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Rambling thoughts on writing contests

Posted August 21 2022 by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett

Off and on I post to OneTypedPage.com and that’s what the following is from. A friend there asked about writing contests and I offered my thoughts. What are your thoughts about contests?

How the pandemic has affected book sales

Posted April 26 2021 by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett

Jane Friedman reports on how the pandemic has affected book sales. Ebook sales are up, for one. Read it here. She also has a weekly newsletter that’s a good one to subscribe to. I always find useful information.

On Write About Now podcast with Jonathan Small

Posted April 24 2021 by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett

It’s always kind of dicey, the self-promotion that accompanies the publication of a new book, but you gotta do it.

Here’s my first interview with podcast host Jonathan Small on Write About Now. We talk about Palm Springs Noir, but mostly we talk about writing. Check out his other episodes, too. He’s a great interviewer and great person.

Writing in Place: Stories from the Pandemic–just published!

Posted November 22 2020 by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett

I’m happy to announce the publication of the first anthology released by Mars Street Press. It’s a literary journal with stories and essays by my private workshop students and me. Everyone worked so hard to make this book happen. It’s dedicated to my father-in-law, Richard Dale Barrett, who died from COVID-19 in July. My son Travis created the fantastic cover and did the layout. My student, Amelia Dellos, titled it (and took the photo below right). If you’re looking for a book to read, or are shopping for the readers on your gift list, or just want to read more about the book, please click here.
Writing in Place: Stories from the Pandemic

Palm Springs Noir, an anthology published by Akashic Books, edited by Barbara, also features her short story “The Water Holds You Still.” Order anywhere you buy books.
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—T. Jefferson Parker

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—Jodi Picoult

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—Gayle Brandeis