Category Archives: book reviews

The Liebster Award. You can thank Tom Stronach.

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Yesterday, Tom Stronach, who I have never met in person, and certainly never bribed, at least not with money, nominated me for the Liebster award.  It’s sort of a blogging award. However, if you head over to his site, it’s … Continue reading →

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Do you like it hot?

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I do, and I’m not referring to my book, Is It Spicy? — which you can purchase for $.99 on Amazon.  (No, it’s not erotica, it’s totally PG!)  I’m talking about cooking with spices. A year or so ago I … Continue reading →

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Evolution.

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Remember, I’m a late-comer to romance in all it’s genres and sub-genres.  Before 2007, all I’d read were the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott – all of which I categorize in my mind under the term Classics. … Continue reading →

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To quote Tom Stronach… Is it me? Why I didn’t like The Help.

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Julia Barrett

It’s 4:15 a.m. as I write this. Once again my OCD-ish cat has kept me awake. While I’m tossing and turning and he’s banging repeatedly on what he’s decided is his official nighttime  banging door, I’m trying to put my … Continue reading →

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Still FREE, Still editing.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Julia Barrett

When I edit… I edit.  There’s no stopping.  I actually picked up supper tonight.  Don’t usually do that.  Plus Jake and I went for a two hour hike late this afternoon – until after sunset.  It was sweet!  And he’s … Continue reading →

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