Category Archives: science fiction

I got bupkis.

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Bupkis, a colorful Yiddish expression meaning – “I got nuthin’, nuthin’ of value, significance or substance. Here’s what I’m doing tonight, eating popcorn and drinking a beer while watching Predators (with Adrien Brody – it’s kinda hoaky but the original … Continue reading →

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Birthday Bash… Mine! I’m giving away bookish gifts!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Julia Barrett

My birthday is Friday the 13th.  Yay!  Here’s the story of my birth – I was born on a Friday the 13th at 11:55 p.m.  The doctor said to my mother, “If you’re superstitious, I can write the time as … Continue reading →

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Some Alone Time… with Covers.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Julia Barrett

We all need it, right?  A little time on our own?  I’ve got five days while hubby’s off in the wilds of Montana, so I plan to get some work done. My contemporary romantic comedy all about food and fun, … Continue reading →

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Romantic Comedy, a cool book trailer, and A Game of Thrones – Does it get any better than this?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Julia Barrett

A friend of mine, JW Manus, has updated and re-released a romantic comedy – Suite Assumptions.  This is one fun read, and I’m not just sayin’ that because I’ve already read it. It’s a steal at $1.99! On her first … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s a good night to…

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Sleep?  Dream?  Imagine new stories?  Take inspiration from the immortal bard?  The pen is a long arm from the grave. I’m not the greatest fan of William Shakespeare, but he or possibly she wrote two soliloquies I’m very fond of. … Continue reading →

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