Category Archives: Scottish Highlanders

It always starts with a warning.

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Sron Uladal on the Isle of Harris in Scotland. Yes, I’ve climbed it. Well, to be precise, my husband climbed it. I skipped the last half mile and instead opted to make the eight mile trek back to the van … Continue reading →

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From my Scottish friend, Mrs. Nigel – The Whys of Men

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Julia Barrett

The Why’s of Men1. WHY DO MEN BECOME SMARTER DURING SEX? (because they are plugged into a genius) ———————————————– 2. WHY DON’T WOMEN BLINK DURING SEX? (they don’t have enough time) ———————————————– 3. WHY DOES IT TAKE 1 MILLION SPERM … Continue reading →

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Hubby says I need to engender controversy…

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Julia Barrett

So here goes.  Because as you all know, like a good little wifey, I always do what hubby says.  The truth is, I’m an opinionated biatch, but until you get to know me, I keep my opinions to myself.  So … Continue reading →

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How do you weight your characters?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Who weighs more?  Your hero or your heroine? Whose story do you emphasize? In my humble opinion, a story is almost always weighted one way or another.  Either the bulk of screen time (and inner conflict) falls upon the slender … Continue reading →

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Announcements…

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Delilah Hunt’s new book is out – Tempting Mr. Parker.  Here’s a blurb and buy link:  Evernight Publishing Thirty-nine year old CEO and architect Caden Parker is in love with Shakara James. For years he’s kept his attraction to the … Continue reading →

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