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The best part.

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Oh crap, what is the best part?  I got nuthin’.  To be honest, I’ve been writing so much today I have no space left in my brain.  I feel like River Tam on Firefly. Let’s see – we had some … Continue reading →

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Exclusivity – Who Needs It?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Jacqueline George is my guest today.  I’m always interested in what an author has to say about the world of publishing.  She’s also involved in a book distribution venture:  Yellow Silk Dreams. “You do not have to be in the … Continue reading →

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Are Talent and Proficiency the Same Thing?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Julia Barrett

In his book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell discusses the 10,000 hour rule.  He says anyone can become an expert in any given field with 10,000 hours of practice.  So, therefore, according this rule, I can, through hard work and dedication, become … Continue reading →

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I got quoted…wowza!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Author Amarinda Jones quoted me! Me! Can’t believe it!  Amarinda is multi-published.  She’s well-known, outspoken – never minces words or pulls punches, and writes some major hot romance.  She’s been around longer than me, but she was the very first … Continue reading →

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Anny Cook is my guest today!

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Julia Barrett

Anny is an author of erotic fantasy.  She just contracted for Book Six of her Mystic Valley Series, Blue Paradise.  We recently had the most interesting discussion… Let’s talk fantasy. What attracts you to the genre? I believe the thing … Continue reading →

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