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I am, like, green with envy. M.H. Mead.

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Julia Barrett

Anyone who accuses indie authors of spitting out word vomit should read Taking the Highway, by M.H. Mead.  The book sure puts the lie to that claim! Schooled! (Yeah, if I could only spit out such prose… Damn I am one … Continue reading →

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Watch out! Here comes another Ranty McRant.

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Julia Barrett

I keep reading complaints around the blogosphere about indie authors spewing word vomit instead of writing good books.  I fear I must object. Even the icons heard the same criticism. Lawrence Ferlinghetti believed art should be accessible to all people, … Continue reading →

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Fame.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Julia Barrett

I suspect you want it.  Most authors do.  Who doesn’t want to be the next big thing? I realized a long time ago I would never write the great American novel.  I lowered my expectations and did away with my … Continue reading →

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The Next Big Thing!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I normally don’t participate in this stuff, but a dear friend, Sandra Cox, an author who has stuck with me since the day I signed my very first contract, tagged me, so here I go.  (Quick answers!) The Next Big … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Restart Button.

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Whenever I’ve been gone for an intense few days… and it’s always intense… I have to recharge before I can write again.  Even posting is difficult. So while I’m plugged in here’s some interesting stuff– I read this book in … Continue reading →

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