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How to write a novella in a series
Had the opportunity this week to garner some fantastic feedback on the novella I’m writing. It’s not often an author gets critical...
Sandra Barret
Jul 2, 20212 min read
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How much of my character’s coolness reflects personal wish fulfillment
Okay bear with me for a bit of navel-gazing. I’ve been thinking about my characters and where they reflect parts of me as I am, as I wish...
Sandra Barret
Jun 11, 20212 min read
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Gideon the Ninth – so much to love and a sequel is already out!
I finished my reread of Gideon the Ninth, and second time around, I love it even more. This is the first book in the Locked Tomb trilogy...
Sandra Barret
Jun 5, 20212 min read
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Why Author readings scare me and ways I overcame that
As a reader, I’ve attended multiple author readings over the years, sometimes in bookstores, frequently at conventions, or this past...
Sandra Barret
May 28, 20213 min read
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I’m doing a reading on Saturday!
As part of the GCLS awards preparation, I’ll be doing a reading from my finalist book, Eye of the Damned, this Saturday, May 22, at 11am...
Sandra Barret
May 17, 20211 min read
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Writing Urban Fantasy is a blast!
This is my first foray into urban fantasy and I’m really enjoying it. I’m working on a novella that is set in Salem, Massachusetts. You...
Sandra Barret
Apr 17, 20211 min read
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What helps and hurts the writing effort
I confess it’s been a long few years between books. Other than raising two teens to adults in the gaps, we’ve also had some serious...
Sandra Barret
Mar 7, 20212 min read
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Final proofreading of Eye of the Damned
Just finished the final read-through of Eye of the Damned and am finally realizing this is going to happen! For those who’ve been...
Sandra Barret
Jan 26, 20201 min read
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Just finished Matriarch
Finished up Matriarch by Karen Traviss. As always, a great read. What’s not to love about a kick-butt female ex cop sent on an...
Sandra Barret
Aug 3, 20141 min read
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New SF Story Published in Spread the Love Antholgy
I’ve had a great experience getting Touch of the Traakyn published in the Spread the Love anthology from Ylva Publishing. From story...
Sandra Barret
Feb 16, 20141 min read
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My Schedule at Arisia
I’ll be heading into Boston tomorrow for the Arisia convention. I hope to meet up with a few of you while I’m there, so here’s the events...
Sandra Barret
Jan 17, 20142 min read
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Writing Wednesday Update
Just starting a short story this week. It’s for an interesting anthology on archaeology stories with a woman of color as the lead...
Sandra Barret
Jan 15, 20142 min read
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A Little Late, but Setting Some Writing Goals
So I’m a week late on the goal setting for ROW80, but better late than never! I read an article last week where a writer talked about his...
Sandra Barret
Jan 12, 20141 min read
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This and That Thursday – Books From My TBR Pile
Playing along this week with Terri Bruce’s blog meme, here are the latest two additions to my to-be-read pile. First off, I trolled...
Sandra Barret
Jan 2, 20141 min read
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2013 Year in Review
Like every year, this one had its ups and downs. But since I’m in a PollyAnna mood, I’ll pick out the good highlights! Blood of a...
Sandra Barret
Dec 31, 20131 min read
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Recommendation: Ascension
Read this book a few weeks back and thought it was an enjoyable science fiction story with strong black woman as the lead character. ...
Sandra Barret
Dec 30, 20131 min read
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The Books are Here!
Yes I now have in my hot little hands, the print versions of Face of the Enemy and Blood of a Traitor. I think they make a nice pair,...
Sandra Barret
Dec 18, 20131 min read
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The time of year for the Trans-Siberian Orcestra.
This time of year, I fall in love again with the music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra This year though, I am finally going to listen to...
Sandra Barret
Dec 4, 20131 min read
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If Kay had a Wishlist…
So, it being after Thanksgiving and time to gear up for the inevitable holiday wish lists, I thought it might be worthwhile creating one...
Sandra Barret
Dec 2, 20131 min read
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Tackling the WIP With Renewed Purpose
Thanks to the #ROW80 blog reminders, I thought I’d check in with what I’ve been up to this week. A gentle nudge reminded me my latest...
Sandra Barret
Dec 1, 20131 min read
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