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My hometown:: Sikeston Missouri

My books:: My name is Barbara Watkins and I'm from Southeast Missouri. I have two books, 'Behind the Red Door' (a supernatural thriller) ISBN# 1413788386 and 'Thorns of an Innocent Soul' ISBN# 1424107849 (a psychological thriller) I'm just one of several million struggling writer's out there. But, I've found by joining groups like this you can really learn your craft.

Website:: http://www.barbarawatkins.net

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Please check out my revamped Web site

Please check out my revamped Web site and let me know what you think. I do hope you enjoy yourself while you're there. I've added a few new links, or I should say my niece added some new links and changed the layaout. She has done quite a few Web sites and I love her work. Her link is at the bottom of my site if you're interested in seeing some of her other work. http://www.barbarawatkins.net

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'Deadly Addiction' is in Skyline Review!!!!!!!!!!!

Skyline Review is available on amazon, barnes&noble and Skyline Review website.

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Holiday Memories

Ahhhh, I love this time of year! Trimming the Christmas tree, hanging lights and the smell of pies cooking in my mothers kitchen brings back many fond memories. My mother would go through many boxes of ornaments that she'd saved over the years reminiscing over all of them. She would strategically place all of hers in just the perfect spot. Our tree resembled the one that sat in the Macy's window display other than, it didn't have our trees special touch including, but not limited to popcorn stri… Continue

Posted on December 10th, 2007 at 2:34am — 1 Comment (Add)

Our Holiday Halloween

Our Halloween trick-or-treat customs actually descended from a belief that the family dead would bring gifts or so called goodies to the children upon their temporary return from the other side. If you stop to think about that, it makes quite a bit of sense. Gifts, food and sweets are still a standard method today when it comes to attracting our children to other holidays such as, Christmas and Easter.

Our celebration of Halloween rituals are relics of the pagan, or what was known as A…

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Horror Classic or Slasher?

As a small child one of the first emotions we express is fear. Fear of the dark, afraid to look under our bed, and fear of the unknown is not only terrifying but exhilarating. The horror movies of today have evolved in that earlier horror flicks contained much less blood and gore. One of the classics, 'House on Haunted Hill' starring Vincent Price debuted in 1959 and terrified audiences without showing any gory details. Instead, the director played on our fear and let the audience use their own… Continue

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At 5:27am on July 11th, 2008, Donald James Parker said…: Thanks again for the nice note!
God bless
Don

At 12:05pm on April 17th, 2008, Donald James Parker said…: Thanks for accepting my invitation and for checking out my book! Take care!
Don

At 10:56am on April 11th, 2008, Brian L Porter said…: Hi Barbara,

Wow, have you got your copy of A Study in Red already? That was quick. I see you have it listed on your shelf at Shelfari. I do hope you enjoy it.

Best regards

Brian

At 6:46am on April 8th, 2008, Brian L Porter said…: Hi Barbara,

Thanks for the promised vote. I'll let you know the link when voting opens. I'm very grateful and appreciative of your support.

Thanks again

Brian

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At 11:48pm on December 31st, 2007, Marlive Harris said…: Barbara, thank you for connecting with me here. Happy New Year to you and yours!

At 9:12pm on December 31st, 2007, Shelagh Watkins said…: Myspace Glitter Graphics

I hope 2008 is a good year for you!

At 8:47am on December 9th, 2007, Michael "Bart" Mathews said…: Barbara,

The struggle is worth the prize once one has become published. My first book is currently in the hands of the publisher and I am working on my second.

We all will leave are familys, friends, and the general public at large our own contributions to the world of reading in hopes of making a little bit of a difference in someone`s life.( at least I hope so :).

Keep on writting,

Michael

At 3:30am on November 27th, 2007, Jess Parker said…: Hi Barbara. Thanks for the nice comments. I'm buried with another book. Hope all is good with you.