The Red Bud Iowa Series
About Barbara
I have been seriously writing romance novels for over twenty-five years but it took me a while to get serious about publishing them. Now I am the ahem, bestselling [<–see what I did there? 
] author of several romance novels.
Contemplating Widowhood
Contemplating Widowhood A few months ago, my husband got sick. We don’t know with what, and although he was never tested, we suspect it was some strain of Covid. Three…
The Light
I was raised by frugal parents who were always concerned about the bills. How much water we used, i.e., you’re taking too long in the shower. We had to clean…
Sunday Morning Musings: But For The Grace of God
Sunday Morning Musings: But For The Grace of God It’s a mix of anticipation and dread I experience as I plan to visit my friend Katie* for the second time…
I-don’t-care-itis: Death of a small town
I-don’t-care-itis: Death of a small town. As part owner of an aging home in a small town, I’m interested in its upkeep as well as the surrounding neighborhood. On a…
I did the best I could.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 I dread looking at my email in case the review sites I requested reviews from for Animal have posted reviews. Although my two beta readers loved…
Flowers for her Granddaughter
Flowers for her Granddaughter For her birthday, my friend Katie* wanted to send her granddaughter flowers and asked for my help, which I’m happy to give because Katie is somewhat…