2016 - Barbara Meyers

White Roses in Winter – Meredith

By Barb Meyers December 29, 2016baby, Uncategorized, Writing

That’s how Meredith thought of her almost-baby—as an angel who had appeared in her life for a short time to deliver a message. Kendra Rose Huddleston, who died before she was born’s message to Meredith was simply, “Stop.”

AJ Tillock + NaNoWriMo

By Barb Meyers December 16, 2016Fantasy, Writing

The series follows Tee Rutledge, a coffee store manager who finds a bag of forbidden coffee beans that cause her to temporarily transform into other entities and as a result of the knowledge she gathers while in those bodies she becomes an unwilling superhero.

The Invasion

By Barb Meyers December 12, 2016humor, Short Stories, Writing

I step outside cautiously, alert for any sign of activity. It’s still dark, but that doesn’t matter. They could attack at any time. They’re always there. Waiting for me. I…

NaNoWriMo: Success and Failure

By Barb Meyers December 7, 2016books, Writing

I had no plan, no outline and no clear concept for this book. But I started writing it anyway because I’m not entirely certain I had any of those components in place when I began writing the first two books.

The Bitter Romance Writer

By Barb Meyers November 28, 2016Romance Novels, Therapy

Why must I always find something to mock about other people's happiness or romantic moments? Am I that uncomfortable with genuine emotion? With love? I write romance novels. I should be applauding these moments, shouldn't I? But instead, I tear them down and pour my caustic words on top of them. A chilling thought is maybe I don't really buy into what I'm trying to sell.

Thursday Morning Musings: What Do We Tell Our Daughters Now?

By Barb Meyers November 10, 2016daughters, Politics2 Comments

that’s what I’d tell my daughter. Look at Donald Trump. If he can do it, you can too. Never stop believing in yourself and what you have to offer.

Inspirational Women: Teaching at International Schools

By Barb Meyers November 2, 2016Romance Novels

My friend Taura and I met when we both worked at Starbucks. Taura saved her money to travel. She'd already lived in Australia and was back in the states finishing…

Sunday Morning Musings: Because She’s a Woman

By Barb Meyers October 23, 2016Uncategorized

I have heard numerous women say they are voting for Hillary Clinton because she’s a woman. They somehow seem to think that if Hillary makes it to the White House…

Sunday Morning Musings: My Political Week in Review

By Barb Meyers October 16, 2016Uncategorized

Sunday: I am trying to watch the 2nd presidential debate in town hall format. I did not watch the first one except for about the first 20 minutes. Cringe-worthy television…