For our YouTube debut, we’ve put together a few clips of some recent guests at The Writing Barn. On March 22, Nikki Loftin’s release of her novel Nightingale’s Nest brought […]
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Book talks, signings, and virtual readings from creative director Bethany Hegedus
Posted onIt’s been a busy couple of weeks for Bethany Hegedus, co-owner and creative director here at The Writing Barn. She co-authored a picture book with Arun Gandhi, Grandfather Gandhi, which combines […]
Continue ReadingRejecting Rejection with author Paige Britt
Posted onThis Monday’s Rejecting Rejection with author Paige Britt takes us back to the roots of writing, and reminds us that the product is never as important as the process. “No” […]
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Jeff Crosby’s “Rockabilly Goats Gruff” Release Party
Posted onLast Saturday, the Barn turned to into the Shimmy Shack for the release of Jeff Crosby’s new children’s book, The Rockabilly Goats Gruff! The release turned an overcast weekend afternoon into […]
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Rejecting Rejection with author Nicole Maggi
Posted onFor today’s Rejecting Rejection post, we welcome Nicole Maggi. She shares with us her journey to publication and how a beloved book helped her at her lowest. Surviving the […]
Continue ReadingRejecting Rejection with author Betsy Franco
Posted onWe hope writers look forward to Mondays with us at The Writing Barn. We enjoy sharing them with you. Today novelist, actress, poet, anthologist, mom (to three handsome sons, including […]
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Nikki Loftin Nightingale’s Nest release and after-party at The Writing Barn
Posted onYesterday, author Nikki Loftin launched her latest book, Nightingale’s Nest to a packed crowd of family friends and fans at Austin’s own Book People. Nikki is a rousing presenter and […]
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What My Last Book Taught Me Wednesday with Cynthia Levinson
Posted onNext up in the What My Last Book Taught Me series is children’s author Cynthia Levinson’s story of her critically acclaimed book, “We’ve Got a Job.” She even received praise […]
Continue ReadingAnnouncing Our New YouTube Channel
Posted onWe’re excited to present our latest online project here at The Writing Barn: our very own channel on YouTube. We’re looking to fill this channel with videos from you! With […]
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Rejecting Rejection with Editor Madeline Smoot
Posted onValentine’s Day has once again come and gone, in a whirlwind of chocolate and pink paper-mache hearts. And for those who flew solo this year, no worries. What may seem […]
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