Susan Johnston Taylor’s collection of poems, Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures, is set to release on March 28, 2023! Congratulations, Susan! She took the time to […]
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Category: Books
Book Review: Hooker Avenue by Jodé Millman
Posted onBy WB Intern Arub Butt Summary: HOOKER AVENUE is the second book in the Queen City Crimes series which sees the return of attorney Jessie Martin in upstate New York’s […]
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Developing Characters Through Character Sheets
Posted onBy Senior Intern Katarina Rodriguez Let’s talk about characters! They can make or break a story. If you’re a creative writer who appreciates detail and would like to learn a […]
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Success Story Interview with Annette Murray
Posted onA round of applause for author and Writing Barn success story Annette Murray! She is gearing up for the release of her new picture book, ABC, What Do You See? […]
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Book Review: THE PRINCE by Dinitia Smith
Posted onBy Writing Barn Intern Arub Butt Summary (courtesy of Simon & Schuster): A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans of Sally Rooney and Kate Atkinson. From their […]
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What Are We Reading?
Posted onIf you’ve been searching for your next read, look no further! The team at the Writing Barn share what they’re currently reading to inspire your next bookstore trip. Play It […]
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Cover Reveal for UP AND ADAM by Author Debbie Zapata
Posted onFriend of the Writing Barn Debbie Zapata’s debut picture book UP AND ADAM is coming out in May of 2022 (congratulations, Debbie)! She took the time to tell us more […]
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Hispanic Heritage Month is Here!
Posted onBy: Writing Barn Intern Katarina Rodriguez For Hispanic Heritage Month, The Writing Barn would love to give a huge shout out to the Texas Book Festival on their new SCP […]
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Writing About Mental Health: Creating Relevant Literature for Kids and Teens
Posted onMental illness touches all families. It is often invisible but is one of the most frequent disabilities affecting children—one in six at any one moment. But mental illness remains shrouded in shame, isolation, and silence. Why?
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Picture Books and Short Reads for Adults
Posted onWith the intensity of the past year, very few of us have the extra time or even the wherewithal to sit down and read a novel. This is why we at the Barn want to suggest books which are both achievable and fulfilling reads.
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