Barbara James's Blog, page 6
September 6, 2017
My essay on "Time and Place" in Novels
The New York City Chapter of the Romance Writers Association just published my essay.
Here is an excerpt:
Our stories are universal in that they address our need for human connection. Time and place, I believe, contextualize our stories in ways that help us reach our readers who find the time and place of our novels appealing. But time and place is also about the author, who writes about the times and periods which interest them the most, whether because they have lived it, or they have fantasized about it. Perhaps time and place is about creating an alternative reality where no one lives but where the human condition matters as well.
Although I read genres from a myriad of times and places, from the historical to the contemporary, I write exclusively in the contemporary, because I am interested in the human condition as experienced by people in the world of today.
Here is an excerpt:
Our stories are universal in that they address our need for human connection. Time and place, I believe, contextualize our stories in ways that help us reach our readers who find the time and place of our novels appealing. But time and place is also about the author, who writes about the times and periods which interest them the most, whether because they have lived it, or they have fantasized about it. Perhaps time and place is about creating an alternative reality where no one lives but where the human condition matters as well.
Although I read genres from a myriad of times and places, from the historical to the contemporary, I write exclusively in the contemporary, because I am interested in the human condition as experienced by people in the world of today.
August 27, 2017
August 26, 2017
August 22, 2017
Pinterest board: Starting Over: Rick
The Pinterest board for Starting Over: Rick is now up and available for you to look at!
As I was writing, I searched the web for inspiration, because imagery to me is important for envisioning a scene.
Feel free to review them as you read the book!
https://www.pinterest.com/pioneervall...
As I was writing, I searched the web for inspiration, because imagery to me is important for envisioning a scene.
Feel free to review them as you read the book!
https://www.pinterest.com/pioneervall...
August 19, 2017
August 8, 2017
Welcome to my new author's page!
Hi, everyone,
I have been participating on Goodreads as a reader and user for the past few months.
When I began, I spoke of my inspiration to become a writer.
Well, that day has come, just this week! I am excited to announce that my first release is available on Amazon, in print and digital form.
It is a sweet and sensuous closed door romance of the "low angst type".
Starting Over: Rick
I hope you are as excited to read as I was excited to write!
Regards,
Barbara.
I have been participating on Goodreads as a reader and user for the past few months.
When I began, I spoke of my inspiration to become a writer.
Well, that day has come, just this week! I am excited to announce that my first release is available on Amazon, in print and digital form.
It is a sweet and sensuous closed door romance of the "low angst type".
Starting Over: Rick
I hope you are as excited to read as I was excited to write!
Regards,
Barbara.
