Barry Harden

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Barry Harden is the author of a memoir, five novels, two books of poetry and a collection of short stories in the genres of political thriller, satire, Gothic fantasy poetry, and allegorical short stories. An animal rights, environmental protection, and civil rights proponent, he often injects his affinity for such in his writings.

Some of Mr. Harden’s poetry can be viewed in video format on YouTube: Dark Gothic Poetry and Stories.

Born in North Harrow, London, he has been living in the south of France for over two decades and hosts a sanctuary for wayward cats. He is an avid enthusiast of Black jazz and blues from the 1920s and 30s.

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Ada & Eddie: A Novel

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Amanita Virosa: The Destroy...

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The Boy Who Lost His Head

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Between Caligula's Toes

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An Old Bottle of Pills

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POEMS TO STEAL YOUR DREAMS

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“Words can be like gems or sticks. A coalition of words can become a diamond necklace or a broken picket fence, whichever way one wishes to use them, and as such, I use them for my works of fiction and poetry. Dark fantasy can be alluring but dark reality is sometimes unavoidable and can cascade one's imagination deep into the hollowed skulls that litter the subsoil beneath our feet, to be returned once again to the world in the voice of a poet.”
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