Camille Barnes

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Camille Barnes is a Louisiana-born artist and storyteller who brings the same care and attention to her writing as she does to her hand-painted works of art. With a lifelong passion for uncovering hidden stories—whether in her family, her surroundings, or the everyday moments that often go unnoticed—she weaves memory, reflection, and emotion into every page. Camille’s work celebrates resilience, creativity, and the beauty found in both light and shadow, inviting readers to see the world with curiosity, heart, and a touch of wonder.

Why I wrote: A Long and Winding Road A Journey Through Adoption, Secrets & Lies

I never set out to write a memoir. For years, I simply told my story in pieces, the way you do when conversation drifts into deeper water. Sometimes it happened unexpectedly—over coffee, in waiting rooms, or during long talks that stretched late into the evening. Each time, someone would look at me with a kind of certainty and say, You know, you ought to write this down. Some even said it should b Read more of this blog post »
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Published on January 23, 2026 11:52 Tags: memoir, true-story
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Leanne, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your story is tender, honest, and profoundly moving. It touched my heart in a very personal way—my mother lost both my brother and my sister while they were still young, and I recognized the same aching journe ...more
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I loved this children’s book. It’s truly unique—the illustrations are captivating, and the story is both educational for children and enjoyable for adults. This is not your same old run-of-the-mill “C is for cat, D is for dog” book. I’m really lookin ...more
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I loved this book. It takes real courage to open yourself up and honestly express your failures and faults. Healing from addiction involves so much fighting and struggle—it’s truly a spiritual, soul-deep kind of warfare. I know this family has endure ...more
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