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Barron Darby

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Barron Darby writes and produces audiobooks and ebooks under the Books By Barron imprint, across four lines.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? is a documentary series about what happens to people after the cameras leave. Child stars, sitcom actors, soap opera stars, one-hit wonders, MTV VJs, reality television, and professional athletes across football, basketball, soccer, wrestling and boxing. Each episode is a long-form narrated investigation built from public sources and researched current to the week it is released, and each one ends in the same place: what the money did, who was left holding it, and who paid for the after.

LOVE STORIES takes one marriage at a time and tells it properly. Barack and Michelle Obama, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Gordon and T
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What Happens After the Cameras Leave

Most of what we know about famous people is the highlight reel. The goal, the knockout, the number one record, the show that ran nine seasons. All of it is on video and you can watch it any time you like.

What you cannot watch is the fifty years afterward.

That is the part I write about. Where Are They Now? goes looking for the chapter with no cameras in it, the one where somebody who was the best i Read more of this blog post »
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Published on September 06, 2026 09:29 • Tags: audiobooks, books-by-barron, nonfiction, suspense, where-are-they-now
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“That was the shape of it, and it had taken her four hours to see it, and the shape was wrong.”
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“There is a particular kind of intimacy that only television built.”
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Barron Darby Frank wrote: "Between the two groups i have around 200 writers on board, but most are fairly quiet."

I see what you mean now, Frank—you’re trying to get people talking to one another, beyond announcing their newest books. Two hundred writers is a room full of stories, even if the conversation needs a little coaxing.


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Frank Garff The member writers keep the focus on their books,, (their newest books)

i need a co-mod to socialize, schmooze, flirt, etc.
i had one, but she decided she didn't like sharing the 'mod' chair with four other people and she started ejecting other mods...

We eliminated her, but she took most of the 'social' and outgoing members with her and she created a 'clone' site and they play word games...

most of the ones who went with her are writers...
she ignores the bots and troll attacks (she is a writer, too.) she's a technically good writer, but she lacks imagination.
She's heavy on ego, light on creativity.

she is the mod with the 'lifestyle' experience, and i need at least one co-mod with that.

Between the two groups i have around 200 writers on board, but most are fairly quiet.


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Barron Darby Frank wrote: "Thanks for the vote of Friendship😁

i am sending you invitations to the groups (3)
Two you will want to introduce yourself and put your books on the bookshelf.
tell us about the genre you cover an..."


Curiosity A Suspense Thriller by Barron Darby Thanks, Frank! I appreciate you reaching out and sending the invitations. I'll definitely check out the groups and introduce myself. I've been having a good time connecting with people here on Goodreads. I write mostly erotic thrillers with a mix of romance, crime, and suspense. I've got quite a few books out already, and I'm working on more, including audiobooks. It's been an interesting journey, and I'm always happy to meet people who share a love for books. Thanks again for looking out!


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Frank Garff Thanks for the vote of Friendship😁

i am sending you invitations to the groups (3)
Two you will want to introduce yourself and put your books on the bookshelf.
tell us about the genre you cover and what you have planned for the future.


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