Today is National Writing Day, so as a writer and published author I thought I would share some of the reasons I write with you. As an avid reader myself, I am always curious about the person behind the narrative's I read. So here goes: I write because I enjoy...
Firstly, a huge thank you to all my followers, subscribers and readers for reading, commenting, liking and dropping by my blog and website over the last fifteen years. It is quite the milestone and I am extremely grateful to everyone of you. Writing is a lonely task,...
Although, I've missed this celebratory day by nearly a week, it is still nice to think that we writers have our own day. You can visit the website for all the details. As you would have seen from my Tuesday blog post, I have been lucky enough recently to talk about my...
I was pleased in chat with Cindy DeJager of Opal Publishing about one of my articles in the Opal Writers Magazine. https://anchor.fm/opal-magazine/episodes/COFFEE-and-CONVERSATION-with-Mandy-Eve-Barnett-on-INVEST-IN-YOUR-WRITING-e1k3fdl As I relay in the article, as...
As writers we want to produce the very best story for our readers. Although, we would like to spend all our time writing, there are many other demands on our time. Family commitments, work, chores and more, in fact just life! To improve our writing skill, however, we...
Hop on over to see my interview with Simon Rose today. An interview with Mandy Eve-Barnett Mandy Eve-Barnett is a multi-genre author writing children’s, YA, and adult books full of adventure and surprising twists in plot and genre. Her passion for writing emerged...
1. How did you meet? We met in 2007 on an online writing group where you share short stories, poetry and life experiences. We became fast friends. 2. When did you begin...
At the beginning of every year, we decide on what goals we want to achieve. Sometimes we are successful, sometimes not, but it is the thrill of a new year that engages us in this ritual. I make a goal board to help my focus and motivation. It is not just for my...
I had two books delivered, to add to the never ending TBR pile 10 Days in January by Elenor Decker, which was the result of a competition entry and Eat with Us by Gina Cianfarani & Nancy Castro. I have already read 10 Days in December by Eleanor. It is an...