How long have you been writing? I have been writing since 1987. I started as a journalist, went to college in my 40s, and continued to write after that. My first book, “A River of Stones” was published in 2002. You write in multiple genres – do you start with the...
What promoted you to republish these two books? When I unpublished these books, it was because I was embarrassed of the quality. But when I looked through them again, I realized my embarrassment had nothing to do with the quality of my work. It had to do with the fact...
Until 31st July you can grab many of my books from Smashwords at a sale price. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/mevebarnett As you well know I write in multiple genres, so how do you choose which one to read? There are several options on where you can research...
It is always exciting, as an author, to announce a book launch, an event or a new narrative idea. Today, I can elude to upcoming changes to my current novels. There will be a new cover for Life in Slake Patch - watch this space for the reveal or subscribe to my...
I'm putting out a call to all book clubs. Would you like me to join you virtually? I have a wide range of novels that I would be happy to discuss - romance, speculative fiction, steampunk, mystery, fantasy. Ask me how I came up with the concept, where my characters...
Why did you choose to write mysteries? I enjoy the puzzle-like challenge that comes with writing a mystery. My stories are actually more character-driven than plot-driven, though, so as much as I enjoy the challenge of writing a mystery, I also have fun exploring...
Yesterday was Women's Fiction Day. As a woman who reads a wide variety of genres, I hope this 'day' is inclusive to all genres not just 'romance'. It is quite a generalization and one that should be regarded with a pinch of salt. Of course, we all love to read an...
What attracted you to write Fantasy/Sci-fi? Did you choose it or the other way around? I’ve always had a soft spot for Fantasy and Sci-fi, because that’s what I grew up reading, for the most part. I still read a little bit of almost everything, but these two genres...
You have no doubt seen numerous authors sharing their books all across social media sites and readings from favorite books recorded for children in the last few weeks of social distancing. This sharing is the writing communities way of bringing some comfort to...