A Network of Published and Aspiring Authors
By Barbara Neal Varma // Catchy title, eh? And yet completely untrue. Fake news at its finest. Because this article really has nothing to do with either a million dollars Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // It all started when I reposted a past banner photo across the top of my Facebook page (see below). The pic shows me—or at least Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // So how do writers find their stories? By letting their stories find them. Real-life experiences are the magic beans in creative writing, giving readers something Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Which is exactly how I like Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // Trick or treat! Here’s the trick: Pick a thing, any thing, out of your normal routine and give it a try. The treat? Enhanced creativity. Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // I credit my father for teaching me the 15 Minutes Game. Eager to curb my enthusiasm for the long calls I’d have with my gal Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // Donny Osmond ruined me—or at least my story about crushing on him did. Couple of years ago, my “Desperately Seeking Donny” article went semiviral after Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // I missed doing this column last month because I was on deadline for another writing gig. Several, actually; due dates suddenly popping up like pimples Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // Me: “Heading into work.” Hubby: “Have a good day.” Me: “You, too!” And with that I begin my morning commute: walking from our shared home Continue reading
By Barbara Neal Varma // After retirement last year, I thought, okay, this is it. Time to get in “the show” as they say in baseball and land a story Continue reading