The damp, dewy beginning

Published on August 16, 2010December 29, 2015 by Barbara Samuel

I’m at the beginning of a new book. This is probably my favorite part of writing—every possibility exists. There is a freshness to the material, a scent of dew and dawn filling my work hours. There is always the chance that this time I will have matured enough, learned enough, that I will be able […]

Something to look forward to AFTER Christmas

Published on December 8, 2008December 29, 2015 by Barbara Samuel

The Lost Recipe for Happiness, of course. Only 22 days until arrives on a bookshelf near you. If you haven’t already done so, you can pre-order here. In the coming weeks, there are a couple of things to be looking for. First, the official Barbara O’Neal website will be up and running very soon, replete with […]