Author Archives: Barbara McDowell

Beauty of A Woman BlogFest: Beautiful Things Blossom from Cocoons

In 2010, I lost 48 pounds.  By the end of 2012, I gained it all back.  Along the way, I lost myself. It would be easy to write off my journey as pathetic, to state that I lack real commitment … Continue reading

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Commitments, Community of Writing and ROW80 Check-In

Sisters in Crime “Dead of Winter” Event at Loganberry Books – Love that wall of books. On Saturday, I attended the local Sisters in Crime (SinC) chapter’s “Dead of Winter” event.  Fans and writers alike joined in the discussion with … Continue reading

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