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With 20 years of corporate America experience under my belt, I've taken creative license in parlaying many of my ivory-tower experiences into three novels...not that there's anything that corporate America doesn't want you to know about... ;-)

 Barb McClatchy
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Having worked in corporate America for nearly 20 years, I am continually inspired by the dichotomy between corporate America's short-term focus on meeting Wall Street expectations and their well-meaning employees who try to find purpose in the daily grind. I began my studies at Penn State as an English major, and have now combined my passion for writing with the invaluable insight that the Ivory Towers have provided.

For my recently published work, When I Fall, I was particularly inspired by the window washers who would frequently rapel past my ivory-tower window. We'd exchange looks, and I'd wonder if he thought if those on the inside of the building were any better off. And thus, When I Fall was born.

A pharmaceutical thriller set in the City of Brotherly Love, When I Fall also subtly examines the differences between the haves and the have-nots—in this case, the corporate robot in the Ivory Tower and the unassuming window washer who rappels down the building to provide him a clear view of the river. Somehow, though, our window washer, Mel Hawthorne, manages to find common ground regardless of social status wherever he goes. As Mel's sidekick, Liam, acknowledges, "My friend here is the most grounded person I know, considering he makes a living out of not being on the ground at all."



Birth Place: Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Accomplishments: Communications, The Pennsylvania State University.
20 years of healthcare experience managing client relationships, profit and loss centers, and general corporate nonsense.
     

Buy your Autographed copy today! >> When I Fall $14.95

Books

When I Fall by Barb McClatchy
With a unique view into corporate America and a squeegee in hand to crystalize it, one window washer sees the unthinkable 30 stories up......
  

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Short Stories

The Secret Life of Willie Character
 by Barb McClatchy
Be true to yourself, and all else will fall into place......


It All Started with the Dog Poo
 by Barb McClatchy
If Nothing Else, at Least Family Provides Good Fodder for the Holidays......


The Green-Haired Teacher
 by Barb McClatchy
The Ultimate Lesson in Humor, Love and Dignity...


Interview with a Window Washer
 by Barb McClatchy
Don''t underestimate anybody......


Cardboard Watches and Other Important Life Lessons
 by Barb McClatchy
Find humor in everything!...


The Habitrail Syndrome
 by Barb McClatchy
Unanswered questions and dark secrets lurk within the corridors of the Ivory Towers, even for hamsters....


Yabadabadoo!
 by Barb McClatchy
Make the everyday routine funny......



Poetry

The Insidious Intruder
 by Barb McClatchy
Inspiration for living with chronic illness...


Anne's Gift
 by Barb McClatchy
Inspiration through Osmosis...


The Daily Grind
 by Barb McClatchy



Articles

I'm not stupid, drunk or klutzy
 by Barb McClatchy
An explanation of often misunderstood symptoms of Meniere''s Disease...


Suspense that Inspires
 by Barb McClatchy
When a mystery/suspense novel leaves you thinking about the characters--and your own character--for some time after you''ve turned the last page, it''s worth talking about....



News

It’s Raining Window Washers!
 by Barb McClatchy
The world is a better place because of window washer Mel Hawthorne. Should he be cloned?...


Page One or Bust!
 by Barb McClatchy
Does page one of a book determine whether or not you continue your precious investment of time in it?...


When I Fall Gains Traction in Unlikely Places
 by Barb McClatchy
A story about the dichotomy between Corporate America''s short-term expectations and a regular Joe''s search for meaning in the daily grind, the book surprisingly gains traction within the music commu...


Links

WHEN I FALL by Barb McClatchy
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Amazon
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Infinity Publishing
Orders of five or more through the publisher's website receive a 40% discount, and free shipping for 20 or more books!


Additional information

I have penned three novels, one of which is available for purchase through Amazon and other online bookstores. I am working on bringing my latest novel, "Between the Lines," to market.

 
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Philadelphia   PA     US
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