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Lynn Barry
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When I was growing up I created an imaginary village to play in with my sister DeeDee. Now I write it all down and call it a "novel." My first novel, PUDDLES is endorsed on the cover by the best selling author of THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE Andrew Neiderman, AKA the author who has penned the VC Andrews' novels since she passed away.
Birth Place: Syracuse, NY USA
Accomplishments: I earned a degree in Writing Arts/Criminal Justice from SUNY Potsdam, cum laude; worked as a substitute teacher for grades K-12 for two years; as an assistant editor for a weekly newspaper, during which time I wrote a humor column and feature articles; was a group care worker for teens in residential foster care, and tutored the children of migrant farm workers. I volunteered for a year at the Auburn Men's Maximum Security Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY in their inmate-run substance abuse program.I have designed a series of worksheets, "Fun with Fiction" which I have presented to several elementary classes, a creative writer's group, an English class at a community college, and before published authors attending a convention.
I have been married for thirty-five years, have four kids, and seven grandkids.
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Books
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Short Stories
Gutterballs by Lynn Barry
Like bowling for talent......
Driven by Lynn Barry
do I have the guts... ...
Counter by Lynn Barry
at the diner......
Moving....and standing still.... by Lynn Barry
accepting a purchase on a home means someone is moving soon...but nowhere to go...means standing still......
Jumbalaya...a recipe for living??? by Lynn Barry
One day my hubby/chef said he'd made jumbalaya...what is it???...
Dumped... part two by Lynn Barry
The risks are worth it...when reflecting on adopting an older child...
All About Me? by Lynn Barry
Is it really all about me?...
Dumped by Lynn Barry
Adopting an older child...comes with risks......
Negativity is a no no by Lynn Barry
Dwelling in the dark place I call negativity is a no no.
We are called to a positive frame of mind, I believe.
And yet in the best of times, we all succumb to that dark pit of negativity.
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Do you want me? by Lynn Barry
"Do you want me?" she looked up at me with her almost five year old multi-cultural eyes.
"Why, yes, of course." I took a breath and embarked on a mother's love affair with her newly acquired c...
Why I write by Lynn Barry
When I was growing up I created an imaginary village for my sister and I to play in. Some kids have imaginary friends; I had an entire village of them.
I doodled with my finger on my leg. ...
Peeling with Laughter by Lynn Barry
I put a banana peel in my pocket because I could not find a garbage can. And I refused to litter.
A bumblebee flew around me buzzing in my ear. I swatted at the bumblebee and the action caus...
Nudges by Lynn Barry
One day I kept thinking about a certain person and that person would not get out of my mind. I called that person and knew after only a few sentences that the person needed to hear from a friend right...
Flashes in the night by Lynn Barry
Wake up! What? The alarm clock has not been ringing. The sun isn't even up. I don't live on a farm. And why am I so damn hot?
I lie there imagining every bill I have not yet paid. My anxiety ...
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Poetry
Dumb and Dumber by Lynn Barry
It gets worse every day......
Read the label by Lynn Barry
Reading labels is a must......
The Beacon by Lynn Barry
Good food and lots of laughs......
Sleeplessness by Lynn Barry
Sleeplessness...who cares...
Disturbing by Lynn Barry
Judging a person for their portrayal of a fictional character......
Petroleum Jelly by Lynn Barry
singing the praises of petroleum jelly......
Invasion of the snowflake by Lynn Barry
The north and south are having a weather war......
Teeth Tapping by Lynn Barry
Keyboard in my mouth......
My skin is getting thicker by Lynn Barry
Self examination......
Is my face getting smaller by Lynn Barry
Losing weight......
Starting to nay by Lynn Barry
Discovered gluten free oooooats!...
Over the rainbow by Lynn Barry
WOW!...
Saw the thaw by Lynn Barry
January thaw......
Contemplating Candidates by Lynn Barry
Very interesting......
Silent no more by Lynn Barry
Busy-ness silenced me......
Old lady by Lynn Barry
New year same old lady...
Ho ho ha ha by Lynn Barry
Buying Christmas gifts......
Puzzling by Lynn Barry
Jigsaw and otherwise...
A-B-C-D Supportive by Lynn Barry
If only I could draw like Axelson CUZZ Ron......
Pop-a-dop-dop-dop-dop by Lynn Barry
All I want for Xmas......
Come on out by Lynn Barry
FREE SHOW!...
Forty-five minutes of shoveling by Lynn Barry
Thank God I wore leather gloves......
The price of friendship by Lynn Barry
Lonely...buy a friend....
Of Mice and Women by Lynn Barry
Steinbeck and me......
Catch and Release by Lynn Barry
The thrill of the hunt......
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Articles
Embarrassment and genes... by Lynn Barry
Adopted? How do you feel about it?...
The ones that got away... by Lynn Barry
Sometimes the ones you love get away......
Clarifying....and pondering... by Lynn Barry
What is "real"...when it comes to being related?...
Learning to live with it... by Lynn Barry
I'm reconnected with my adopted daughter... and coping okay with her living near birth relations......
She just called to say, "I love you".... by Lynn Barry
After heartache and waiting...my daughter called......
If you dream it...it may happen... by Lynn Barry
Disturbed by my adopted daughter's return to her birth roots...I had a dream......
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News
Washington Post article by Lynn Barry
I was mentioned in the Washington Post this week......
The Queen of Enthusiasm" by Lynn Barry
PublishAmerica, my publishing company is hosting its first convention and I have been asked to be a presenter at the convention. The company has dubbed me, "The Queen of Enthusiasm."...
Sharing my good news... by Lynn Barry
This week my first book, "Puddles" will be re-released and endorsed by the author of "The Devil''s Advocate" Andrew Neiderman....
Talent Spotlight by Lynn Barry
Marc Phoenix honored me by spotlighting me in his newsletter...
" ... A woman whose literary words can move mountains!"
-Marc Phoenix...
Puddles table by Lynn Barry
My sister DeeDee painted a picture of the cover of my book, Puddles, on a table......
Andover writer publishes first novel by Lynn Barry
I worked at a newpaper for several years and there is an article about my novel Puddles getting published in their paper this week....
Andover author publishes first book online by Lynn Barry
I was interviewed about having my first book published and an article was written by Kathryn Ross for the Wellsville Daily Reporter and published in the Monday 11/19/01 edition....
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Links
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| NAVAR
Check out my sons Pat and Ben's (with roadie and sound engineer brother Brad) band NAVAR. They have recently released their fourth CD, SWALLOWED BY THE WOLF. IT ROCKS! You can buy the CD on amazon.com.
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Some foods are not my friends
Blogging about my food intolerances
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Myspace
My myspace
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TC Boyle
If you love to laugh as well as think about important issues, check out the work of one of my favorite authors, TC Boyle.
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Additional information
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| I am in search of an agent to represent my work. I have several novels ready for marketing. |
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Contact
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PO Box 336 Fillmore
NY
14735
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