Barbara Watkins
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Hollowing Screams
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2011
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Thorns of an Innocent Soul
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2013
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Thorns of an Innocent Soul: Novella
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2005
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Nightmares & Daydreams
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2009
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Behind the Red Door
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2005
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Awaken Spirit
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2012
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Mortal Abomination
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2010
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Katie Girl's Dream
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American Sign Language for Beginners: 4-Week Comprehensive ASL Guide to Learn Sign Language. Basic Signs, Expressions & Simple Techniques for Everyday Communication
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Badarpur herria
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“As a writer, I will go down any dark alley, inch my way through the tightest crawl space, and feed on your every fear. I will take your sense of calm and tear it to shreds. - Horror Author Barbara Watkins”
― Hollowing Screams
― Hollowing Screams
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“As a writer, I will go down any dark alley, inch my way through the tightest crawl space, and feed on your every fear. I will take your sense of calm and tear it to shreds. - Horror Author Barbara Watkins”
― Hollowing Screams
― Hollowing Screams
“When God Created Mothers"
When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said. "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said. "Six pairs of hands.... no way."
It's not the hands that are causing me problems," God remarked, "it's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have."
That's on the standard model?" asked the angel. God nodded.
One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say. 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word."
God," said the angel touching his sleeve gently, "Get some rest tomorrow...."
I can't," said God, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick...can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger...and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower."
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed.
But tough!" said God excitedly. "You can imagine what this mother can do or endure."
Can it think?"
Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise," said the Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek.
There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model."
It's not a leak," said the Lord, "It's a tear."
What's it for?"
It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride."
You are a genius, " said the angel.
Somberly, God said, "I didn't put it there.”
― When God Created Mothers
When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said. "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts...all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said. "Six pairs of hands.... no way."
It's not the hands that are causing me problems," God remarked, "it's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have."
That's on the standard model?" asked the angel. God nodded.
One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say. 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word."
God," said the angel touching his sleeve gently, "Get some rest tomorrow...."
I can't," said God, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick...can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger...and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower."
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed.
But tough!" said God excitedly. "You can imagine what this mother can do or endure."
Can it think?"
Not only can it think, but it can reason and compromise," said the Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek.
There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told You that You were trying to put too much into this model."
It's not a leak," said the Lord, "It's a tear."
What's it for?"
It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness, and pride."
You are a genius, " said the angel.
Somberly, God said, "I didn't put it there.”
― When God Created Mothers
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Invite to LISTEN to my short story, Mortal Abomination (Paranormal/Thriller) - just click link to listen for FREE...! http://www.iscript.com/userfiles/120/...
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Award winning author, Frank Nappi, gave 'Six-Pack of Blood'a rave review and five stars on Amazon!
Betty Dravis's entrance into the deepest, most remote recesses of man's dark side and the arcane, disturbing world of the macabre is indeed bone-chilling and executed to perfection. Together with Barbara Watkins, Dravis's spine-tingling tales are masterfully crafted and capture the elements of drama that feature man's struggle with his primal demons. These snapshots of the unthinkable are brilliant, blood-curdling stories that are captivating and eerily reminiscent of those made popular by The Twilight Zone. Betty Dravis is also a master storyteller of any genre. Her prose is deft and witty, with lines like "Long ago, her own mother had warned her that Rock `n Roll would be the death of her...for the first time in her life, she hoped her mother was right" to capture you and plunge you into the world which she describes. Dravis's artful depiction of things both banal terrifying will leave a lasting impression on you. If you are a fan of first rate fiction and have a real penchant for horror, look no further..this is your holy grail. - Frank NappiSix-Pack of Blood
Betty Dravis's entrance into the deepest, most remote recesses of man's dark side and the arcane, disturbing world of the macabre is indeed bone-chilling and executed to perfection. Together with Barbara Watkins, Dravis's spine-tingling tales are masterfully crafted and capture the elements of drama that feature man's struggle with his primal demons. These snapshots of the unthinkable are brilliant, blood-curdling stories that are captivating and eerily reminiscent of those made popular by The Twilight Zone. Betty Dravis is also a master storyteller of any genre. Her prose is deft and witty, with lines like "Long ago, her own mother had warned her that Rock `n Roll would be the death of her...for the first time in her life, she hoped her mother was right" to capture you and plunge you into the world which she describes. Dravis's artful depiction of things both banal terrifying will leave a lasting impression on you. If you are a fan of first rate fiction and have a real penchant for horror, look no further..this is your holy grail. - Frank NappiSix-Pack of Blood
ANNOUNCEMENT: Amazon is offering a FREE download of my short story, 'MORTAL ABOMINATION' starting October 30th through October 31st - Go and get your FRIGHT on tomorrow and CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN with a Paranormal/Thriller...!
Every human being has at least one characteristic that separates them from the crowd. Something that makes them stand out, causing others to either be drawn to this uniqueness, or shrink away in repugnant fear.
But what if your exceptional gift was unseen by others, something that although couldn't be measured by traditional means, was surely there?
And feared.
This is exactly what happens to Maria Torres because she is different. Her supernatural abilities, even though she uses them for the betterment of mankind, have made her a virtual societal outcast, and only two remain tightly by her side: her husband and her best friend.
Barbara Watkins starts this short off at full speed and never slows the pace, leaving you breathless and dizzy from the twists and turns. A brilliant piece of literature that delves into many facets of the darker side of humanity, and how people will sometimes blindly follow the inept ideas projected onto them by the powers that be. Ashley Fontainne -
Mortal Abomination
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An underground internet reporter tells the story of a psychic condemned to prison when she fails to divulge her premonition concerning the assassination of our President of The United States. Set in the near future, Mortal Abomination, tells the story of psychic, Maria Torres, revealing her trial...
Every human being has at least one characteristic that separates them from the crowd. Something that makes them stand out, causing others to either be drawn to this uniqueness, or shrink away in repugnant fear.
But what if your exceptional gift was unseen by others, something that although couldn't be measured by traditional means, was surely there?
And feared.
This is exactly what happens to Maria Torres because she is different. Her supernatural abilities, even though she uses them for the betterment of mankind, have made her a virtual societal outcast, and only two remain tightly by her side: her husband and her best friend.
Barbara Watkins starts this short off at full speed and never slows the pace, leaving you breathless and dizzy from the twists and turns. A brilliant piece of literature that delves into many facets of the darker side of humanity, and how people will sometimes blindly follow the inept ideas projected onto them by the powers that be. Ashley Fontainne -
Mortal Abomination
www.amazon.com
An underground internet reporter tells the story of a psychic condemned to prison when she fails to divulge her premonition concerning the assassination of our President of The United States. Set in the near future, Mortal Abomination, tells the story of psychic, Maria Torres, revealing her trial...
Hi Barbara!
Thank you for befriending me on goodreads too!
My third book "Evangeline's Fantasy Man" is not out as of yet, but it should be,soon!Any way Barbara my other two book are listed on Listopia "Best Ever Contemporary Romance Books and Books that should be made into movies"...please vote for them?
Thank you,
Hugs,
Ida
Thank you for befriending me on goodreads too!
My third book "Evangeline's Fantasy Man" is not out as of yet, but it should be,soon!Any way Barbara my other two book are listed on Listopia "Best Ever Contemporary Romance Books and Books that should be made into movies"...please vote for them?
Thank you,
Hugs,
Ida
Hello Barbie--
I love the title of the book you recommended. It sounds like a very unique kind of anthology. Thank you,
Aberjhani
I love the title of the book you recommended. It sounds like a very unique kind of anthology. Thank you,
Aberjhani
Hi Barb,
You read what I read!! I write short paranormal/horror and have been published in newspapers for years. Your book, BEHIND THE RED DOOR sounds great. I hope I getot read it. My first book, a funny/bittersweet/tragic memoir was just released in september of 2007. It was quite a stretch for a short story writer!! I'm writing another book but keeping it short--YA sci-fi, until I am more familiar with the length of books.
Nice meeting you
Micki Peluso author of . . .AND THE WHIPPOORWILL SANG
You read what I read!! I write short paranormal/horror and have been published in newspapers for years. Your book, BEHIND THE RED DOOR sounds great. I hope I getot read it. My first book, a funny/bittersweet/tragic memoir was just released in september of 2007. It was quite a stretch for a short story writer!! I'm writing another book but keeping it short--YA sci-fi, until I am more familiar with the length of books.
Nice meeting you
Micki Peluso author of . . .AND THE WHIPPOORWILL SANG