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Welcome to a local Alberta Author!
I'm excited to feature Mandy again and share her newest works!
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Mandy Eve-Barnett is a
multi-genre author writing children’s, YA and adult books. Every story has a
basis of love, nature, magic and mystery. Her passion for writing emerged later
in life and she is making up for lost time. With ten books published since 2011
and another eight awaiting the editing process, she indulges her Muse in
creative as well as freelance writing. Mandy regularly blogs at http://www.mandyevebarnett.com, where
she encourages, and supports the networking of writers and readers alike.
She is also prolific on social media. Mandy is currently the Secretary of her
local writers group, the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County, she hosts the
monthly Writers Circle meetings and creates weekly writing prompts for the
website. She is past Secretary of the Alberta Authors Cooperative and past
President of the Arts & Culture Council of Strathcona County Council. Mandy
Eve-Barnett lives her creative life to the fullest.
Social media links:
Twitter https://twitter.com/mandyevebarnett
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Mandyevebarnettcom/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mandyevebarnett/
Freelance https://tailoredthemedtosuit.wordpress.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-eve-barnett-58235250/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/mandywordsmith/
Website https://mandyevebarnett.com/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/…/6477059.Mandy_Eve_Barnett…
Amazon
author page:
https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01MDUAS0V
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/search?query=Mandy+Eve-Barnett
Publisher:
Dream Write Publishing. www.dreamwritepublishing.ca
How many hours a day do you write?
Until
recently my writing was restricted by full time work, so evenings, weekends and
regular writing focused road trips were my writing opportunities. With a change
in my circumstances, i.e. retirement, I thought my writing time would increase.
However, I seem to be even busier, go figure, so writing time is mainly when I
can fit it in as usual. When a story does take hold though, then I am hyper
focused and can spend two hours or more writing without a break.
How
do you choose which stories you will write?
Once
a story idea takes hold, I will usually go with it and let the characters lead
me on their journey. At times, a conflict occurs when another idea/character
‘pushes’ in demanding attention. This is the point where I will change
direction with whichever character is ‘screaming’ the loudest. Yes, it is a
real thing in my head. This happened quite recently when I was three quarters
the way through the third book of a crime trilogy manuscript and a main
character of a fantasy duology demanded my attention, she won by the way.
What
is the most difficult part of your artistic process?
Most
probably ‘bum on seat’ as they say. There are always distractions and
obligations, whether external or internal. Also, as a free flow writer, once
the narrative has come to what I feel is a conclusion, there comes the editing
and revisions. Not as much fun but vital to ensuring the narrative captivates
my readers.
Five
years from now, where do you see yourself as a writer?
Hopefully,
all my back burner manuscripts that clog my files have found respective
publishers, and I have connected with more readers, whether in person or online
and have increased my literary legacy.
How
many unpublished and half-finished books do you have?
This
is a huge question as new ones ‘pop’ into my head fairly regularly. So, as of
today, I have a crime trilogy, a western romance, a contemporary romance, a
suspense novel, two short story collections and...the ideas continue to
formulate.
Was
there a person who encouraged you to write?
Actually,
not one person but the members of my writers group, the Writers Foundation of
Strathcona County. I am honoured to have among these wonderful people mentors,
and supporters. Without this group I would not be writing at all. I am proud to
have been the secretary since 2009 and do not envisage ever leaving.
The Commodre’s Gift - Steampunk
Under the Buldrick Empire’s rule, Owena finds herself
fighting alongside a rebel force. Her aptitude for strategy and swordsmanship
come to the fore. When she meets Galen, not only does she fall in love but
becomes even more determined to join the fight to restore the rightful King to
the throne.
https://www.amazon.ca/Commodores-Gift-Mandy-Eve-Barnett/dp/1988723760
Unaware he is a pawn in a vengeful plan, Guillem’s actions
may release an evil witch from her entrapment. The famed troubadour attends the
king’s court to recite a marvelous tale but his suspicions are raised by a
strange servant. With the help of a wizened old woman, and her beautiful
granddaughter, Guillem attempts to outwit the witch to save the kingdom from
murder and mayhem. He then finds himself part of a ritual for life everlasting
with the entrancing and mysterious Juliana.
https://www.amazon.ca/Rython-Kingdom-Mandy-Eve-Barnett-ebook/dp/B06ZYP7HWB
