Author ///Mystery, Horror, Paranormal
Barbara Watkins
Copyright 2008-2009 Barbara Watkins
Barbara Watkins was born on October 6th
1959 at the Missouri Delta Hospital in Sikeston
Missouri to Jackie Dean and Betty Lucille
White. She attended Sikeston High School
where she met and would later marry her
childhood sweetheart Jim Watkins. Wasting
no time, they started a family.

Barbara worked as a waitress, medical
records keeper, and later helped manage a
quick oil lube. It wasn’t until her late forties
that she began to take her writing seriously.
At an early age she experienced what she
called strange phenomena, which later
inspired her to write her first novella, Behind
the Red Door published in 2005. In 2006 she
published her second novella, Thorns of an
Innocent Soul. She has had several short
stories and articles published in print and on-
line.

Writing in the genre of
supernatural/psychological thrillers’ she loves
to evoke a sense of terror and fright like no
other for her readers. In 2005 her novella,
‘Behind the Red Door’ caught the attention of
Escape Artists Studio, and in return they
requested the manuscript for review. Her
dream is to one day see her work adapted to
film. Currently she is working on yet another
psychological thriller and promises her
readers won’t be disappointed.
CREDENTIALS
2005 Barbara received an e-mail from Author Annie Rice wishing her great success.  She's a member in the 2006/2007 Honors
Edition of the Manchester Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry.  Her short story, 'Deadly Addiction' was featured in
Skyline Magazine 2007. Her other accomplishments include 2008 Vice Presidentof The Wizards of Words, and she's been a
member of The Heartland Writers Guild since 2006.
To schedule an appointment, book
signing event, appearance for lecture,
or just to drop a line to Barbara please
use the contact page found in this site.
Barbara Watkins
Author
Reviews & Synopsis of each
book to the left.
Award winning author Anne Rice said:
I congratulate you on your success with your books, and I know you will go on having success.  It's wonderful, this world of being
a writer, without doubt.  It was kind of you to think of me, and take time to write.  I wish you all blessings always, Anne.  
Saturday, January 14, 2006 1:43 PM

E-mail I received from book/screenwriter and Film/Producer Lia Scott Price:
I admire your writing and I hope you continue. It is always inspiring to me to see someone living their dream!  Take care!  Lia
Friday, January 13, 2006, at 09:07PM
Get a copy today, click on the book covers below.
My short story collection entitled,
'Nightmares & Daydreams' is now
available in-print and e-book form
from Mythica Publishing through
Amazon. My novella's 'Behind the
Red Door' and 'Thorns of an
Innocent Soul' are now available in
hardback edition. My short story,
'Mortal Abomination' will appear in
an anthology from Mythica
Publishing entitled, 'Another Time
Another Place' soon to be released.
My article, 'A Testament To Poet's'
is available in-print from Cold Coffee
Magazine web site.
                                                      Barbara would like to say a special thank you to  Michelle Anne Cox-Lomas, PhD
Thank you to Michelle for sharing your expertise in the world of astrology.  You are an amazing teacher, lecturer, and writer.   
A Special Thank You to Michelle Ann Cox-Lomas, PhD
Click on the book cover
above and order now!



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Find "Behind the Red Door" and
"Thorns of an Innocent Soul" by
Barbara Watkins in Amazon at the
link below.
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To schedule an appointment, book
signing event, appearance for
lecture, or just to drop a line to
Barbara please use the contact
page found in this site.
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Sikeston, Missouri Author/Writer, Barbara Watkins, Introduces Her Latest Release



Monday, October 19, 2009
Host
Angela Shuffit



Sikeston, Missouri Author/Writer, Barbara Watkins  

Mrs. Watkins, is scheduled to meet and greet her fans by signing copies of her latest release, 'Nightmares & Daydreams' available
now at Amazon.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) -- Oct 19, 2009 -- Angela Kay Shuffitt will be hosting a book signing for Sikeston, Missouri native Barbara
Watkins, at the Howard County Library in Arkansas. She has been asked to meet and greet her fans by signing copies of her newest
release 'Nightmares & Daydreams' now available at Amazon. In addition to signing copies and discussing her book there will be a
drawing for a free copy of her novella's, 'Behind the Red Door' and 'Thorns of an Innocent Soul'.

This will be Mrs. Watkins third visit to the Howard County Library in Arkansas. Mrs. Watkins had a successful book signing there in
2005 inroducing her first novella, 'Behind the Red Door' and again in 2007 for her release of 'Thorns of an Innocent Soul'.

July of 2009, Mythica Publishing acquired the rights to publish her collection of short stories, 'Nightmares & Daydreams' as an
e-book and print edition. Her central genre includes, but is not limited to, Paranormal/Thrillers'.

In 2005, her novella 'Behind the Red Door' sparked the interest of Escape Artists Studio and in return, they requested a copy.

Her articles on various subjects, short stories, and poetry, have appeared in The Heartland Writers Guild, 2008 New York Skyline
Review, and several on-line publications.

Cold Coffee Magazine accepted her article, A Testament To Poets, for their second issue released in print and is available online at
Cold Coffee Magazine.

Her short story 'Mortal Abomination' will appear in the anthology entitled, 'Another Time, Another Place' due out later this year
through Mythica Publishing.

Writing in the genre of Paranormal/Thrillers' she loves to evoke a sense of terror, and hopes to continue to entertain her readers' for
some time to come.

Currently she has completed her first full-length novel entitled, 'Hollowing Screams,' a psychological thriller bursting with intrigue,
murder, and suspense.

The following is an e-mail she received from award winning author Anne Rice, "I congratulate you on your success with your books,
and I know you will go on having success. It's wonderful, this world of being a writer, without doubt."

Barbara Watkins resides in Sikeston Missouri with her husband of thirty-three years, one psycho kitty named 'Mila' and her faithful,
loving, boxwieler pup named 'Hooch.'

At an early age, she experienced what she referred to as supernatural phenomenon, which later inspired her to write her first
novella entitled, 'Behind the Red Door.' As a teenager, she kept a diary in which she documented several of her disturbing
nightmares, from which she would later pull from, and incorporate into several of her writings.

Always enjoying the knack of story telling, she decided to put pen to paper in hopes that someday she might share her creative
writings, and with her first published release, 'Behind the Red Door' she succeeded in doing just that. In a recent interview she was
quoted as saying, "Through my writing I may never get wealthy by monetary standards, but my lust to seek self-expression and
evoke ones inner feelings will never cease."

Barbara Watkins is a member of The Heartland Writers Guild in Missouri. Her charitable contributions include supporting the Partner
in Hope program through the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For more info on Mrs. Watkins or her literary contributions,
please visit her web site.

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Barbara Watkins, author/writer from Southeast Missouri, http://www.barbarawatkins.net

Please visit web site for additional information on Mrs. Watkins literary contributions and current events.