Author ///Mystery, Horror, Paranormal
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.

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.

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.
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.
Barbara Watkins
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~ 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. ~  
Debra Eckerling a professional writer with expertise in feature articles, corporate
communications, and public speaking founded Write On!, a live - and now online -
gathering of writers of all abilities, genres, and specialties.  Barbara Watkins won
1st place in the December writing challenge with
“A Lifetime Gift from a Christmas Past”  Click on Debra's photo to go to her site!
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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--Click on the photo of Anne
to visit her site!
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--Click on the photo of Lia to visit her site!
Excellent Indeed!, September 10, 2009
By  Michelle A. Cox-lomas "Michelle A. Cox-Lomas" (New Boston, Michigan) -    
Nightmares and Daydreams held me captivated from cover to cover.
Suspenseful, mysterious, and enlightening - this excellent book is a page turner
that held my complete attention. Word after word, page after page, I was pulled
into each and every story with the desire to see what happens next. I would
certainly say that Barbara Watkins ranks up there as being one of my all time
favorite writers. I love Alfred Hitchcock and Anne Rice too. If you've ever read
one of their novels you will certainly also enjoy anything that Barbara Watkins
has written as well. Good Job Barbara - keep up the good work. I'm looking
forward to reading more of your excellent writing in the near future. I rate this
particular book with 5 stars A+ for sure! This is a book that I will read again and
again. If you haven't read this book yet - get yourself a copy today. If you have
friends who enjoy mysteries, ghost stories, and suspense - pick up a few copies
today - they will definitely thank you for it!--Click on the photo of Michelle to visit
her site!
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Copyright 2008-2010 Barbara Watkins
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Barbara is now doing freelance reviewing for
Norm Goldman at Bookpleasures.com
All Book Reviews
Atlantic Publishing
“Writing in the genre of Paranormal/Thrillers, she [Watkins] loves to evoke a
sense of terror and hopes to continue to entertain her readers for some time to
come”  I was certainly terrified, entertained, shocked, and appalled – when
appropriate.~Dominique Rambert - Founder of Mommy Writers, a non-profit
organization built to offer a community to writing mothers.~
---Dominique Interviewed Barbara and you may find that interview here by clicking
on Dominique's photo.---
Now you can listen to Barbara Watkins short story "Mortal Abomination" here!




            Synopsis                     
An underground reporter tells the story of a psychic, condemned to prison, when she fails to
divulge her premonition concerning the assassination of the President of The United States.