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5 Questions with Barbara Howard
Traci Simmons must decide if it’s time to give up her home and start fresh in another town — Final Harvest (Finding Home) by @BarbaraHoward
What inspired the idea for your book?
I was inspired by my observations and the people in the different cities and towns where I have lived. I wanted to write a series that lands between standard mystery (without the blood and grime) and the cozy mystery (without the sugary sweetness). The theme involves homelessness and coping with anxiety and how much strength it takes for some people to achieve what others may consider simple milestones in life. So that required well-developed characters and a strong setting because that’s what I look for when I read a book.
What was the most surprising thing you learned in writing this book?
I received reader feedback that the story touched them at a very emotional level…
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Final Harvest, A Finding Home Mystery, by Barbara Howard
Final Harvest (Finding Home)
by Barbara Howard
About Final Harvest
Final Harvest (Finding Home)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Publisher: Independently Published (August 1, 2020)
Paperback: 164 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8655968134
Digital ASIN: B08BKZ58YF
Traci Simmons has been fired from another job and must decide if it’s time to give up her home and start fresh in another town. But, when her elderly neighbor dies mysteriously, she is pulled into leading a crusade to save the neighbor’s urban farm and find the killer. Through her new and unexpected relationship with these invisible people, Traci faces her own insecurities to learn what home really means.
About Barbara Howard
Barbara Howard is a “not-so-cozy” mystery and YA author of a dozen books, including her most recent trilogy, Finding Home Mystery Series; Final Harvest, Charlotte’s Revenge, and Milo’s Journey. She is a first-generation tech geek turned master gardener with a passion for fresh air…
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The Final Harvest Virtual Book Tour Kicks Off Today!
Please join me as I travel around to these great book blogger and reviewer communities hosted by Great Escapes Book Tours! I would love to meet you in the comments! You can find the schedule and itinerary here.
PS: There’s a GIVEAWAY!!!
Podcast: Unfocused Time
In this episode, I share a piece of advice about the importance of unfocused time. And as a bonus, there’s a 5-minute audio clip from my children’s book, A Day For The Animals, narrated by voice artist, Talita Jolene.** If you are a book reviewer and would like a free audiobook, please contact me!
Beyond The Bookshelf with Tenecia Nicole
This was the most interesting interview that I’ve had so far. Check it out!
“In this episode, Tenecia Nicole sits with Barbara Howard and they discuss the backstory behind her book Final Harvest. The conversation Tenecia Nicole has with Barbara centers around character development, reader feedback and the Texas winter storm. Visit Barbara Howard on her website: https://authorbarbarahoward.com/ and check out the promos she mentioned during the episode. About Final Harvest: Traci Simmons has been fired from another job and must decide if it’s time to give up her home and start fresh in another town. But, when her elderly neighbor dies mysteriously, she is pulled into leading a crusade to save the neighbor’s urban farm and find the killer. Through her new and unexpected relationship with these invisible people, Traci faces her own insecurities to learn what home really means.”
Podcast: Cut Or Keep
In this episode, I wax curious about writing to market, characters hijacking the plot and talk a LOT about my hair.
Listen to Barbara Howard’s Podcast on Spotify
Welcome to My Podcast
Welcome to my podcast where I discuss the writing craft, my projects, and book reviews. Barbara Howard is a “not-so-cozy” mystery and YA author of a dozen books, including her most recent trilogy, Finding Home Mystery Series; Final Harvest, Charlotte’s Revenge, and Milo’s Journey. She is a first generation tech geek turned master gardener with a passion for fresh air, vegan cuisine, and tracing her roots. A big city girl with a small town heart, she returned to her family home in the Midwest after an extensive career as a Department of Defense Project Manager at the Pentagon and spends most of her time treasure hunting, spoiling her fur-babies, growing veggies and raising chickens. She has also published a collection of books on food-related topics, food safety, and heirloom recipe cookbooks under the pen name, Arlene Lee.
Listen to Barbara Howard’s Podcast on Spotify
Audiobooks are Live! A Day For The Animals and Final Harvest
YAY! The audiobooks for A Day for the Animals and Final Harvest, Book One of Finding Home series are now available on Amazon, Audible and iTunes. Charlotte’s Revenge and Milo’s Journey are in production. It’s amazing how a story comes alive through the voice of a narrator. I think the ladies did an outstanding job! Click on the image to listen on Audible.com. And, tell me what you think!
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