Ask the Author: Barbara Stapel
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Barbara Stapel
Lust in the Dust, a Memoir was a work in progress for many years. It began with my writing long letters to friends and family when I moved to Cairo, Egypt. I kept a hard copy of each letter for several years and eventually used those letters as the foundation of the book.
Barbara Stapel
I'm constantly inspired by the world around me and by the amazing people I admire.
Barbara Stapel
A children's book inspired by our rescue dog.
Barbara Stapel
Write with honesty, sincerity and passion for those matters most meaningful to you, drawing from your own life's experiences. Don't be afraid to adopt the style of an author(s) you admire. There's a good reason you remember them!
Barbara Stapel
Writing my memoir was an amazing experience as it allowed me to relive my experiences repeatedly as I wrote and re-wrote the book. You might say that writing a memoir is the ultimate exercise in self indulgence!
Barbara Stapel
I take a breather and most often head for the coffee!
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