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C.G. Barrett

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http://www.cgbarrett.com

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Mystery, Fantasy, Humor and Comedy

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December 2015

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A native of Northeast Pennsylvania, C. G. Barrett received a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and a M.A. from George Mason University.

A former teacher and student of history, he has more recently served as publisher of World of Westchase, a Tampa newsmagazine. His humor writing about life as a parent has appeared in numerous parenting magazines across the United States.

Barrett’s popular novels have included both young adult and adult fiction in the genres of fantasy and mystery. His love of mythology, fairy tales, history and politics is evident in his fiction, which frequently explores family and identity in a rapidly changing world.

Barrett lives with his wife, his three daughters and his two Shetland Sheepdogs in Tampa, Florida.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

C.G. Barrett The best solution for writer's block is writing. While I may be stuck on a particular portion or section of a story, there is always another section o…moreThe best solution for writer's block is writing. While I may be stuck on a particular portion or section of a story, there is always another section or portion that can be written. Writing those parts often shakes out solutions to problem areas.

The best cure for writer's block? Sit in a chair with your keyboard and forbid yourself from getting up until you've produced 400 words. Writer's block is too frequently trotted out as an excuse to avoid the work of writing.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

C.G. Barrett Writing, like any hobby or art, is an act of creating. While I enjoy all readers' positive reactions to my work, I would likely still write even witho…moreWriting, like any hobby or art, is an act of creating. While I enjoy all readers' positive reactions to my work, I would likely still write even without an audience. I find creating a story simply by plucking a neuron and putting it to paper exciting and fulfilling.

That said, I particularly love when something I've written makes my daughters laugh or smile. (less)

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Lauren Groff's Fates and Furies

So, here's my take on a current best-seller, Lauren Groff's Fates and Furies, a Christmas gift from my wife.

Groff is clearly an intelligent writer who managed to pull together a good story with some clever twists. Her novel is a story told from two different perspectives. The first book of the novel, Fates, tells the story of Lotto Satterwhite and his marriage from Lotto’s perspective. The second Read more of this blog post »

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