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Barbara Mathias-Riegel

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Contemporary, Short Stories

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Barbara Mathias-Riegel is the author of "Ocean Breathing: A Novel," a fast-moving, contemporary story of one woman’s triumph over a lifetime of hidden anxieties, from panic attacks to agoraphobia. She is the author of "Curtain Calls: A Collection of Short Stories" and "Between Sisters: Secret Rivals, Intimate Friends." Also, she co-authored "40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child."

For over 30 years, she wrote features on family, psychology and women’s issues. Her award-winning articles appeared regularly in numerous publications, including the Washington Post, L.A. Times Syndicate, Journal Newspapers, Modern Maturity (AARP) and Family Therapy Networker.

Barbara enjoys speaking to book clubs, not only about her books, but about the craft of writi ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Barbara Mathias-Riegel I try not to dwell on it. Usually, I see friends, get out, clean drawers (!!). Another "trick" is to beef up my reading and take notes in the margins …moreI try not to dwell on it. Usually, I see friends, get out, clean drawers (!!). Another "trick" is to beef up my reading and take notes in the margins or on a separate pad (I don't use my kindle). Then I collect those notes during my writer's block time -- all in one box-- so that I can use the material when the flow returns. (less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Barbara Mathias-Riegel You are never alone or bored. You always have your thoughts and your fiction to keep you going.

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	Curtain Calls: A Collection of Short Stories 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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