Behind the Red Door

by Barbara Watkins

Growing up in a small town in Missouri, there weren t a lot of opportunities to publish your first manuscript, so I would like to acknowledge PublishAmerica for taking a chance on my first book. Always being interested in the supernatural and seeking to learn more about the phenomenon inspired me to write this story. Although it s fiction, I can relate to my character Nikkie. When I was a small child, from time to time, I experienced certain similar occurrences. I think we all want to believe that death is not final, and that we can still connect with our loved ones that have passed. So if you want to read a good ghost story, Behind the Red Door is for you. Special thanks to my husband Jim and my kids, Amanda, Jerry, and Steve, for their love and support. I would also like to thank my niece, Christy, for encouraging me not to give up.

Genres: Horror

68 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Barbara Watkins resides in Missouri with her husband and loyal boxweiler, Hooch.

In her writings, she loves to evoke a false sense of security and expectations, as she leads her reader into a world of the unknown. Her articles on various subjects, short stories, and poetry, have appeared in The Southeast Missouri Writers' Newsletter, 2008 New York Skyline Review, and several on-line publications.

Cold Coffee Magazine accepted her article, A Testament To Poets, for their second issue released in print and is available online at Cold Coffee Magazine.

In 2010, Watkins collaborated with New Zealand director, Dimi Nakov, on a screenplay for a short movie entitled, BlindSide in which her name appears in the films end credits for voice-over monologue. BlindSide has been accepted into the Cannes short film corner, as part of the 65th Festival de Cannes, and the 7th Cyprus International Film Festival 2012.

Barbara Watkins is a prior member of The Thriller Writers Association, and The National Writers Association. Her charitable contributions include supporting the Partner in Hope program through the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Previous Publications: Mortal Abomination – Awaken Spirit – Hollowing Screams – Six-Pack of Blood (co-author, Betty Dravis) (Anthologies) Live Life: The Daydreamer’s Journal, Six-Pack of Fear (co-author, Betty Dravis)and Thorns of an Innocent Soul (Novella).

Reviews

[Barbara Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first novella, a supernatural thriller. I really enjoyed writing this one. My grandson was three years old at the time. He came to me several times telling me about a green man that would visit him at night in his room. After several conversations with my granson, I decided to combine some of his supernatural encounters into a novella, and 'Behind the Red Door' was born.

[C.C. Krepick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very suspenseful thriller. A very good read!