“Wrestling with God” is a finalist in an international competition named for the American longshoreman-philosopher Eric Hoffer. Read more.
The Writing Room
I’m a writer who loves to talk about writing, so if you’re a writer or an aspiring writer I hope you'll stop by now and then and keep me company . . . You’ll find writing tips here as well as my thoughts on the writing life. Watch out, though. The Grammar Geek will be putting in her two cents from time to time.
My IPPY Gold Book Award — Celebrating High Above Chicago
I went to Chicago to collect an IPPY gold book award for “Wrestling with God” — and celebrate with other winning authors. Read more.
Oakland Tribune: The Trib Is Dead, Long Live the Tribbers
The Oakland Tribune is dead. But dozens of Trib staffers live on. On the California paper’s last day, they gathered for a wake. Read more.
Orinda Books to Host Local Authors — Including Me — on Saturday
Join me at Orinda Books’ first Local Author Festival on Saturday, April 23. Refreshments! Books! Authors! Read more.
Yippee, an IPPY — “Wrestling with God” Wins the Gold
Great news! “Wrestling with God” has won a gold medal IPPY in the annual Independent Publisher Book Awards. The category is Religion, Eastern-Western. Read more.
Blame My Spam-Riddled Inbox If I’ve Been Ignoring You
It’s been kinda lonesome here at BarbaraFalconerNewhall.com lately. That’s because of my my spam-riddled in-box – no one can get through. Read more.
‘Wrestling with God’ Celebrates Its First Year
This week Wrestling with God celebrates the first anniversary of its publication by Patheos Press. Here’s what folks are saying about it. Read more.