Barrie
"I sold my first book!"

Female
99 years old
San Diego, California
United States



Last Login: 6/21/2008
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    Barrie's Interests
Generalreading, writing, foreign books, foreign languages, travel, water polo, trivia
MoviesThe Shawshank Redemption, Boys Don't Cry, Kissing Jessica Stein, Waking Ned Devine
BooksI read a ton. So, this is pretty impossible to answer. Here are some of my favorite adult novelists (in alpha order): Margaret Atwood, Timothy Findley, Nick Hornsby, Margaret Laurence, Elmore Leonard, Elinor Lipman, Alice Monro, Carol Shields, Anita Shreve, Sherry S. Tepper, Miriam Toews, Anne Tyler
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     Barrie's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking
Zodiac Sign:Leo
Children:Proud parent
Education:Grad / professional school

   Barrie's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist




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About me:
I'm a middle grade/Young Adult writer. I SO DON'T DO MYSTERIES, my first humorous middle grade mystery (and the first in the series), sold to Random House. Estimated publication date is Dec. 2008. I'm still wandering around in a daze, pinching myself.

Sherry (short for Sherlock) is your typical thirteen year old. She wants more mall time, less homework and a certain eighth-grade boy. Instead, she's recruited by her mother's ghost to prevent a rhino heist at San Diego's Wild Animal Park.

If you've got a moment, please visit my blog at http://barriesummy.blogspot.com

Sorry the link doesn't work. Something about my background not working with the myspace software. All very fuzzy for me.

A few random facts:

#1 I'm very good at multi-tasking. For example, I rarely leave the house without making sure a machine is running. Like, say, the washing machine. Which means the laundry is getting done while I'm out shopping while chatting on my cell.

#2 I only make measurable and attainable New Year's resolutions. Here are two I've been successful with: I will floss daily. I will drive through the car wash every other week.

#3 I would like to work the night-shift at a 24-hour gas station. It wouldn't be very busy so I'd get lots of reading and writing done while getting paid. I just realized this ties into #1!

#4 Given the opportunity, I will eat black or red licorice until I'm sick.

#5 I used to be a good cook, but now I suck

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Who I'd like to meet:
readers, writers, librarians, booksellers, new friends, old friends, select old boyfriends, Kevin Bacon, Neil Young, David Caruso, the nieces (Ha!)

*NOTE*: My readers are tweens and teens. Please keep this in mind when making friend requests and when posting. Thank you!

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Crystal





Jun 4 2008 1:22 PM

I really like the name for your newest book...it makes me smile.
:)
St♥cey ;)





Jun 4 2008 12:28 PM

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Skye





May 13 2008 1:30 PM

Hey Barrie, I'm worth $22475!
Click here to find out how much YOU are worth!


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Crystal





May 15 2008 7:58 PM

I talked to Stef the other day...I am so excited and proud of you!! What a cool aunt I have!!! :)
liz





Apr 16 2008 8:15 AM

Pretty Tough


Please check out my latest -- a great book for girls who kick grass!
Thomas Greanias





Apr 12 2008 8:25 AM

TONY





Apr 5 2008 6:32 PM

Just checking in on you. How have you been? Hope you have a happy April.
S.L. Chessor





Mar 30 2008 5:41 AM

ThanksFortheAdd
The Love Of Romance





Mar 30 2008 9:35 AM


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Diana Rodriguez Wallach





Apr 1 2008 6:17 PM

Hi Barrie! Good luck with your launch! My WIP is a mystery YA series, so I'm excited to read your book. Thanks for the friendship.
WoW Librarian





Mar 23 2008 5:58 PM

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Thanks for the add! Keep reading, keep writing, keep playing, keep living. Peace.
Tim





Mar 26 2008 5:13 PM

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Great to meet you !!!

Cheers :)

Tim
Crystal





Mar 10 2008 11:20 AM

Good to talk to you today! :)
Crazy Ladies Bookshop





Feb 26 2008 3:02 PM

I think Sherry Sherlock sounds like my 13 year old, thus far, lol...CRAZY!

thanksfortheadd
Crazy Ladies Bookshop





Feb 26 2008 2:52 PM

You will have to visit for sure!!! I am thinking...author signing with advance notice, lol.
Zenobia Renquist





Feb 24 2008 8:56 AM

Thanks for the add!! And congrats on the sale!
Hope's Bookshelf





Feb 21 2008 9:31 PM

Thanks for the add, Barrie!

je t'amie.
hope.
Jane Richardson- writer





Feb 22 2008 1:29 AM

Thanks for the add, and HUGE congrats on your contract!

all the best,

Jane x
Drama Diva





Feb 20 2008 6:57 AM

7000-congratulations!
Crystal





Feb 19 2008 5:43 AM

Congrats on getting draft 1 of book 2 complete! That must be a relief! :)
Tony Varrato





Feb 18 2008 2:25 PM

Wow! 7,000 in a weekend?
I'm beyond impressed! I barely jotted a few ideas down in a spiral notebook.
You are my new idol.
Emily Loves Bastian Schweinsteiger!!!





Feb 18 2008 2:58 PM

Sounds really cute! And it looks like you are on a writing role with your recent word count =) Good for you!
Bailey





Feb 17 2008 7:50 AM

Thanks for adding me!
Emily Loves Bastian Schweinsteiger!!!





Feb 17 2008 11:57 AM

How's that first draft coming along? Can you share any of the plot ideas with us? I am really looking forward to your book release. Sounds like a fun story and one that I can share with my class.
Marta Acosta





Feb 9 2008 5:35 PM

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Kristina Springer





Feb 10 2008 6:34 AM

Your page is ADORABLE! Love the book cover!

Kristina
Miss Erin





Feb 10 2008 11:42 AM

I'm so excited to read your book! :)
Emily Loves Bastian Schweinsteiger!!!





Jan 28 2008 3:10 PM

Wow! 11,000 words is incredible =) Congratulations!
Alex Richards





Feb 6 2008 11:31 AM

The book cover looks great! Congrats, and good luck with the book.
Stefanie





Feb 6 2008 11:54 AM

K I will! As much as we can under these conditions. I miss you guys! I am excited to hear about the covers. Very cool!
Lori Calabrese





Jan 24 2008 6:14 PM

Thanks for the friendship. Best of Luck in your writing career!
Olgy





Jan 25 2008 8:13 AM

Super congrats on selling your book!!! and thanks for adding me! Do let your publisher know we'd love to review your book at the CCF site. Contact info is on myspace blurb. Wonderful to meet authors here in myspace!
Emily Loves Bastian Schweinsteiger!!!





Jan 28 2008 8:44 PM

Happy to cheer on a fellow writer =) I love those days/weeks when the words just seem to flow and the world feels right!