Barbara Watkins

Barbara Watkins

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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.

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 was 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. 
 
 

 

Betrayal (Alex and Cassidy) (Volume 2)

Betrayal (Alex and Cassidy) (Volume 2)

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<p>There is no one to trust in Nancy Ann Healy’s thrilling new novel, <i>Betrayal</i>.</p><p>FBI agent Alex Toles is relieved to return to work at the NSA after a frightening on-the-job ordeal. Her life partner, Cassidy O’Brien, and Cassidy’s seven-year-old son, have also been instrumental in healing Alex’s wounds.</p><p>But their peace is short-lived when they discover that their good friend—and President of the United States—John Merrow, has been assassinated.</p><p>Little do they know, however, that President Merrow’s death is just the beginning. Even as Alex and Cassidy are forced to confront the loss of their friend and the ramifications that will have on the global stage, they must cope with problems much closer to home.</p><p>Battling intolerance over the nature of their romantic relationship and long-hidden secrets within their families, Alex and Cassidy must confront the truth of their pasts in order to build the future they seek.</p><p>On top of it all, they must confront a conspiracy that spans multiple governments, intelligence agencies, diplomatic services, and international corporations if they are to finally discover the truth about the mysterious group known as the Collaborative—and about themselves.</p>

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<p><span><span><strong>Michelle Ann Cox Lomas, certified Minister/Astrologer/Spiritual Counselor.</strong></span><span> Ms. Watkins has a magnificent ability to weave a wonderful supernatural story for sure! I think she did an excellent job creating this thriller - <em>Hollowing Screams</em>. Alfred Hitchcock himself would have been proud! I would certainly say that Barbara Watkins ranks up there as being one of my all time favorite writers.<br /><br /><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span>Director, Producer, and Cinema photographer, Dimi Nakov</span></strong><span>, has been quoted as saying, &quot;Barbara is an amazing writer and such a great person - so down to earth. I look forward to working with her in the future, and would like to make many of her books into films. &quot; January, 1 2011<br /><br /><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span>Book/Screenwriter and Film Producer Lia Scott Price says</span></strong><span>, &quot;I admire your writing, and I hope you continue. It is always inspiring to me to see someone living their dream! Take care, Lia.&quot; </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>