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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. 
 
 

 

A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </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>