📷 Santa Fe, NM
Hello 👋 dear Friends,
OMG, I’m not sure where to begin. I possibly can’t be the only one with too many things to do. How about you, do you feel the list is never-ending?
Far too many distractions and activities keep me away (for too long) from working on my next novel. Or am I procrastinating? Sometimes I do, but not right now.
So, what disturbs my focus? February 19th, finally🙈 my new book will be available. It’s a non-fiction book, and it’s (for now) only in digital format. I know, I know, this might be annoying. We’re working on a potential paperback version, but it contains so many colored photos and emojis that unfortunately it results in super-expensive printing costs.
Why did I write a non-fiction book? To be honest, it all began as a fun little side project. I was playing around with writing a tiny book about creativity, as I believe everybody is creative. As it turns out my book Mornings in 50 Words isn’t that small, and now it’s part of a 4-book series. Book 2 will be for writers. I’m so excited about it. 🤗
This will be a fairly ‘quiet’ launch mainly because I am behind schedule, which I’m never… 😔 ... until now. Still, I’m super excited and can’t wait to hear about your 50 words and what you’re thinking about the book.
In addition to writing a new novel and outlining another one, I plan to create a weekly Mornings in 50 Words chat. And I’m working on a fun project for paid subscribers. More on this later.
I hope you’re having a great month.
Sending you lots of love,
🩷🩷 Olivia
COFFEE SHOPS OR BOOKSTORES I LOVE !📚
📷 London, Colville ~ So cute!
WHAT I AM READING 📚
📚None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell ~ Another great book from this fantastic author.
📚 Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami ~ So interesting!
📚 Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop ~ I heard such great things about this book. Can’t wait to read it.
WHAT I AM WATCHING
Criminal Record 👏👏👏👏 ~ Stellar performances by Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi.
FOOD & DRINKS I 🩷 !
Comfort food~ 🤗 ~ Spaghetti Bolognese and greens with a lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.
My little Rocky❤️!
💭 Don’t even think about it. I’ll keep an eye on the sock. Nobody will take it from me. NOBODY!
I ❤️ TO HEAR FROM YOU
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You can keep in touch with me via connect@olivia-barry.com.
And as always, thank you for reading my work and writing reviews.
Your support means everything. 👩💻💗
📚 Coming February 19, 2024
I was just talking with a friend last night about anxiety over too much to do. 'Tis the season, I think.
I love Haruki Murakami, and have read many of his novels. Like entering a dream. But I haven't read this! I'll have to take a look.