About Author Sharon Barnes

Embracing Fantasy and Adventure

Welcome to my writing corner that's full of action, adventure, imagination, and storytelling! I invite you to join me on a journey through enchanted tales and thrilling adventures. I have a passion for weaving tales that captivate the heart and inspire the soul.

My protagonists are always strong, courageous women who have room to grow and discover wonderful new skills along the way. My protagonists tend to have a lot of sass and sometimes a smart mouth that can get them in trouble from time to time.

I love all things that go bump in the night. Goblins, Ghouls, Witches, Vampires, Shifters, Dragons, and even Mundanes. You never know who you might run into within one of my stories or when you drop by to say hello.

Please, grab a cup of coffee or a cup of tea and join me as we embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of enchanted worlds.

About Me.

I was unaware of the meaning of the word "poetry" when I first started writing at a young age; however, I had a wonderful teacher in elementary school that encouraged my love of poetry and writing. Writing has always been a constant form of comfort and freedom of expression for me. For the past several years I have been developing a Young Adult fantasy series, several romance novels, a couple of poetry collections, and a couple of short stories. Rejection letters are opportunities to grow: WRITE, EDIT, REVISE, and DO IT AGAIN. Please don't get discouraged. Continue writing and crafting your masterpiece, because every great author has received a rejection letter or two at some point in their career.

History

Biography:

Published Author, Artist, Certified Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, American Sign Language Instructor, Artist, and Public Speaker

Publication History:

Poems have been published in the following literary journals and collection of works:

A Flood of Contentment
The Best Poems and Poets of 2002
Tetrahedra Journal 2012
Tetrahedra Journal 2013

Accomplishments:

2023 - Claymore Award top ten finalist in Action Adventure for Shanghai Sunset
Editors Choice Award for the poem The Road to Recovery
2019 - 1st place in Beginner Quilts in the TAFCE Western Region Arts and Crafts Program
2019 - 2nd place in Acrylics in the TAFCE Western Region Arts and Crafts Program
2013 - 1st place in the TAFCE Western Region Creative Writing Program for the poem Buffalo

Favorite Authors

J. K. Rowling, J.T. Ellison, J.D. Robb, Andrea Hurst, Jeffery Deaver, Tom Franklin, Cinda Williams Chima, and Cassandra Clare

Favorite Music

Languages

Hip Hop, R & B, Country, and Jazz

My career has provided me with rich opportunities to learn about other cultures and languages. My father shared many stories about his time in Japan. His love for the culture and the languages of the Orient inspired me to have respect for all cultures. I have studied several languages including German, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, English, and American Sign Language. I spoke German until I was eight, however, currently, I am only fluent in English and American Sign Language. The phrase "If you don't use it, you will lose it" is absolutely true when it comes to language.

Interests:

Avid Reader, Researching and Studying Other Cultures, Native American History, Native American Culture, and Current Events. SEC and Pro Football, Softball, Hockey, and UFC. Coffee in all its glories and pleasures.

Acknowledgements:

A special thank you is due to Eric, Jody, Barb, Betty, Bonnie. Kimi, and the Writers Round Table for all of their valuable feedback on my manuscripts.
A special thank you is due to Judy for her amazing illustration of a dragon to represent Breeze in Shanghai Sunset.
A special thank you to April Black for designing and illustrating some artwork of Breeze Lee and a fierce Dragon as well as creating the cover for Southern with a Touch of Sass.

Please check out all the pages on this site. I will post new thoughts for discussion, post about books that I couldn't put down and interesting facts or information that I gather from conferences and other authors. My reading list changes often even when I am writing. Please feel free to email me comments and/or suggestions.