"Great post. I am searching for my purpose, my one thing, also, and I love reading about others' journeys. I've been focused on writing a memoir, but I've gotten discouraged and don't know if it's my "one thing"…"
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- Who I am:
- I am a newspaper reporter and a blogger. I am also working on essays. For my newspaper job, I cover county government, the courts and law enforcement/public safety, along with general assignments. I also take photos, help with layout, edit and proofread. (At a small paper, you do just about everything!) I blog about having OCD. I have a bachelor's and master's in English. I have worked as an English instructor and as a health educator. I am an animal lover and an advocate for animal rights and welfare. I am also interested in health issues, the search for meaning/spirituality, social issues and exploring the importance of storytelling. My goals include having my essays published and writing nonfiction books, including a memoir.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- http://www.bringingalongocd.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/#!/tina.f.barbour
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Altavista Journal, a weekly newspaper
http://www.wpcva.com/altavista/
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Encouragement. Also, as part of my newspaper job, I read and give feedback to other staff members' stories, edit and proofread.
- I found out about She Writes from:
- A blog.
Latest Activity
Tina Barbour replied to the discussion 'How much need you worry about others while writing a memoir?' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Kenny, Please don't throw away the idea of a memoir because of some of the comments you've received on this post. Do some research on the wonderful memoirs that are out there. A good place to start is Kathleen Pooler's website…"
Tina Barbour joined a group
Novelists (Struggling or Not)
Novelists - published or not - chatting about beginnings, muddy middles, dang endings, what to do with it all. Please don't shout (all caps, big images) or post links on the main wall except as part of the conversation. Please do include modestly sized covers in "Our Published Novels"! See More
Tina Barbour replied to the discussion 'Beginning a Memoir, Would You Want To Read More?'
"Hi, Kate--
I was drawn into your piece. You have the makings of good characterizations here. You hint that there's much more going on under the surface than it seems. You could do a lot of fleshing out of the characters and build pictures…"
Tina Barbour posted a status
"Read a review of Jeff Goins' (Goins Writer blog) wonderful new ebook: http://ning.it/I8lzb6"
Tina Barbour left a comment for Rebecca Lane Beittel
"Rebecca,
Wow, that's great that you have two agents interested in reading your book. That's awesome and exciting! I hope you hear something soon. I'll think good thoughts!
Most of my writing of late has been on my blog and in my job…"
Rebecca Lane Beittel left a comment for Tina Barbour
"Hi Tina,
I haven't been on SheWrites much lately. Been busy doing my own "thang" I suppose. I'm curious as to what my SheWrites friends are up to, writing-wise, though. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back…"
Tina Barbour commented on the blog post 'Five Questions for Journalist Elana Ashanti Jefferson'
"Thanks for sharing this very informative and inspiring interview. I especially enjoyed Jefferson's take on the future of the newspapers and the commitment to do good work. I'm a newspaper reporter for a small weekly newspaper. Some say…"
Tina Barbour posted a status
"It's National Poetry Month! http://bringingalongocd.blogspot.com/2012/04/learning-power-of-poetry.html"
Tina Barbour posted a status
"Book Review: Go to http://bringingalongocd.blogspot.com for a review of Andrea Kayne Kaufman's first novel, Oxford Messed Up."
Tina Barbour commented on the blog post 'When In Doubt, Read it Out (Loud) - Julie Hammonds'
"I agree! In fact, I was just reading aloud a blog post this evening before posting it. It helps me "hear" the voice of the piece and make adjustments where needed.
I like to write and write and then put the piece aside for a while too.…"
Tina Barbour commented on the blog post 'Plus ça change... A Few Thoughts in the Wake of the Toulouse School Shooting'
"It does seem like a spiral of hatred. There seems no end to it. But voices like yours speaking out about it will make a difference, I believe. That is my hope."
Clene` S. Elder left a comment for Tina Barbour
"Hi Tina,
Thank you so much for adding me as a friend! You inspire me with your supportive comments.
I am sure you and I can exchange some very interesting stories about the legal system - the courts - in particular. I used to be a…"
Tina Barbour commented on the blog post 'Post-Publication Projects: On Returning to Small Forms'
"I love the essay too. I am working on a memoir, but even when I'm working on that, I tend to write in essay-like form.
I work as a newspaper reporter, and I tend to write long. What I've found helpful is going ahead and writing long. Then…"
Tina Barbour commented on the blog post 'On Chronology and Necessary Abandonment: Working with Letters and Diaries in Creative Nonfiction'
"Kayann and Julija, Thank you for the recommendation. The Memory Palace is on my "Books to Read List." I will have to move it up the list!
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What I'm reading
Blue NIghts, by Joan Didion. Didion is my favorite essay writer. I just started this book, and I can tell it will be difficult to read because of the subject matter: the loss of her daughter.
Wild Comfort: The Solace of Nature, by Kathleen Dean Moore. Beautiful essays.
The Case for God, by Karen Armstrong. I'm taking my time with this one.
The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them, by Wayne Pacelle.
Comment Wall (21 comments)
- At 2:35pm on October 26, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Tina, Delighted to have you in the novelist group. If you haven’t done so already, you might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion.
We do a live chat at 1 EST on the first Wednesdays of each month, with instructions on how to participate in the "Our Water Cooler" box near the top of the group page. And we save the wall for discussion, but welcome links to helpful blog posts on the “Links to Helpful Blog Posts for Writers” discussion thread and to published books in the “Our Published Novels” one.
I hope you’ll enjoy the group.
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Author of The Wednesday Sisters (a nationally bestselling writing group novel) and the forthcoming The Wednesday Daughters (Random House/Ballantine)
- At 4:46pm on April 24, 2012,
Rebecca Lane Beittel said… Hi Tina,
I haven't been on SheWrites much lately. Been busy doing my own "thang" I suppose. I'm curious as to what my SheWrites friends are up to, writing-wise, though. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back from 2 agents who have requested my full manuscript of The Time Minders. I'm still working on Kingdoms of Blood & Magic, but not as diligently as I should, since I've been querying/submitting for the TTM, doing scads of tutoring at my daughters' school and work for our church's youth group. How about YOU?
- At 9:16am on March 16, 2012,
Clene` S. Elder said… Hi Tina,
Thank you so much for adding me as a friend! You inspire me with your supportive comments.
I am sure you and I can exchange some very interesting stories about the legal system - the courts - in particular. I used to be a litigation paralegal, and I still have a very strong love for the law.
Hope to chat with you soon!
Clene`
- At 12:36am on March 2, 2012,
Tracy Slater said… Tina, thank you so much for your kind message about my Motherlode piece! It really made my day... Sending you all my very best, Tracy
- At 8:34am on February 29, 2012, Rebecca Lane Beittel said…
Hi Tina! Greetings from the state below you! (NC)
- At 10:49pm on February 21, 2012, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Nice to connect here, Tina!
- At 9:20am on February 17, 2012,
Grace Peterson said… Thank you for "friending" me, Tina. Although I've been a member for a few months now I need to block a few hours so I can explore. There is such a treasure trove here and nice people like you to get acquainted with. :) Have a great weekend.
- At 12:17pm on January 23, 2012,
Nancy Hinchliff said… @Tina, Thanks for the nice comment. I'm so glad that I could inspire you to start another blog. I really enjoy mine. And, honestly, it hasn't been as hard as most people think to keep up with all 4 of them. You just have to be realistic about how much time you can spend on them and plan ahead. Sometimes, if I think of a topic that would be perfect for one of them, I write a short post and save it as a draft for later
- At 7:57pm on December 20, 2011,
Kelli Swearingen said… Hey Tina
Just finished the White Album and loved it. Her writing is so different, I can't put my finger on it but I loved it. I have her other books on hold at the library now. Thnks so much for recommending her other book.
- At 10:04am on December 18, 2011,
Nichole L. Reber said… Thank you most graciously. Part of today's duties are to compose two more posts. Luck be with me!
Cheers.
Tina Barbour's Blog
My writing journey
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 11:07pm 2 Comments 1 Like
I recently decided, for the umpteenth time, that I was going to focus on my own writing. The difference between my decision this time and the decisions I made in the past is that this time, it’s a commitment.
I have wanted to be a writer since I was a child. I’ve always loved books, and I wanted to be one of those people who wrote them. I have also loved the act of writing and expressing myself and connecting with others through the writing.
I’ve done so many things in my life…
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Deborah Doucette posted a status"Nearing the finish line for deadline for "Room In The Heart: Raising Our Children's Children." Launch in spring 2014."
Grace Peterson posted a blog postMy book is out!
Taking a quick break from the happy dance to announce the release of my memoir, REACHING! Please visit my blog for more information: www.gracepete.com Okay now back to the dance. See More
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