Family Day at the Pittsburgh Renaissance FestivalLabor Day weekend, Children’s Fantasy Weekend, a basket of sunscreen and hand wipes, four adults (one costumed as lovely wench–me) and three very excited small humans in costumes, crowns and elf ears. That was our merry crew bound for the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival in West Newton, Pennsylvania, but a forty-minute horsepowerd-coach read SUV) ride from … Sep 19 25September 19, 2025Article at Barbara Barnett
Guest Post: The Mythological Moorings of Alchemy of Glass By Barbara BarnettSince you can't go to the readings and signings, Amazing Stories brings them to you! Learn about the world-building and historical background for Barbara Barnett's Apothecary series! Apr 10 20April 10, 2020Article at Barbara Barnett
TV Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season Seven PemiereIs there anyone who wasn’t just a little freaked out when Jorah’s arm leaped out of his Citadel cell toward poor, put upon Samwell Tarley (John Bradley-West)? Yikes! A small moment, but what a moment and a spectacular commencement of season seven’s Game of Thrones, which premiered Sunday night on HBO. The season opener sets the … Jul 17 17July 17, 2017Article at Barbara Barnett
From Heathcliff to Jaime Lannister and Back Again: Byronic Heroes in SFFQuiz Question: What do the following genre heroes (or should I say, anti-heroes) have in common? DC’s Batman (Think Dark Knight, not the ’60s ABC campy Adam West) Harry Potter‘s Severus Snape Star Wars‘ Han Solo Lord of the Rings‘ Aragorn Game of Thrones‘ Jaime Lannister Dark Tower‘s Roland Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes (in his many … Mar 01 17March 01, 2017Article at Barbara Barnett
Authenticity in Speculative Fiction Through History and Setting: ‘The Apothecary’s Curse’Grounding speculative fiction in history, fact, setting, dialogue gives writing an air of authenticity that pulls in the reader. Dec 18 16December 18, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Interview: Frank Spotnitz – Creator of the New Netflix Series ‘Medici: Masters of Florence’Frank Spotnitz talks to Blogcritics about his new Netflix series Medici: Masters of Florence, starring Dustin Hoffman and Game of Thrones' Richard Madden Dec 09 16December 09, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Byronic Heroes in Contemporary F&SFBarbara Barnett offers an articulate and insightful essay, illustrated with examples from classic literature and popular culture, about an enduring and enduring literary archetype. Barnett’s novel … Oct 14 16October 14, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Book Review: ‘Edgar Allan Poe – An Adult Coloring Book’ by Odessa BegayPerfect for your autumnal coloring pleasure: Odessa Begay's new "Edgar Allan Poe: An Adult Coloring Book." Sep 17 16September 17, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Interview: Talking About Music with Composer Bear McCrearyOne-on-one with film and television composer Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica, The Walking Dead, Outlander, etc.) Jul 29 16July 29, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Interview: Talking with the Creators of ‘Once Upon a Time’ About the Land of Untold StoriesOnce Upon a Time's executive producers Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis speak to reporters at this year's Comic-Con Jul 26 16July 26, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Comic-Con Interview: Rebecca Mader and Emilie de Ravin Dish About ‘Once Upon a Time’ Season SixIn the 2016 Comic-Con pressroom with Rebecca Mader (Zelena) and Emilie de Ravin (Belle) talking about "Once Upon a Time" season six. Jul 26 16July 26, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Writing the Debut Novel: Part Three – Concept to Elevator PitchPart three of a series on the personal journey of a debut novelist: from idea to elevator pitch. May 25 16May 25, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
A Debut Novelist’s Journey Part Two: Varney the VampireThe second in a series on writing a debut novel. Join the journey to publication with Blogcritics. May 18 16May 18, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
Debut Novel: An Author’s Journey – Part I: OriginsWriting the first novel: idea to sale--an author's journey. Please join me in this new series at Blogcritics Magazine. Apr 20 16April 20, 2016Article at Barbara Barnett
True Confessions of an Adult Coloring Book AddictAdult coloring books are the latest "thing," but for some, it's been a long-lived passion. Dec 16 15December 16, 2015Article at Barbara Barnett
TV Review: ‘Once Upon a Time’ Season Five Premiere – ‘The Dark Swan’The "Once Upon a Time" season premiere is a great start to Season Five, incorporating Camelot and "Brave" into the mix as Emma Swan attempts to fight off the growing darkness inside her. Sep 27 15September 27, 2015Article at Barbara Barnett
Interview: Lana Parrilla – ‘Once Upon a Time”s Evil QueenLana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time's Evil Queen sat down with journalists at this year's comic-con to talk about season five. Jul 13 15July 13, 2015Article at Barbara Barnett
Interview: Robert Carlyle and Emilie de Ravin of ‘Once Upon a Time’“This relationship is obviously too important for the show, for them to let go of it," says Robert Carlyle on Once Upon a Time's "Rumbelle" relationship. Jul 13 15July 13, 2015Article at Barbara Barnett
TV Review: ‘Masterpiece Theater’ – ‘Poldark’PBS Masterpiece Theater presents a fabulous new remake of Poldark, starring Aidan Turner. Jun 29 15June 29, 2015Article at Barbara Barnett
‘Once Upon a Time’ – Previewing ‘Heart of Gold’Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) seeks a "wounded heart" potion in the next episode of "Once Upon a Time," "Heart of Gold." Apr 08 15April 08, 2015Article at Barbara Barnett
