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| − | Barbara Bartholomew (1941- ) is a mother, grandmother, former newspaper reporter, and has been writing and publishing books for several decades now. Having grown up on a western Oklahoma cotton farm (pulling cotton convinced her of the desirability of getting a college degree), she turned to freelance writing when her three young children had chicken pox and then every other possible non-threatening illness, forcing her to stay at home most of the time so that this was the only available career option. Her first sales were short stories, eventually leading to twenty traditionally published books as well. These days as an independent publisher she writes exactly what she wants (mostly fantasy) and is having the best time of her life! | + | '''Barbara Bartholomew''' (1941- ) is a mother, grandmother, former newspaper reporter, and has been writing and publishing books for several decades now. Having grown up on a western Oklahoma cotton farm (pulling cotton convinced her of the desirability of getting a college degree), she turned to freelance writing when her three young children had chicken pox and then every other possible non-threatening illness, forcing her to stay at home most of the time so that this was the only available career option. Her first sales were short stories, eventually leading to twenty traditionally published books as well. These days as an independent publisher she writes exactly what she wants (mostly fantasy) and is having the best time of her life! |
== Books == | == Books == | ||
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== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
*1984 [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] Winner - Young Adult Romance, ''[[Julie's Magic Moment]]'' | *1984 [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] Winner - Young Adult Romance, ''[[Julie's Magic Moment]]'' | ||
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| + | ==Recognitions== | ||
| + | *1983 [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Golden Medallion]] Finalist - Young Adult Romance, ''[[Anne And Jay]]'' | ||
Revision as of 20:25, 12 November 2024
Barbara Bartholomew (1941- ) is a mother, grandmother, former newspaper reporter, and has been writing and publishing books for several decades now. Having grown up on a western Oklahoma cotton farm (pulling cotton convinced her of the desirability of getting a college degree), she turned to freelance writing when her three young children had chicken pox and then every other possible non-threatening illness, forcing her to stay at home most of the time so that this was the only available career option. Her first sales were short stories, eventually leading to twenty traditionally published books as well. These days as an independent publisher she writes exactly what she wants (mostly fantasy) and is having the best time of her life!
Books
- Almost Magic - 2015
- Anne And Jay - 1982
- Cereal Box Adventures - 1982
- Child Of Tomorrow - 1985
- Everyday Miracles - 1982
- Everyday Magic - 2015
- For Every Season - 1985
- Great Gradepoint Mystery - 1983
- Julie's Magic Moment - 1983
- Love Like this - 1984
- Lucky At Love - 1985
- Man Of Character - 1986
- Mirror Image - 1983
- More Than Magic - 2015
- Out Of The Blue - 1987
- Promise Once Made, A - 1984
- Romantic And The Realist - 1986
- Second Jeep Harris - 2006
- Someone New - 1984
- Something Special - 1984
- Time Keeper - 1985
- When Dreamers Cease To Dream - 1985
Awards
- 1984 Golden Medallion Winner - Young Adult Romance, Julie's Magic Moment
Recognitions
- 1983 Golden Medallion Finalist - Young Adult Romance, Anne And Jay
