the unbreakables

The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr

The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr has a story behind it. In this week’s Love Essentially, I interviewed Barr to find out her story, what inspired her to write her latest novel, and what she hopes readers will gain by reading it. By the way, I met Lisa several years ago when a friend of mine … Read more

Mother's Day gift

My Mother’s Day Gift To You: Let That Shit Go!

Let that shit go. Wash, Rinse, Repeat. Mother’s Day. The joke’s on us, isn’t it? Let’s be honest: Every day is Mother’s Day. We are ALWAYS on duty, a 24/7 full-service one-stop shop. So, here’s what I’m thinking, and yes, it’s a bit radical, but I’m going to give you a Mother’s Day gift anyway … a Hall Pass, … Read more

Book Review: Fugitive Colors By Lisa Barr

I’m a huge fan of historical Holocaust fiction, so when I heard about Lisa Barr’s debut novel, Fugitive Colors, I was really excited. What I didn’t expect, however, was how over-the-top outstanding the book was, both the storyline and the writing. Fugitive Colors is one of those books that has the reader hooked from literally, page one. I’ve … Read more