Hi there – Welcome, and thank you for giving my novels a try. I write romantic suspense, or, as I say, thrillers with heat and heart. At the center of every book is Black Raven Private Security Contractors, the company called on when civilization falters and no one else can protect. Black Raven was born… READ MORE
Since Deceived was published, one of my favorite parts of being a romantic suspense author has been meeting with book clubs. I’ve joined clubs over coffee, over wine at happy hour, around the dinner table, and once in a cozy room at a bookstore, with the store’s cat sitting next to me. Recently, I spoke… READ MORE
Where It Started: My very first blog post was about my home office. While I was writing Deceived, my first romantic suspense novel in the Black Raven series, I realized my workspace had become a jumble of writing projects and personal business. When I sat down to write, I found myself paying bills and couldn’t… READ MORE
In my family, chicken and sausage gumbo is often served as soon as the weather turns chilly (typically around Thanksgiving) and it is always served on Christmas Eve. We eat it over steaming hot rice, with a dollop of Grandma’s potato salad on the side. Since sharing recipes is the next best thing to fixing… READ MORE
Appearances by Author: December 19-21, 2014 I’ll be attending Heather Graham’s Writers for New Orleans, at the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a fantastic conference for readers and writers that provides plenty of opportunities for learning about craft and the business aspects of writing, in addition to socializing. On Sunday, August 31, from 1:00 to… READ MORE
The Shadows excerpt tour starts tomorrow, July 20, 2015, and continues through July 31! Follow along, comment on the tour stops where you see the Shadows excerpt, and follow directions to earn a chance to win a signed copy of Shadows + an Amazon gift card. The tour stops are: July 20: BooksChatter July 20:… READ MORE
There was so much to do at the Book Lovers Conference that I almost forgot to take photos! The best part of the conference was meeting readers, some who have read all of my novels and others who are new to my Black Raven series. I shared my special pins with plenty of attendees and… READ MORE
From August 5, 2015, through August 26, 2015, on each of the following blogs, you will see an opportunity to enter a giveaway of a $50 Amazon gift card: August 5: Archaeolibrarian – I dig good books! August 5: Undercover Book Reviews August 12: The Reading Addict August 12: It’s Raining Books August 19: Books That… READ MORE
“Stella Barcelona’s stunning debut, DECEIVED, has it all. Mystery – check. Action – check. Romance – check. A heart pounding must read, Barcelona writes for those of us who want intelligent protagonists and an intriguing mystery.” Cherry Adair, New York Times Bestselling Author “Stella Barcelona’s DECEIVED brings history to life in a suspenseful, contemporary tale that… READ MORE
Imagine curling up with your new favorite book this holiday season! I’ve put together a fun giveaway that features a Kindle Oasis eReader and a signed copy of my latest romantic suspense release, Imagine, a Black Raven novel. The giveaway also includes some of my holiday favorites, including yummy hot chocolate and a cozy blanket.
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