Many years ago my grandmother found a recipe for candy-coated caramel popcorn that is much better than the mass-produced version sold with a toy inside the box. For years, she made it every Halloween, and she passed the recipe on to the next generation. Grandma’s caramel popcorn is buttery, perfectly salty and sweet, satisfyingly crunchy,… 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
Are you attending the 2019 Booklovers Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana? It’s taking place at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, from May 15 – May 19, 2019. The conference promises to be “The Ultimate Reader Experience,” and from the details on the agenda, it looks like it’s going to be a great time. This link has… 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
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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Hello there! Since the publication of my first novel, Deceived, one of my greatest thrills has been to talk to readers after they’ve read my stories. As a romantic suspense writer, my stories have depth of emotion and a chilling mystery. I’m often surprised when a reader tells me which story elements resonated and which… READ MORE
As an author, I’m fortunate to have lived in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, my entire life. It’s a sultry, mysterious city that makes an intriguing setting for novels, especially the romantic thriller novels that I write. In two of my novels, Deceived and Concierge, New Orleans is the primary setting. Even in Shadows, Jigsaw, and Imagine, stories… READ MORE
(Update of July 9th, 2018: This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Melissa Henry! Thank you to all who entered, and if you didn’t win, stay tuned here, on Facebook, and Instagram, for my Imagine Release Day Giveaway, coming in fall 2018!) Looking for a chance to relax and read your way through the summertime… READ MORE
Happy Summer, Everyone! On this hot and toasty morning, my coffee cup is full, my journal is open, and I’m making calendar entries that cover the next six months. I hope you’re having a great morning as well. I’m happy to report that my entries include to-dos for the upcoming release of Imagine, the next… READ MORE
Dear Stella, Are you writing your mysteries and thrillers under a pen name? If so, why, and how did you choose it? – Mike H. Hi Mike – Your first two questions are easy to answer. Yes, Stella Barcelona is a pen name. I use a pen name to separate my work as a lawyer… READ MORE