It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since my last website post. Without dwelling on the reasons behind my extended absence, I’ll say that the pandemic certainly didn’t help my struggles. If you’ve also had a rough time lately, I sincerely hope that better times are ahead. Recently, as my personal fog lifted,… READ MORE
Although I write romantic thrillers, don’t be fooled. While my stories include romance, Valentine’s Day doesn’t rock my world. The modern-day version is too much of a cliché-fest: an exchange of overpriced greeting cards, imprinted with pre-packaged sentiment; gifts of chocolate and red roses, standardized symbols that are somehow supposed to universally mean love; and… READ MORE
Hey Stella! Inquiring minds want to know when your next book is coming out. And maybe a title. Getting anxious. Thanks – Kay Levine at Bent Pages Bookstore Hi Kay – It is great to hear from you! Thanks so much for asking about my next release. I’m happy to report that I’m currently working… READ MORE
Ever since the publication of Deceived, A Black Raven Novel, five years ago, I dreamed of when I’d retire from my legal job and become a full-time author. However, one major drawback to retiring was that I loved my “day job.” Also, for a long time, I loved working as a lawyer while keeping up… READ MORE
Even without the brilliant splendor of fall’s turning leaves, October in New Orleans is special. If you’ve lived through a June-September stretch in this city, particularly one as hot as the 2019 scorcher we’ve just endured, I think you’ll agree that our weather makes the month of October a standout. A stroll through the sculpture… READ MORE
Having lived in and around New Orleans my entire life, I’ve celebrated Carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans in a variety of ways. These Carnival-related tidbits will get you in the spirit of the season, no matter where or when you’re reading this. (This post was originally published in February 2019; I updated it… READ MORE
In a world where bad things happen to good people, Black Raven Private Security Contractors handles high-risk problems that others can’t solve. The jobs are brought to vivid life in the pages of the Black Raven romantic suspense series. Meet unforgettable characters and become engrossed in page turners that will keep you on the… READ MORE
For many years of my career as an attorney, I was a frustrated author. No matter how demanding my career as a lawyer became, my desire to write novels remained. Reading fiction was often a great escape from real life, but my escape only fueled my desire to write my own stories. I often hear… READ MORE
Giveaway Runs From 7 p.m. central time, Feb. 11, 2016, through 7 p.m. central time, Feb. 14, 2016 Enter to win signed copies of Deceived and Shadows, romantic thrillers by Stella Barcelona, and a Secret Heart pin/pendant, made of hand-blown glass and sterling silver, from the Whimsies collection of New Orleans jewelry designer Mignon Faget.… READ MORE
Spring Barrows decorated this cake. In the opening scenes of SHADOWS, the peaceful life that Skye Barrows created for herself and her sister, Spring, comes to a crashing halt, but not before Sebastian Connelly walks into their bakery, Creative Confections, and gets a taste of the special life Skye created there. SHADOWS is a romantic… READ MORE