“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
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
Hello there – My short and simple holiday wish is that this holiday season finds you and your loved ones in great health. I also hope that you have opportunities for indulging in your favorite holiday traditions, no matter what they might be. Since acquiring my first papillon twelve years ago, I’ve enjoyed taking fun,… READ MORE
Deceived is now available at Amazon in e-book and print. It is also available on request from local bookstores.
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
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
I’m a longtime fan of the WWL Eyewitness Morning News with Eric Paulsen and Sally Ann Roberts. I was super excited to appear on the November 30th show to discuss Concierge, A Black Raven Novel, with Eric Paulsen. Despite my nerves over appearing on live television, I managed to get these behind the scenes photos… READ MORE
As I wrote my earlier romantic suspense novels, from Deceived through Concierge, and now, while working on Imagine and Insertion, my two papillons have been my constant companions. They’re usually lounging on the couch in my study, or right behind my chair. This is how they look when they’re watching me write: Excited, right? When… READ MORE
Join me at the New Orleans Garden District Bookshop on Thursday, November 30, 2017, to celebrate the release of Concierge, A Black Raven Novel. I’ll be signing Concierge and my other novels at the event. Plus, I’ll talk a tiny bit about my New Orleans inspiration for Concierge. Here’s a sneak peek at that inspiration, which… READ MORE