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Blog postWhy don’t I update my writer’s blog more? In any case, last year my novelette, “The Missing Blossom” was published. It is a gothic 19th century epistolary story. I hope you enjoy.
Society of Misfit Stories May 2020https://www.amazon.com/Society-Misfit-Stories-Presents-2020-ebook/dp/B0881XVXR5/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=society%20of%20misfit%20stories&qid=1589926694&sprefix=society%20of%20misf&sr=8-4&fbclid=IwAR1bwHZXEdpwoErg1Uzcl_xrpBPIk-M5BUiMVr4nT5ehvMvfKdR -
Blog postWhy don’t I update my writer’s blog more? In any case, last year my novelette, “The Missing Blossom” was published. It is a gothic 19th century epistolary story. I hope you enjoy.
Society of Misfit Stories May 2020https://www.amazon.com/Society-Misfit-Stories-Presents-2020-ebook/dp/B0881XVXR5/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=society%20of%20misfit%20stories&qid=1589926694&sprefix=society%20of%20misf&sr=8-4&fbclid=IwAR1bwHZXEdpwoErg1Uzcl_xrpBPIk-M5BUiMVr4nT5ehvMvfKdR -
Blog postI have a story published in the anthology: Horror For the Throne. It is full of short spooky tales to help you overlook the horror of possible splash-back from dropping your depth charges. Check it out!
Horror for the Thronehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1515424103/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_awdb_imm_A5KVGQE5XE993AQ1X9B7?fbclid=IwAR0vxLYFXy7JsQIMMFr9wMzMhyVHegpBDLGcQJk0PhLSIm9pmIPn8pFidfw
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Blog postI have a story published in the anthology: Horror For the Throne. It is full of short spooky tales to help you overlook the horror of possible splash-back from dropping your depth charges. Check it out!
Horror for the Thronehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1515424103/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_awdb_imm_A5KVGQE5XE993AQ1X9B7?fbclid=IwAR0vxLYFXy7JsQIMMFr9wMzMhyVHegpBDLGcQJk0PhLSIm9pmIPn8pFidfw
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Blog postI have been taking history courses for a year now so that I can fulfill the liscence requirements for teacning Middle Grade Humanities. It has been exciting, tyring, and often depressing (mankind really can be unkind!). However, one of my favorite courses I saved until last. World History II, and I chose to focus on learning about the women of the spiritualist movement and how they crusaded for equal rights and a whole bunch of progressive reforms. I now look forward to spending all that time
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Blog postI have been taking history courses for a year now so that I can fulfill the liscence requirements for teacning Middle Grade Humanities. It has been exciting, tyring, and often depressing (mankind really can be unkind!). However, one of my favorite courses I saved until last. World History II, and I chose to focus on learning about the women of the spiritualist movement and how they crusaded for equal rights and a whole bunch of progressive reforms. I now look forward to spending all that time
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Blog postWhen terrible times are upon us, we tend to turn our backs and busy ourselves with things that are less upsetting. Although, personally, I had to make the effort to keep the phone turned down each morning so that I wouldn’t scroll down through reams of infuriating events and the comments from people who have radically different outlooks on those very events, and thereby ruin my whole day, I decided to educate myself so that I was armed with facts that would help me navigate the confusing and<
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Blog postWhen terrible times are upon us, we tend to turn our backs and busy ourselves with things that are less upsetting. Although, personally, I had to make the effort to keep the phone turned down each morning so that I wouldn’t scroll down through reams of infuriating events and the comments from people who have radically different outlooks on those very events, and thereby ruin my whole day, I decided to educate myself so that I was armed with facts that would help me navigate the confusing and<
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Blog postI had the pleasure of reading Justin Cronin’s second installment to his vampire apocalypse trilogy, and I continue to be amazed with his lifelike characters, his poignant writing and clever plotting. If you haven’t read the first novel: “The Passage” you could read this one, but it would definitely decrease your enjoyment. These books are quickly ascending to my all-time favorites shelf.
The plot travels between year zero of a vampire virus epidemic that is destroying the country fast -
Blog postI had the pleasure of reading Justin Cronin’s second installment to his vampire apocalypse trilogy, and I continue to be amazed with his lifelike characters, his poignant writing and clever plotting. If you haven’t read the first novel: “The Passage” you could read this one, but it would definitely decrease your enjoyment. These books are quickly ascending to my all-time favorites shelf.
The plot travels between year zero of a vampire virus epidemic that is destroying the country fast -
Blog postIf you haven’t checked out the incredible works of Robert McCammon, I highly recommend it. Overshadowed by the likes of King and Koontz in the 1980’s McCammon produced a ton of horror and dark fantasy work, and the good news is that he is still producing today. Some of the works that I have read that I would suggest are:
Boy’s Life – This coming of age novel centers around a young boy growing up in the 1960’s in a small southern town. There is a mystery and many, many subplots with ma -
Blog postIf you haven’t checked out the incredible works of Robert McCammon, I highly recommend it. Overshadowed by the likes of King and Koontz in the 1980’s McCammon produced a ton of horror and dark fantasy work, and the good news is that he is still producing today. Some of the works that I have read that I would suggest are:
Boy’s Life – This coming of age novel centers around a young boy growing up in the 1960’s in a small southern town. There is a mystery and many, many subplots with ma -
Blog postDear Universe,
Oh, to fall in love! Surely, that is the epitome of happiness? When else does one see the rose tint behind each scene unscrolled before them like a universe remade? When else does happiness reach such heights that it encompasses terror? When one falls in love (as I have with you), one sees his or her own existence in a new light; aye, sometimes as if he or she had not been privy to the solace of light before. In love, you know the crispness of the apple, for it is knowl -
Blog postDear Universe,
Oh, to fall in love! Surely, that is the epitome of happiness? When else does one see the rose tint behind each scene unscrolled before them like a universe remade? When else does happiness reach such heights that it encompasses terror? When one falls in love (as I have with you), one sees his or her own existence in a new light; aye, sometimes as if he or she had not been privy to the solace of light before. In love, you know the crispness of the apple, for it is knowl -
Blog postFor a limited time, The Valkyries: The Bone Snake is free for the Kindle! Download and start enjoying this tale of gothic terror and motorcycle mamas that ride into town to deliver a can of whoop-ass on evil. http://www.amazon.com/Valkyries-Snake-T-L-Barrett-ebook/dp/B00UB0DCPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432403253&sr=8-1&keywords=the+valkyries%3A+the+bone+snake
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Blog postFor a limited time, The Valkyries: The Bone Snake is free for the Kindle! Download and start enjoying this tale of gothic terror and motorcycle mamas that ride into town to deliver a can of whoop-ass on evil. http://www.amazon.com/Valkyries-Snake-T-L-Barrett-ebook/dp/B00UB0DCPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432403253&sr=8-1&keywords=the+valkyries%3A+the+bone+snake
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Blog postDear Universe,
Who am I? This is the question I ask myself every day. I am a father, a husband, a teacher, a writer, a son, a citizen, a philosopher, and so many other things. Lately I have been a correspondent with you, oh great and powerful wholeness. You would think that this would be enough, but it does not feel like it is.
I believe it is vastly appropriate that I feel this way. I believe that I was conceived, grown and nurtured to ask this very question.
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Blog postDear Universe,
Who am I? This is the question I ask myself every day. I am a father, a husband, a teacher, a writer, a son, a citizen, a philosopher, and so many other things. Lately I have been a correspondent with you, oh great and powerful wholeness. You would think that this would be enough, but it does not feel like it is.
I believe it is vastly appropriate that I feel this way. I believe that I was conceived, grown and nurtured to ask this very question.
Earlier -
Blog postDear Universe,
I am humbled through my love for you. My words in these letters fall out into the void of your being mixed with the countless and fathomless well of words in so many tongues that have fallen. I know I am but one hairless monkey marking my passing here with my thoughts transcribed to clumsy symbols, desperate for what? Your approval? With the efforts to transform you? May I never fall into such a trap of ego.
For I see that I am but one hairless monkey, but I hav -
Blog postDear Universe,
I am humbled through my love for you. My words in these letters fall out into the void of your being mixed with the countless and fathomless well of words in so many tongues that have fallen. I know I am but one hairless monkey marking my passing here with my thoughts transcribed to clumsy symbols, desperate for what? Your approval? With the efforts to transform you? May I never fall into such a trap of ego.
For I see that I am but one hairless monkey, but I hav -
Blog postHi! I have moved. Please come see me and learn more about my newest works at:
http://tlbarrett.com
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Blog postComing December 1, 2012 just in time for the apocalypse! Hairy Bromance. This satire, road trip, buddy story with monsters, conspiracy, and a lot of laughs is coming your way soon. Damnation Books have said it is all right to reveal the wonderful cover done by Jessica Lucero.
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Blog postOkay, I have not written as much as I'd like in the year 2012. Why? Because I have written a lot in the last three years and it was time to reap some of that sowing. I have been editing/revising six different novels that I've cranked out and hope to have in people's hands by the mid point of 2013. Here's the break down:
The Wardmaster (A Crimm Chronicle): A Vanaheim fantasy epic will be published by Post-Mortem Press in October 2012.
Hairy Bromance: A horror comedy will -
Blog postHey all,
My first foray into novel writing will finally see the light of day! The Vale of Shade, naively conceived as a giant 1 volume monster of an epic, will be published soon in three volumes by me! Originally the first 2/5ths of the work was published by The Twisted Library, and I am still so thankful for the chance they gave me to see my work in print, but it has been a long haul and now I have the rights back. Over two years since accepted for publication, people will get to r -
Blog postPassed out randomly in the middle of the night and gave myself a concussion and a black eye. Scared the Dickens out of myself. Recovering and feeling like my poor addled wits can write again in the next couple of days. In the meantime, I have some short stories for you to read. The links are on your right: The Dragon Wager and Thorbadin's Dilemma. Spread the word and enjoy! They will be free for the Kindle September 2nd and 3rd!
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Blog postHairy Bromance will be published by Damnation Books on December 1st, 2012. Just in time to laugh your way through the apocalypse.
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Blog postWell, a lot of news:
Hairy Bromance will see publication with the wonderful Damnation Books! More to come!
Wardmaster has gone through edits and should be out this October!
I did my first book signing in Lyndonville, VT.
My cat Mr. Cuddles returned to us after two months of absence.
My wife has developed severe arthritis.
My work on the Vietnam Memoir hit a stand still and although it will continue in the future, I nee -
Blog postHere is another terrifying jaunt into the twisted mind of Brian Keene and his mysterious 13 (the otherworldly beings which are older than our universe and hate it with a cruel and undying passion). This time a small dying Pennsylvanian town falls prey to five crows which are so much more five crows. The real terror begins rather quickly as everyone in this small town are killed in horrific and awful ways, shut off from escape and all technology.
Thankfully, Brian Keene's supernatur -
Blog postMy paranormal dark comedy has been accepted for publication by Damnation Books! I am very excited to have people read about Barry, the werewolf, and Glen, the sasquatch, the great hairy drinking buddy duo as they thwart reptilian conspiracies, cross the country and strive for the mecca that is Comic-con.
Hairy Bromance had been contracted with another company, but the company did not do anything with the book, nor could I reach anyone for comment. The contract stipulates that in th -
Blog postHello, faithful reader. I've decided to really challenge myself this time and write about something that didn't come flying out of my head. I've taken on the daunting task of immortalizing my father-in-law's experiences in and around Vietnam. That's right, it is going to be a no-holds-barred memoir that will take the American Marine's perspective on the conflict that divided a nation and cost thousands of lives. I hope to do it justice.
I've been having some pretty eye opening conv -
Blog postThis solstice short story is free for kindle June 21-23. Download now!
http://www.amazon.com/Thorbadins-Dilemma-Tale-Jotunheim-ebook/dp/B0087VXOGG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340280207&sr=8-1&keywords=thorbadin%27s+dilemma -
Blog postNeed some summer reading? From June 15 through the 17th, The Night Library is available free on kindle! Download, read, tell yourself it is okay to turn out the lights, and leave a nice review!
http://www.amazon.com/The-Night-Library-ebook/dp/B007PFX7DA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1339773108&sr=1-1&keywords=the+night+library -
Blog postJust the other day, I checked the Internet and my heart literally skipped a beat. Ray Bradbury had finally left the planet. I felt like my father or grandfather had passed suddenly, and for good reason. This guy wrote words that carved their way into my heart and my consciousness.
Reading Bradbury was such a moving and transformative thing to me, it was as if someone had reached out and grabbed me and dragged me along for amazing rides into the future, the past and into the red ski -
Blog postRe-Vamping a Classic Tale is now available from Norgus Press. This vampire anthology packs a real bite with some very talented international authors. It also includes my tale of school children dabbling in necromancy: "The Scholomance on Spring Street". Check it out at:
http://www.amazon.com/Re-Vamping-classic-Tale-Jeffrey-Angus/dp/1475288972/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339158253&sr=8-1
Bring your stakes and crosses! Garlic, too. Heck bring a garlic pizza while -
Blog postThe Dragon Wager is free for Kindle downloads (June 1-3)! Download, share, read, laugh, then (if you would), leave some kind words on Amazon.com. If you become inspired to, say, read more about Jotunheim and purchase the Test of a Prince, I won't complain.
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Blog postMy short story, "The Dragon Wager" is available for download for the Kindle at Amazon.com. This funny fantasy yarn is set in the same realm as Test of a Prince and the upcoming The Vale of Shade. This one was published a couple of years ago by a now defunct publisher, and published in that publisher's best of anthology.
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Blog postThe Wardmaster, a dark fantasy epic, has been contracted for publication with Post-Mortem Press! This dark and thrilling adventure about psychics trying to save a young and very powerful girl from the forces of darkness will be available some time in late summer/early fall of 2012. In the meantime check out a short story that features a major player in that drama: "The Witch-Father", available now for kindle format.
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Blog postThis is what my friend, Sam Rowlett said about my writing:
"My good friend Travis is a writer living in Northern Vermont. His work is like Stephen King and J. K. Rowling making out in the bathroom of a roadhouse bar somewhere in the Green Mountains, only accessible by snowmachine. Read his books!" -
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Blog postSo, you don't have time for a novel? You are craving some fantasy action and suspense? Love stories of fearsome desperate psychics as they wage an endless war against the corrupt and undead? Look no further. "The Witch-Father" is available for the kindle (or for free kindle apps). This is just the first published story about Crimm, the Pyrelord. Right now, a publisher is considering the epic fantasy novel: The Wardmaster, which details how Crimm awoke from a sleep of a thousand years.
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Blog postHey, I want people to know that although I had a story published with Tony G. and his Undead Press, that was the extent of the business I had with him (that and a long telephone conversation). Almost immediately afterward, I decided not to send any more stories to places where I would not receive any copies, checks, or royalties. I felt that my work had proven itself in the small press, and frankly I couldn't afford to buy copies for the rate at which (at the time) I was cranking out little wei
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Blog postIn early March, I finished my novel The Wardmaster, and then I did something pretty silly. I edited it. That was good: I sent it out, and hope to hear from the publisher within the next week or so. Then, I started editing and formatting The Night Library. That was successful, and many people have been enjoying this collection of spooky tales. Well, I got very excited and began editing/re-writing a middle grade fantasy book: The Door to Halloween. Big mistake. Halfway in I lost steam. I think it
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Blog post-I have two novels contracted and waiting on word of their progress with The Twisted Library: The Vale of Shade and Hairy Bromance. The Vale should be done editing this month, so if everything works well, it should be out by June. This will wrap up the Jotenheim saga (hopefully to my readers' satisfaction). I can't wait for people to read Hairy Bromance!
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Blog postHead on over to Amazon.com, and pick up a beautiful print edition of The Night Library for only $10.08. Then you can imagine you are reading it, spooking yourself out in the 90's and getting ready for the season finale of X-Files. Or you could just read it and enjoy yourself! (and write a review!)
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Blog postApril 1st and 2nd (no fooling)! The Night Library is available for the kindle (and free kindle apps) for free. Spread the word! The library has always been free, right?
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