Barbara Byar
@barbarabyar.bsky.social
Writer
Debut Novel: IN THE DESERT 3-3-26
from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Collection: Some Days are Better than Ours (Reflex Fiction)
https://substack.com/@barbarabyar?utm_source=user-menu
Kerry via San Francisco
Debut Novel: IN THE DESERT 3-3-26
from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Collection: Some Days are Better than Ours (Reflex Fiction)
https://substack.com/@barbarabyar?utm_source=user-menu
Kerry via San Francisco
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Barbara Byar
@barbarabyar.bsky.social
· Oct 22
Thrilled to share the beautiful cover of my debut novel, IN THE DESERT, on sale 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to the brilliant photographer, Keith Bernstein for use of the stunning cover image and to Ashling Dennehy for the design.
I'm so excited!
Many thanks to the brilliant photographer, Keith Bernstein for use of the stunning cover image and to Ashling Dennehy for the design.
I'm so excited!
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT is published in 21 days (but who's counting) by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
You've never read anything like it, I promise
You've never read anything like it, I promise
February 10, 2026 at 9:27 AM
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT is published in 21 days (but who's counting) by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
You've never read anything like it, I promise
You've never read anything like it, I promise
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Look at what the postie brought today! Can't wait to dive into this by @stephanieaustin.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Look at what the postie brought today! Can't wait to dive into this by @stephanieaustin.bsky.social
Coming in 22 days!
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Coming in 22 days!
I love watching the figure skating
February 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I love watching the figure skating
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We're open to submissions next Friday (13th February) for gorse 15: Eureka!/EYPHKA! Full details on the website:
gorse.ie/gorse-15-eur...
gorse.ie/gorse-15-eur...
February 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
We're open to submissions next Friday (13th February) for gorse 15: Eureka!/EYPHKA! Full details on the website:
gorse.ie/gorse-15-eur...
gorse.ie/gorse-15-eur...
There's a subplot in my forthcoming novel that couldn't be more topical
February 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM
There's a subplot in my forthcoming novel that couldn't be more topical
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A UK chart-topper but only peaking at no. 5 in Ireland this week in February 1997: White Town with 'Your Woman' www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVL-...
White Town - Your Woman (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by Jyoti Mishra
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February 7, 2026 at 10:57 AM
A UK chart-topper but only peaking at no. 5 in Ireland this week in February 1997: White Town with 'Your Woman' www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVL-...
So many thsnks to everyone who has reordered IN THE DESERT!! ❤️
Why not preorder your ebook now?
Many thanks!
Why not preorder your ebook now?
Many thanks!
IN THE DESERT is published 3-3-2026 but you can preorder the e-book NOW! If digital books are your thing, please consider placing a pre-order! 💋
US: www.amazon.com/Desert-Barba...
UK/Ireland: www.amazon.co.uk/Desert-Barba...
US: www.amazon.com/Desert-Barba...
UK/Ireland: www.amazon.co.uk/Desert-Barba...
In the Desert
In the Desert - Kindle edition by Byar, Barbara. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading In the Desert.
www.amazon.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM
So many thsnks to everyone who has reordered IN THE DESERT!! ❤️
Why not preorder your ebook now?
Many thanks!
Why not preorder your ebook now?
Many thanks!
Happy publication day to Francois! Get yourselves a copy of his debut novel now!
Today is the publication date of my first novel. What an honor to work with the amazing @stanchion.bsky.social. Please consider ordering a copy and, if you’re in San Diego, come celebrate with me this Sat!
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
February 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Happy publication day to Francois! Get yourselves a copy of his debut novel now!
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My next novel, SEVEN ANGELS, focuses on a small group of people searching for a Ukrainian girl who is being pursued by a Russian human trafficker. I wrote it in 2019 and was surprised when the reality of strong people resisting predators caught up with it.
February 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
My next novel, SEVEN ANGELS, focuses on a small group of people searching for a Ukrainian girl who is being pursued by a Russian human trafficker. I wrote it in 2019 and was surprised when the reality of strong people resisting predators caught up with it.
I got mine snd I highly recommend you get yours! Happy pub date to @stephanieaustin.bsky.social ! Can't wait to read BURN
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I got mine snd I highly recommend you get yours! Happy pub date to @stephanieaustin.bsky.social ! Can't wait to read BURN
Cill Rialaig is a very special place and they need our help. Please donate if you have a few quid (or more) to spare
gofund.me/00a636a0a
gofund.me/00a636a0a
Donate to Cill Rialaig Artists Retreat, organized by Cill Rialaig For Artists
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Cill Rialaig, perched on the edge of the world on Bolus He… Cill Rialaig For Artists needs your support for Cill Rialaig Artists Retreat
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February 3, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Cill Rialaig is a very special place and they need our help. Please donate if you have a few quid (or more) to spare
gofund.me/00a636a0a
gofund.me/00a636a0a
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I will never to the day I die understand why people with all the money in the world chose to do evil with it.
Maybe you just have to be evil to get that rich in the first place.
Anyway, I have an unfortunately prescient sub theme in my forthcoming debut novel
Maybe you just have to be evil to get that rich in the first place.
Anyway, I have an unfortunately prescient sub theme in my forthcoming debut novel
February 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I will never to the day I die understand why people with all the money in the world chose to do evil with it.
Maybe you just have to be evil to get that rich in the first place.
Anyway, I have an unfortunately prescient sub theme in my forthcoming debut novel
Maybe you just have to be evil to get that rich in the first place.
Anyway, I have an unfortunately prescient sub theme in my forthcoming debut novel
Decided to write my first "Irish" literary novel.
Been trepidatious for a long time but after nearly 30 years living here, I may still be a blow-in but I know a thing or two about this place...
Been trepidatious for a long time but after nearly 30 years living here, I may still be a blow-in but I know a thing or two about this place...
February 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Decided to write my first "Irish" literary novel.
Been trepidatious for a long time but after nearly 30 years living here, I may still be a blow-in but I know a thing or two about this place...
Been trepidatious for a long time but after nearly 30 years living here, I may still be a blow-in but I know a thing or two about this place...
Thanks so much to Jennifer for the IN THE DESERT callout in her latest craft article for @frazzledlit.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Thanks so much to Jennifer for the IN THE DESERT callout in her latest craft article for @frazzledlit.bsky.social
Great story about recovery by @jmcm.bsky.social in yesterday's @independent.ie
February 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Great story about recovery by @jmcm.bsky.social in yesterday's @independent.ie
Nice craft post by Jennifer here which focuses less on mechanics and more on evolution of our craft. Thanks for the great mention xx
I just dropped a new Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post this morning, in which I consider how we evolve as writers. Check it out at:
www.frazzledlit.com/p/getting-it...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/getting-it...
Getting it wrong to get it right
In which Jennifer muses about creative evolution and growth
www.frazzledlit.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Nice craft post by Jennifer here which focuses less on mechanics and more on evolution of our craft. Thanks for the great mention xx
Being the victim of multiple perpetrators as a child, I am well aware that there are more pedophiles running around than people think.
I just never realized there were THAT many.
I just never realized there were THAT many.
February 1, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Being the victim of multiple perpetrators as a child, I am well aware that there are more pedophiles running around than people think.
I just never realized there were THAT many.
I just never realized there were THAT many.
If you're having a bad day, remember there are Faraway places where dreams rise and fall and in those hollowed hills, magic dwells, waiting to cast it's spell upon you
February 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
If you're having a bad day, remember there are Faraway places where dreams rise and fall and in those hollowed hills, magic dwells, waiting to cast it's spell upon you
This is who runs this account
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
This is who runs this account
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❤️ Big thanks to @thin-skin.bsky.social for publishing my menopause flash (does that make it a hot flash???) that started out in @smokelong.bsky.social Fitness ❤️
❤️ Big thanks to @thin-skin.bsky.social for publishing my menopause flash (does that make it a hot flash???) that started out in @smokelong.bsky.social Fitness ❤️
The Change - Thin Skin
Her breasts are the first to disappear. Such a strange sensation, the wind cutting through her where the flesh had curved out over her meaty ribs, where blood had flowed through deep blue veins, and n...
thin-skin.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:28 AM
thin-skin.com/flash-fictio...
❤️ Big thanks to @thin-skin.bsky.social for publishing my menopause flash (does that make it a hot flash???) that started out in @smokelong.bsky.social Fitness ❤️
❤️ Big thanks to @thin-skin.bsky.social for publishing my menopause flash (does that make it a hot flash???) that started out in @smokelong.bsky.social Fitness ❤️