Barb Pollak
@barbpollak.bsky.social
Writer living in the PNW. Written some books, won some awards. Lover of dogs, cats, good whisky, & dark chocolate. Diehard Seattle Mariners and Kraken fan.
Today, in shameful, yet timely U.S. History:
February 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today, in shameful, yet timely U.S. History:
Today's sweatshirt
February 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Today's sweatshirt
These assholes, I swear.
January 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
These assholes, I swear.
Sassy Kirby would like to say hello.
January 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Sassy Kirby would like to say hello.
Packing up the makeup collection. A task I leave to no one else.
November 29, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Packing up the makeup collection. A task I leave to no one else.
I was convinced not to donate her, but she is going to go into a box that will live in a storage closet. So one final look at the old girl.
First Latina to ever win a #RITA Or second, depending on how one considers Diana Gabaldon. Biggest difference is that ADIÓS was unabashedly & joyfully Latin.
First Latina to ever win a #RITA Or second, depending on how one considers Diana Gabaldon. Biggest difference is that ADIÓS was unabashedly & joyfully Latin.
November 28, 2024 at 6:57 PM
I was convinced not to donate her, but she is going to go into a box that will live in a storage closet. So one final look at the old girl.
First Latina to ever win a #RITA Or second, depending on how one considers Diana Gabaldon. Biggest difference is that ADIÓS was unabashedly & joyfully Latin.
First Latina to ever win a #RITA Or second, depending on how one considers Diana Gabaldon. Biggest difference is that ADIÓS was unabashedly & joyfully Latin.
Enough so it caught an editor's attention and he bought it for his house. That MS became BETWEEN HERE AND GONE.
“…a story that’s breathtaking in its scope, and a heroine whose strength will leave readers in awe.”
—Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review
2/
“…a story that’s breathtaking in its scope, and a heroine whose strength will leave readers in awe.”
—Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review
2/
November 17, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Enough so it caught an editor's attention and he bought it for his house. That MS became BETWEEN HERE AND GONE.
“…a story that’s breathtaking in its scope, and a heroine whose strength will leave readers in awe.”
—Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review
2/
“…a story that’s breathtaking in its scope, and a heroine whose strength will leave readers in awe.”
—Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review
2/
I clean up okay with some effort. And a lot of spackling.
October 9, 2023 at 12:28 AM
I clean up okay with some effort. And a lot of spackling.
The struggle is REAL, y’all. I have no idea what to work on next.
October 7, 2023 at 4:42 PM
The struggle is REAL, y’all. I have no idea what to work on next.
New Mexico continues to be enchanting. Working hard and playing hard. #writing
September 30, 2023 at 4:56 AM
New Mexico continues to be enchanting. Working hard and playing hard. #writing
Starting off the writing retreat journey.
September 23, 2023 at 8:50 PM
Starting off the writing retreat journey.
Doing my part to keep myself and those around me safe. Still waiting for the emergence of my mutant powers though.
September 20, 2023 at 2:49 PM
Doing my part to keep myself and those around me safe. Still waiting for the emergence of my mutant powers though.
Kraken gift boxes make excellent kitty forts.
September 20, 2023 at 2:47 PM
Kraken gift boxes make excellent kitty forts.
Morning Kirby is Very Intent.
September 17, 2023 at 3:22 PM
Morning Kirby is Very Intent.
Today marks the first day of Hispanic/Latinx/Latiné Heritage month and in honor of that, I give you my body of work in which every lead character has been Latin-American.
I’m also one of the few Latina authors to have won the RWA RITA. Diana Gabaldon was first in 1992—I was second…in 2007.
I’m also one of the few Latina authors to have won the RWA RITA. Diana Gabaldon was first in 1992—I was second…in 2007.
September 15, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Today marks the first day of Hispanic/Latinx/Latiné Heritage month and in honor of that, I give you my body of work in which every lead character has been Latin-American.
I’m also one of the few Latina authors to have won the RWA RITA. Diana Gabaldon was first in 1992—I was second…in 2007.
I’m also one of the few Latina authors to have won the RWA RITA. Diana Gabaldon was first in 1992—I was second…in 2007.
Not even kidding about this.
September 14, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Not even kidding about this.
Delightful way to spend a gorgeous late summer afternoon. ⚾️
September 14, 2023 at 12:46 AM
Delightful way to spend a gorgeous late summer afternoon. ⚾️
Mighty Kirby says good morning from his majestic perch.
September 11, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Mighty Kirby says good morning from his majestic perch.
I love research. Seriously—I really do. My second favorite part of writing. #writing #writingcommunity
September 8, 2023 at 8:07 PM
I love research. Seriously—I really do. My second favorite part of writing. #writing #writingcommunity
Could Kirby be any cuter? #catsofbluesky
September 4, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Could Kirby be any cuter? #catsofbluesky
Finally on here & getting a chance to kick the tires and whatnot. I’ll be posting a lot of #writing, #baseball, #hockey, #food, & #pets—order subject to the day’s happenings.
For today, I give you Sir Kirby, beneath whom I’ve been trapped for the last two hours.
For today, I give you Sir Kirby, beneath whom I’ve been trapped for the last two hours.
August 29, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Finally on here & getting a chance to kick the tires and whatnot. I’ll be posting a lot of #writing, #baseball, #hockey, #food, & #pets—order subject to the day’s happenings.
For today, I give you Sir Kirby, beneath whom I’ve been trapped for the last two hours.
For today, I give you Sir Kirby, beneath whom I’ve been trapped for the last two hours.