"Oh, to assess life through the clarity of a crystal cocktail glass and a picture window. A universe of thought awaits." ~ Barbara Thompson
Pen Names:
Barbara
Thompson, B. J. Thompson
Bio:
* No More Blood - Epilogue
on the Life of Truman and In Cold Blood
* Eighteen Minutes to
the Beast - a Nixon Watergate Thriller
* Sessions - Predator
vs. Shrink Who will survive?
* BeaverTales - A
Child's Memoir (permafree)
* STOP Not Writing - A
No B.S. Guide to Avoid the Avoidance Tricks of a Non-writing Writer
All available in
paperback and e-book versions at Amazon Books.
The overriding theme in
Barbara's work concerns the process of death, whether it be death of an
historical icon, an idea or an event, her works cover those final moments when
ultimate truth plays the only role. Barbara’s preferred way to tell a tale is
through the Non-Fiction Novel approach; whereby iconic people and/or milestone
moments in the past are tweaked and warped ever so slightly to reveal an answer
to a long-held mystery or a societal question.
Barbara grew up in the
Lake Country District of southern Ontario, Canada. The only child to an RCMP
Constable father and Industrial Accountant mother, who grew up very Anglo-Saxon,
very Northern Irish. Funeral wakes were a large part of Barbara's life,
starting at the tender age of three, so death—its meaning and role in life—took center stage.
Reviews:
* No More Blood -
"In this elegantly written novel accounting the last few hours of Truman
Capote’s life, Barbara Thompson delivers a masterpiece." "From the
moment I started reading Barbara Thompson’s No More Blood: Epilogue on the Life
of Truman Capote & In Cold Blood, I realized this is one of those books
confirming that good literature is still possible nowadays."
* Eighteen Minutes to
the Beast - "FABULOUS MUST-READ! - Bravo! An imaginative and lively
vintage/modern fusion techno-thriller from an author that I think is on the
ultimate integration vector for readers to pick up on."
* Sessions
- "Made
my head spin! - This was a real thrill ride! The plot was very well
executed, and I honestly didn't see that ending coming. Made it hard to
keep straight
what was real versus imagined. So many OMG moments!"
* BeaverTales -
"Excellent Writing - Really kept my interest. Well written and suitable
for all ages. Descriptions really added to the story. Looking forward to more
books by this author."
* STOP Not Writing
-
"If you are looking for something to kick-start your writing process,
this
book is highly recommended." "I fell off the writing path for some time,
but I feel this book gave me the swift kick in the butt that I
needed."
Email:
barbara@booksbybjthompson.comSocial Media Contacts:
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Upcoming Release:
AIR, a WWII historical
epic, tells of six US Navy sailors trapped inside the capsized USS Oklahoma
after the Pearl Harbor attack. Fighting to survive below the sea, all six
discover there are worse things in life than death. AIR is due to be released
in 2022.
Cheers!
