The Story Behind the Story with Author Barb Parker of Fredericton, NB, Canada.

 

Another new author for you to meet. 

I had the pleasure of meeting Barb at the GMRD Book Fair last spring. I’m happy to have her visit with us as our special guest this week.

Read on, my friends.

 

 

Hello, my name is Barb Parker. I live in Fredericton, N.B. with my husband, Larry. I am an author of three non-fiction books: My first book, “My Sister’s Journey from Headache to Heartache.” was published in 2010.  This book was awarded “READERS CHOICE OF THE YEAR 2013” by Salon Magazine (Telegraph Journal).  This book was recommended by a well-known doctor/author, to be used as an Educational Tool at Dalhousie University.

 My second book, THE CHOICE MY PATH MY DESTINY,” was published in 2013.  Both books are now available through NB Library Services.

My third book, “DON’T LEAVE ME,” was published in 2024 and is available online or by contacting me.

 

Title: DON’T LEAVE ME

 

 Synopsis: I wrote this book as a tribute to my mother in hopes of encouraging others to share, care, love, and take care of their elderly parents. I recommend taking many pictures & cherishing the special moments that keep memories alive forever.

 

 

The Story Behind the Story:

My third book,” DON’T LEAVE ME,” was not something I had planned to do. UNTIL, one day when I was cleaning out my mother’s apartment after her death and climbed up on a small ladder to check the shelves for anything I may have missed. Something shiny caught my eye.  It was a small feather broach that my mother had worn on one of her sweaters, kept on the shelf.  I showed my brother what I had found. He said, “you know that is a sign that Mum will come back to visit you by leaving feathers in your path.”  He was right.  I started finding feathers in strange places.  After months passed, many memories still so vivid in my memory of the seven years that I cared for my mother, I felt I had to share her story (our story), thus “DON’T LEAVE ME,”

The logo of the publisher, Word Alive is a feather.  Yes, a feather. 

 

 

Facebook: Please go HERE.

Scribbler: What has been the most enjoyable about your writing journey, Barb? The least enjoyable?

Barb: The most enjoyable journey about my writing of all three books was relieving the good memories. The least enjoyable about my writing journey of my three books, including my last book, was the pain and tears and sadness as I shared the sad, scary, unknow memories that were part of the story.

An Excerpt from: DON’T LEAVE ME

Chapter 12:

When I walked in, I found broken glass and water all over the living room floor. Mum didn’t know who I was. She was trying to talk………………

Thank you for being our guest, Barb. We wish you continued success with your writing.

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