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Passions

I become passionate about too many things. This summer I’ve been going to u-pick fruit farms with two of my friends and turning my haul into freezer jam. So far, I’ve turned 70 pounds of strawberries, 50 pounds of peaches, and 20 pounds of raspberries into jam. There’s about 20 pounds of blueberries sitting in my deep freeze, waiting to be next. I need more containers first…

Next, I’ve been training the past several months for my triathlon I completed last weekend at Hagg Lake. It was so fun and inspirational; I’m already starting my training for it again next year and talked my husband into competing too. My three-year-old thinks he will race with us. He wanted to start “training” today.

Third, I was at my local city council meeting again a couple nights ago representing our Library Board. An amnesty program that my board members and I have been working on all summer got approved by the council and will start August 1st. It’s so exciting to be part of the changes happening in our little library.

Jam, racing, hiking, libraries, writing… These are only a few things I’m passionate about at the moment. Comment a list of what you’re passionate about!

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Summer Update

It’s been a busy month so far! I hosted my local book club meeting at my house since they all read my book! It was so fun to have a group of people talk about my story in their point-of-view and hear all their thoughts and theories. We had a random name draw for a free, signed copy of my book and everyone brought some awesome snacks to share.

I’ve also been busy with working on things for the library in my town since I am the city’s Library Board President. I have an awesome board to work with; we’re excited about the library re-model and are coming up with lots of new programs to offer. Our board just took a few matters to the last city council meeting, which was fun to see and be a part of.

I am getting farther on book two and am so excited to share it with the world soon. My husband and I were coming up with names for the second book the whole drive home from the coast on Saturday. Naming things is incredibly difficult. Cleo: Under the Surface had two other names before we settled on this one. Want to guess what they were?

Thanks for all your support! Go to your local library! Libraries are cool!

Also, this month is my birthday…

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Cleo: Under the Surface Sequel Updates & Free Paperback Drawing

I hope everyone is having a terrific spring. It’s breathtaking here in Oregon, if you’ve never been here and like the outdoors, I suggest visiting. There are countless waterfalls, beautiful rain forests and beaches. Here’s a picture I took on the Spencer Butte Trail near Eugene today.

I am currently working on the second book for Cleo: Under the Surface, which I hope to have out by the end of the year.  I’ve also been busy doing stuff for our local library (I’m on the library board). Our library is being renovated and we’re creating a lot of exciting programs for all ages.

 I just did a random draw of all my newsletter subscribers for a free, signed paperback, so check your emails if you’re subscribed. If you haven’t yet subscribed, please do so on my website ctbarney.com to hear about upcoming events and a chance to win more prizes.

Also, if you’ve read Cleo: Under the Surface, please review it on Amazon, or post on my social media what you thought of it.

The ebook has been featured in another StoryOrigin promotion in which all of the books listed are free to read on Kindle Unlimited. Check it out!

Have a fantastic day!

C.T. Barney