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!
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🎉🎉🎉
And this is what the very kind Jonathan had to say about my debut which will be published 3-3-26!
November 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🎉🎉🎉
And this is what the very kind Jonathan had to say about my debut which will be published 3-3-26!
November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
And this is what the very kind Jonathan had to say about my debut which will be published 3-3-26!
Looking forward to this!
Fun fact: Look closely & you can see a copy of COUNT THE DUST in Jim Jarmusch's 2003 film, COFFEE AND CIGARETTES.
It appears in a few of the scenes where <*checks notes*> characters sit at a table drinking coffee & smoking cigarettes.
Get yours Tuesday from @leftoverbooks.bsky.social ☕🚬
It appears in a few of the scenes where <*checks notes*> characters sit at a table drinking coffee & smoking cigarettes.
Get yours Tuesday from @leftoverbooks.bsky.social ☕🚬
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Looking forward to this!
When you read my debut and wonder how I did it....this, this is how.
IN THE DESERT, coming from @[email protected] 3-3-2026
IN THE DESERT, coming from @[email protected] 3-3-2026
November 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
When you read my debut and wonder how I did it....this, this is how.
IN THE DESERT, coming from @[email protected] 3-3-2026
IN THE DESERT, coming from @[email protected] 3-3-2026
Vaguely wondering if a certain someone's trillion dollars came from Fort Knox
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Vaguely wondering if a certain someone's trillion dollars came from Fort Knox
don't think this song has ever gotten the recognition it deserves
youtu.be/XjtCsrEz0XY?...
youtu.be/XjtCsrEz0XY?...
Rocky Took A Lover
YouTube video by Bell X1
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
don't think this song has ever gotten the recognition it deserves
youtu.be/XjtCsrEz0XY?...
youtu.be/XjtCsrEz0XY?...
Most people have the spring clean, but the Irish have the Christmas clean
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Most people have the spring clean, but the Irish have the Christmas clean
My house faries keep stealing my hair clips znd it's becoming a problem
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
My house faries keep stealing my hair clips znd it's becoming a problem
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Best Christmas ad yet! Knocks John Lewis into a cocked hat.
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Best Christmas ad yet! Knocks John Lewis into a cocked hat.
47.95 pps for company Christmas meal. The local restaurants might rein themselves in.
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
47.95 pps for company Christmas meal. The local restaurants might rein themselves in.
IRISH/UK people
Do you toast scones, yes or no?
Do you toast scones, yes or no?
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
IRISH/UK people
Do you toast scones, yes or no?
Do you toast scones, yes or no?
We don't talk enough about the ravages of addiction and suicide in this country
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We don't talk enough about the ravages of addiction and suicide in this country
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Great to see so many friends, including @anniewestdotcom.bsky.social , included on this list of websites
#shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses #Irish #Christmas #shopping #spéirgorm #speirghorm
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
#shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses #Irish #Christmas #shopping #spéirgorm #speirghorm
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
100 Irish websites for all your Christmas presents: Shopping guide for the festive season
A curated, all-Irish roundup of the best places to shop for gifts — online and on time
www.irishtimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Great to see so many friends, including @anniewestdotcom.bsky.social , included on this list of websites
#shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses #Irish #Christmas #shopping #spéirgorm #speirghorm
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
#shoplocal #supportsmallbusinesses #Irish #Christmas #shopping #spéirgorm #speirghorm
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
First person in town seemingly to put Christmas window lights up.
Always late with the drco, thought I'd be early this year. Tree next weekend
Always late with the drco, thought I'd be early this year. Tree next weekend
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
First person in town seemingly to put Christmas window lights up.
Always late with the drco, thought I'd be early this year. Tree next weekend
Always late with the drco, thought I'd be early this year. Tree next weekend
Christ, it's shit out...says every coastal irish person every day of winter
November 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Christ, it's shit out...says every coastal irish person every day of winter
can someone please tell me the story with smart tvs in ireland? Does anyone I buy make me sign up with some service like Samsung or Alexa or crap like that? any recommendations for something cheap and cheerful for a christmas present?
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
can someone please tell me the story with smart tvs in ireland? Does anyone I buy make me sign up with some service like Samsung or Alexa or crap like that? any recommendations for something cheap and cheerful for a christmas present?
Okay, this was tasty but 8 euro for an ice cream (a meaning ONE)sandwich tasty?
Me thinks not (had a voucher, will never buy)
Me thinks not (had a voucher, will never buy)
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Okay, this was tasty but 8 euro for an ice cream (a meaning ONE)sandwich tasty?
Me thinks not (had a voucher, will never buy)
Me thinks not (had a voucher, will never buy)
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Talking uplit, booktok, Finfarran, my new novel #OnceAYear and my fifty years in the writing business, with two of Ireland's nicest book-loving podcasters
@bookstationeire.bsky.social @gaiabanks.bsky.social #booksky #Irish #fiction #spéirgorm #podcast
shows.acast.com/natter/episo...
@bookstationeire.bsky.social @gaiabanks.bsky.social #booksky #Irish #fiction #spéirgorm #podcast
shows.acast.com/natter/episo...
S4 EP6 Felicity Hayes-McCoy | Natter
shows.acast.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Talking uplit, booktok, Finfarran, my new novel #OnceAYear and my fifty years in the writing business, with two of Ireland's nicest book-loving podcasters
@bookstationeire.bsky.social @gaiabanks.bsky.social #booksky #Irish #fiction #spéirgorm #podcast
shows.acast.com/natter/episo...
@bookstationeire.bsky.social @gaiabanks.bsky.social #booksky #Irish #fiction #spéirgorm #podcast
shows.acast.com/natter/episo...
My first bus journey in about 100 years ama
After last night's drive from Dingle to Tralee in torrential rain, fog and floods, I'm taking the bus to Dingle Lit today!
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My first bus journey in about 100 years ama
After last night's drive from Dingle to Tralee in torrential rain, fog and floods, I'm taking the bus to Dingle Lit today!
November 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
After last night's drive from Dingle to Tralee in torrential rain, fog and floods, I'm taking the bus to Dingle Lit today!
2 years ago this night, I was seated at the same table as the soon to be Booker Prize winner, Paul Lynch for the Irish Book Awards. I was shortlisted for Irish Short story of the year. The last year the shortlist was from hundreds of eligible stories. Read story here www.google.com/amp/s/varian...
November 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
2 years ago this night, I was seated at the same table as the soon to be Booker Prize winner, Paul Lynch for the Irish Book Awards. I was shortlisted for Irish Short story of the year. The last year the shortlist was from hundreds of eligible stories. Read story here www.google.com/amp/s/varian...
Fairly certain I just saw a vampire
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Fairly certain I just saw a vampire
The scene is set for Eimear McBride and Nicole Flaherty on opening night of @dinglelit.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The scene is set for Eimear McBride and Nicole Flaherty on opening night of @dinglelit.bsky.social
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