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
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!
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
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)
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...
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
It's Friday, and I'm sharing my beautiful cover again because how stunning is this photo by Keith Bernstein? And how lovely are the things these amazing writers have said about my debut out March 3rd?
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
It's Friday, and I'm sharing my beautiful cover again because how stunning is this photo by Keith Bernstein? And how lovely are the things these amazing writers have said about my debut out March 3rd?
Ready for Christmas thanks to the charity shop!
November 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ready for Christmas thanks to the charity shop!
reminds me of this local sign in Fenit
November 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
reminds me of this local sign in Fenit
What???
Get this mofo off my phone you bastards
Get this mofo off my phone you bastards
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
What???
Get this mofo off my phone you bastards
Get this mofo off my phone you bastards
March 3rd, 2026
Though the setting is unspecified, I always had AZ in mind...
Though the setting is unspecified, I always had AZ in mind...
November 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
March 3rd, 2026
Though the setting is unspecified, I always had AZ in mind...
Though the setting is unspecified, I always had AZ in mind...
Doing my FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL, FUCKING FINAL , FINALLY draft of my book and realizing I wrote an amazing novel and I'm really proud of myself and I hope people read it and love it too.
November 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Doing my FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL, FUCKING FINAL , FINALLY draft of my book and realizing I wrote an amazing novel and I'm really proud of myself and I hope people read it and love it too.
My workmate did this great book trailer for IN THE DESERT, out 3-3-2026!
Sound on x
Sound on x
October 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
My workmate did this great book trailer for IN THE DESERT, out 3-3-2026!
Sound on x
Sound on x
I haven't donated in a while but I did tonight and if you have a buck or two, why not support this free resource of information:
October 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I haven't donated in a while but I did tonight and if you have a buck or two, why not support this free resource of information:
Here is the full cover of IN THE DESERT and the stunning tableau by Keith Bernstein. Many thanks to everyone who took their valuable time to read and praise my debut. You'll have to buy the book to read them all and in full! Out March 3rd from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social !
October 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Here is the full cover of IN THE DESERT and the stunning tableau by Keith Bernstein. Many thanks to everyone who took their valuable time to read and praise my debut. You'll have to buy the book to read them all and in full! Out March 3rd from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social !
A traumatized move star returns to his dying hometown to find the woman he loves has disappeared. He vows to find her. In the Desert follows 5 friends as the consequences of a bartered 24 hours from their childhood unravel in betrayal, murder, undying love, and a phone booth at the end of the world.
October 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A traumatized move star returns to his dying hometown to find the woman he loves has disappeared. He vows to find her. In the Desert follows 5 friends as the consequences of a bartered 24 hours from their childhood unravel in betrayal, murder, undying love, and a phone booth at the end of the world.
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!
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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!
IN THE DESERT is out 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to @theandrewkclark.bsky.social!
Many thanks to @theandrewkclark.bsky.social!
October 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
IN THE DESERT is out 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to @theandrewkclark.bsky.social!
Many thanks to @theandrewkclark.bsky.social!
Anyone ready for a cover reveal? Tomorrow?
In the Desert is out 3-3-2026 from
@cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Here's a teaser...
In the Desert is out 3-3-2026 from
@cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Here's a teaser...
October 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Anyone ready for a cover reveal? Tomorrow?
In the Desert is out 3-3-2026 from
@cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Here's a teaser...
In the Desert is out 3-3-2026 from
@cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Here's a teaser...
Are you up for some "dirty cosmic realism"?
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT is coming your way 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to Noel!
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT is coming your way 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to Noel!
October 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Are you up for some "dirty cosmic realism"?
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT is coming your way 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to Noel!
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT is coming your way 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to Noel!
The beach where I grew up
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The beach where I grew up
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT will be published 3-3-2026 by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social !
Many thanks to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social !
October 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT will be published 3-3-2026 by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Many thanks to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social !
Many thanks to @jonathanin2k.bsky.social !
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT, is out 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social.
Many thanks to @melissacuisine.bsky.social!
Many thanks to @melissacuisine.bsky.social!
October 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
My debut novel, IN THE DESERT, is out 3-3-2026 from @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social.
Many thanks to @melissacuisine.bsky.social!
Many thanks to @melissacuisine.bsky.social!