Just in time for the holidays, I've released the second edition of Side Effects. This version has been polished and includes material from the forthcoming follow-up novel, Soundtrack. I'm so excited about this new edition for several reasons. The first should be overwhelmingly obvious. Check out this amazing cover! My friend, genius designer Jordan Veirs, read … Continue reading Introducing Side Effects…Again
Author: Jen Barry
Author of Young Adult novels. Reside in Nashville with my husband, a gorgeous Irishman. Drink too much coffee. Online way too much.
Where I Come From – Part I
When we think about where we come from, the timeline is relatively short. My basic bio includes cities and towns like Chattanooga, Nashville, Oakdale, and New York. If you ask me where I come from, I’ll probably answer Oakdale, even though I’ve now lived a majority of my life in Nashville. I come from Oakdale … Continue reading Where I Come From – Part I
The Greenest Green I’ve Ever Seen
We've been back for almost a month now. I'm always on top of these things, you know. Here are the photos we took in Ireland. You may have already seen some of them if you follow me on Instagram. Enjoy! We also spent time in Dublin celebrating the Easter Rising Centenary, but apparently I was … Continue reading The Greenest Green I’ve Ever Seen
Another Year of Liam Conversations
Last year's post was the most popular of all time, and some of you have already asked when this year's conversations will be posted. I'm guessing this will be a tradition for years to come. So, here it is: another year of Liam conversations. Merry Christmas! … Continue reading Another Year of Liam Conversations
How Hurley Got His Middle Name
Liam didn't want a dog. Any time "dog" was mentioned, he'd wax poetic about his childhood pup, Lucky, and say that no other dog could ever live up to his first. Lucky was a Jack Russell terrier, saved from the shelter in Cork by a seven-year-old Liam and his older sister. They didn't get permission … Continue reading How Hurley Got His Middle Name