Barbie Perkins-Cooper, Author

Living Life in the Country As A Writer, Photographer


If you are a reader of my blog, you know a bit about me. My love for music. My love for dancing. My love for writing while working as a professional photojournalist. My passion for singing and karaoke, and simply being on stage. Last night was a most memorable night for me. To quote my …

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Daily, I find myself staring at a computer screen, writing queries to magazines, following up with outstanding queries, composing notes from trips taken, and so on. When I am not doing those chores, I am researching – unlike many writers, not always on the Internet. Once while on a trip with other travel writers, I …

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The week of 9-11 is a week to reminisce and be thankful. Thankful of life, family, friends, loved ones you knew and loved ones you’ve lost. Sunday, 9-11-11, is a significant day in history and in humanity. On this date, exactly ten years ago, family members kissed, saying goodbye, making plans for the evening, after …

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