Episode 108: The Drowning Game with Barbara Nickless

21/03/2025 26 min

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Vicki Atkinson and Wynne Leon are with best-selling author, Barbara Nickless.Barbara's fascinating resume includes roles as a technical writer, instructional designer, raptor rehabilitator, piano teacher, performer, sword fighter, and Director of Education for the country’s largest public astronomical observatory. She shares her journey to becoming a best-selling author of thrillers and how devastating losses have led to new opportunities.Barbara also discusses how writing helps process experiences and how she has taught writingto combat veterans. We delve into her creative fuel that has led to nine novels in ten years, and her wholehearted investment in research and writing, which shines through in her characters' internal growth.Join us as we explore the scenic and beautiful places that inspire Barbara's best-selling novels. You won't want to miss this insightful and inspiring conversation!We know you’ll love it!Links for this episode:Episode 108 show notesBarbara's website: Barbara NicklessThe Drowning Game on GoodreadsBarbara's books on Amazon (and also available through Kindle Unlimited)The Drowning GameThe Dr. Evan Wilding Series:Book 1: At First LightBook 2: Dark of NightBook 3: Play of ShadowsSydney Parnell Series:Book 1: Blood on the TracksBook 2: Dead StopBook 3: AmbushBook 4: Gone to DarknessFrom the hosts:Vicki’s book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith; Blog: https://wynneleon.com/