Barbara James Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0234

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Barbara James Papers consist of materials related to Barbara James's membership in local and national authors' organizations, as well as notes related to her first three self-published novels.

Dates

Creation: 2017-2019, undated

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet (1 archives box)

Scope and Contents

This collection is primarily composed of materials related to becoming a romance author including items from local and national conferences, manuscript notes and drafts, as well as correspondence with freelance editors and others in the profession.

This collection will be of particular interest to those looking to understand what is involved in being a self-published romance writer in the late 2010s.

Biographical / Historical

Barbara James is an author of romance novels from Brooklyn, New York.

A reader of romance fiction since high school, James became interested in writing romance herself in 2015 after reading the Hot Under the Collar series by Amber Belldene, an Episcopal priest. James was herself studying to become an Episcopal clergywoman at the time, and was ordained in 2018.

James has self-published three contemporary romances since 2017. The books- Starting Over: Rick, Going Home: Roger, and The Wedding Bet: Lauren comprise the Sweet and Sensuous Series.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright and other restrictions may apply to the materials in this collection. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.