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one lone author’s journey
Want to help name my next book?
Posted by Barry Parham on 02/08/2012
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/be-a-famous-editor-and-earn-nothing/
‘A Comedy of Eros’ Included in National Humor Anthology
My Funny Valentine America’s Most Hilarious Writers Take On Love, Romance, and Other Complications [Paperback]
Posted by Barry Parham on 11/30/2011
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/2011-11-30/
Parham Accepted To Independent Author Network (IAN)
5 January 2010 Barry Parham has been accepted as a featured author in the Independent Author Network. Barry Parham – The Independent Author Network The Independent Author Network is a group of like minded authors who are self published or published by a small indie press. The group is open to authors who are active [...]
Posted by Barry Parham on 01/05/2011
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/parham-accepted-to-independent-author-network-ian/
Book Signing/Readings @ GCT
Book Signing/Readings @ Greenwood Community Theatre
Posted by Barry Parham on 01/04/2011
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/book-signingreadings-gct/
Book Signing/Readings @ Centre Stage
Book Signing/Readings @ Centre Stage :: Greenville’s Professional Theater This could get ugly.Now I’ve got to sign my name AND read out loud. On stage. In public. Imagine how the penthouse crowd is gonna feel when I introduce them to Big Carl, Carl’s twin girls (Euphoria and Carl’s Junior), and the good sisters from Our [...]
Posted by Barry Parham on 11/20/2010
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/book-signingreadings-centre-stage/
‘Perfect’ Is Named A Finalist in “America’s Funniest Humor” Writing Contest
Barry Parham, a writer from Greenville, SC, and author of the humor book, Why I Hate Straws, was named a Finalist in the most recent “America’s Funniest Humor!” Writing Contest held by HumorPress.com. For his accomplishment, Parham has earned publication in HumorPress.com’s online humor showcase. His entry, “Perfect” is about dating and other self-inflicted wounds. [...]
Posted by Barry Parham on 08/31/2010
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/perfect-is-named-a-finalist-in-%e2%80%9camerica%e2%80%99s-funniest-humor%e2%80%9d-writing-contest/
‘Razing Arizona’ Wins 2nd Place in “America’s Funniest Humor” Writing Contest
Barry Parham, a writer from Greenville, SC, and author of the humor book, Why I Hate Straws, is the 2nd-Place winner in the most recent “America’s Funniest Humor!” Writing Contest held by HumorPress.com. For his accomplishment, Parham has earned publication in HumorPress.com’s online humor showcase. His entry “Razing Arizona” is about ongoing border disputes in [...]
Posted by Barry Parham on 06/22/2010
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/razing-arizona-wins-2nd-place-in-america%e2%80%99s-funniest-humor-writing-contest/
“Why I Hate Straws” Author Interview: WJBC
03 June 2010 “Why I Hate Straws” radio interview with host Ron Ross of WJBC in Bloomington, Illinois http://wjbc.com/Tabid/7997/default.aspx?AID=16358
Posted by Barry Parham on 06/04/2010
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“Perfect” an OpenSalon.com Editor’s Pick
As Barry continues construction on his second book (tentatively titled “Sorry, We Can’t Use Funny”), his humor column “Perfect” has been selected as an Editor’s Pick at OpenSalon.com, and an excerpt from the story is quoted on the site’s home page. http://open.salon.com/cover
Posted by Barry Parham on 05/30/2010
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2010/05/30/perfect-an-opensalon-com-editors-pick/
Lebrary.com interview (04/02/2010)
Barry’s interview with Charlotte Mielziner, Premium Writer at Helium.com & Interview Blogger at Lebrary.com http://lebrary.com/blog/2010/04/02/interview-with-barry-parham/
Posted by Barry Parham on 04/03/2010
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2010/04/03/lebrary-com-interview-04022010/
Indie Books To Read This Spring – MORE Magazine – For Women
“Why I Hate Straws makes more.com Top 10 Book List” more.com and IndieReader.com’s 10 book picks View >>
Posted by Barry Parham on 03/25/2010
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/indie-books-to-read-this-spring-more-magazine-for-women-40-plus22/
Amazon.com Customer Reviews
WL: Perfectly Offbeat (5 Stars) Once you discover why funny man Barry Parham hates straws, you’ll never look at one the same way again. As you get caught up in his offbeat world view you’ll also never look at Alaska, Barbies, or Joe Biden the same way either. This book collects a myriad of Parham’s [...]
Posted by Barry Parham on 03/24/2010
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/amazon-com-customer-reviews/
2010-03-18
Posted by Barry Parham on 03/18/2010
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Why I Hate Straws Is Named A Finalist in “America’s Funniest Humor” Writing Contest
Barry Parham, a writer from Greenville, SC, and author of the humor book, Why I Hate Straws, was named a Finalist in the most recent “America’s Funniest Humor!” Writing Contest held by HumorPress.com. For his accomplishment, Parham has earned publication in HumorPress.com’s online humor showcase. His entry, “The Girl For Me” is about Barbie’s 50th [...]
Posted by Barry Parham on 02/26/2010
http://barryparham.wordpress.com/2010/02/26/why-i-hate-straws-is-named-a-finalist-in-americas-funniest-humor-writing-contest/
Why I Hate Straws Named A Semi-Finalist in “America’s Funniest Humor” Writing Contest
Barry Parham, a writer from Greenville, SC, and author of the humor book, Why I Hate Straws, was named a Semi-Finalist in the most recent “America’s Funniest Humor!” Writing Contest held by HumorPress.com. For his accomplishment, Parham has earned publication in HumorPress.com’s online humor showcase. His entry, “Driving Miss Conception” is about the subtle (and [...]
Posted by Barry Parham on 02/26/2010
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