Barbara Rachel is the pen name for Barbara Chalom (pronounced Shalom), a native Washingtonian who lives in suburban Maryland with her husband, children, and a dog named Biscuit (as in the cookie, not the breakfast side).
When not agonizing over writing, Barbara may be found working overnight at a local hospital, hiking with her dog, chasing after her children, combing through family genealogy records, or hiding out at home—lost in a cozy romance book or movie.
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Rachel Lazarus is perfectly content with her life as it is.
She lives for her family, her best friend, and her two cats. Admittedly, she does not lead an exciting life, but it is a good life, firmly grounded by her faith. Rachel is a survivor – of loss, of trauma – so everyone should cut her some slack and leave her alone. Of course, her world has become rather small – she works the night shift and spends much of her free time in her safe place at home, watching her stories. Life is just how she wants it—safe and quiet. That is until the women in her life decide she needs to get out more.
Agreeing to go out on three dates sounded simple enough, but Rachel's life is soon turned upside down as she's swept into a whirlwind of feelings and insecurities, revealing layers within her she'd long since forgotten. Rachel's journey isn't just about dating again; it's about rediscovering herself, sometimes facing the trauma of the past, and reigniting a passion for life she thought she had lost.
Will love be the ultimate cure for Rachel Lazarus, or is facing the world outside her comfort zone a door she simply cannot walk through? (Courtesy of Amazon.)
How is Rachel similar to or different from you?
If Alarm Fatigue were made into a movie, who would you cast in the leading roles?
What an idea, this as a movie -- Rachelle Lefevre as Rachel Lazarus, Melanie Laurent as Amalie; and for Dr. Mark Levy: Adam Brody; not quite a leading role but I imagined Michael Vartan as Seth Aaronson.
What is the last book you read that you would recommend?
May I pick two? -- it is a tie between All the Seas of the World by Guy Gavriel Kay, it is transcendent. In the romance category it would be Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez -- I loved it.
What is your favorite autumn activity?
Again it is a tie. I love rewatching Practical Magic with a slice of pumpkin bread and a pumpkin spice latte. As far as something more outdoorsy -- I love hiking year round but really I do enjoy the cooler weather. It feels less like a work out and infinitely more satisfying.
If your life was a TV series, which celebrity would you want to narrate it?
Olivia Colman, hands down. She, like me, is accidentally hilarious and I adore her voice.
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I have, and it was scary at first but in the end I was so proud that I did it!!!
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ReplyDeleteI try not to.
ReplyDeleteA few times and it was scary.
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ReplyDeleteYes and at first it was scary, but then it was a great decision.
ReplyDeleteI do not step out of my comfort zone and would never consider doing so.
ReplyDeleteI've stepped outside of my comfort zone many times, usually not through choice, and I've not particularly liked it. It just felt uncomfortable, which I think is the idea, but it has never felt right to me. I try to stay in my comfort zone whenever I can as it feels better, easier and much less stressful!
ReplyDeleteI have stepped outside my comfort zone, and I'm glad I did.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have. I also realized it was not as bad as I imagined.
ReplyDeleteI have stepped out of my comfort zone a few times. Many of the times it was because I am the oldest and growing up it was suggested that I do something because it was an example for the younger siblings. Sometimes it was a good thing and others not so much.
ReplyDeleteLearning to drive was out of my comfort zone.
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ReplyDeleteI do not step out of my comfort zone.
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