““From my Book Talk Radio Interview: Barbara’s debut novel Starting Over is described as a sweet and sensuous, closed door romance. Q. Firstly I have to ask, what is a closed door romance? Closed door romances recognize that sex occurs, but they are not concerned with what occurs. That's up to the reader's imagination. Since I like sweet romances, I emphasize the building of relationships. What do the characters bring of themselves? What are their histories, their vulnerabilities, hopes, and fears? They are building intimacy. It is about the foundation for something long term.””
