8 Quotes & Sayings By Julia Barkey

Julia Barkey is the author of seven novels, including the New York Times bestselling memoir "My Year of Meats." Her first novel, "The Last Mrs Dalloway," was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award. Her other novels include "Sugar Town," "Lines of Evidence," and "A Good Death." She has written essays for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, The Los Angeles Times, and Harper's Magazine. She blogs for The Huffington Post on books, writing, and life.

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Suddenly the bridge was filled with intense warmth, Will had lit the fire. Everyone immediately scurried over to it, with the exception of Scott. Carrie looked back at him, he was sitting with his back leaned against a stone pillar. The light from the flames danced on his sharp features and reflected in his dark eyes. Scott always wore a half-smile that was suspiciously close to a smirk. She was practically immune to his cockiness and wasn’t at all bothered by it the way that Will seemed to be. Julia Barkey
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“Alright, who’s first?” Crystal asked once Carrie was in the chair that she had instructed her to sit in. Everyone was quiet. “Who wants to draw straws?” Matt asked. Carrie hadn’t realized until this moment that the subtle smile on his face never faded. It was as though he found humor in everything that was going on. Will slowly raised his hand, his other hand was left shoved in the pocket of his blue jeans, “I’ll do it.” . Julia Barkey
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No, ” Scott’s voice cracked, “Carrie look at me.” Carrie bit down on her lip and tried to focus on the healing process. The usual sensation of the energy flowing through her finger tips was a weak haze and it completely disappeared when Scott whispered, defeated, “Carrie, please. Julia Barkey