dads Archives - Barbara Meyers

Can A Daughter Go Home Again?

By Barb Meyers March 8, 2020Barbara Meyers, beach read, dads, daughters, If You Knew, parents, Reading, Romance Novels, Uncategorized, Writing3 Comments

Joy left home at 18 with a boy her minister father didn’t approve of. Joy and Mike marry in Vegas and arrive in LA. Shortly thereafter Joy discovers she’s pregnant and before she gives birth Mike is killed in a motorcycle accident. Broke, pregnant and widowed, Joy calls home. Her father, Art, says, “You’ve made your bed. Now lie in it.” He hangs up on her.

How To Reform An A$$hole

By Barb Meyers December 26, 2018Addiction, dads, editors, Family, fiction, If You Dare, Red Bud Series, Romance Novels

He’s got custody of his newborn daughter which he’s ill-equipped to handle. His son wants nothing to do with him. Emmaline’s sister shows up at his door and blames him for her death. The daughter Doug never knew about because Emmaline gave her up for adoption without telling him arrives, bringing her own anger and abandonment issues.

Between father and daughter: “I’m who I am because of you.”

By Barb Meyers September 1, 2018books, dads, daughters, death, love, Marriage, memories, parents, Reading2 Comments

Between father and daughter: “I’m who I am because of you.” Meghan McCain gives a heartfelt, emotional eulogy for her late father, Senator John McCain. Through her tears she shares…

Parents Are Flawed Human Beings. Or Are They?

By Barb Meyers June 28, 2018dads, Family, Mothers, parents, Uncategorized2 Comments

“We did the best we could.” At the time I thought, yeah right. That was your best? Well, it wasn’t nearly good enough. Parents of their generation didn’t compliment their children because they didn’t want them to get a big head.

Joy’s Story

By Barb Meyers March 11, 2018dads, daughters, Family, First Chapters, parents, Writing

“We never agreed. You dictated and eventually I swallowed my own objections. I’ve been choking on them ever since. Joy is here now and she stays.” Marcy tugged Joy’s hand and Joy followed her to the kitchen feeling her father’s stare of disapproval like bullet holes in her back.

White Roses in Winter

By Barb Meyers March 26, 2017baby, dads, daughters, Writing

I wasn't seduced. I wasn't forced. I made a mistake.” Then why doesn't it feel like a mistake? She had asked herself that question over and over again. How could a baby be a mistake?

When Dad Was Sick – Part 14

By gballwvo March 30, 2016dads, dying, Romance Novels1 Comment

Before I left, I told Dad it was okay to let go and that he'd been a good dad. I don't know if he heard me. I like to think he did. It's been eight years. I know he's still with me, but I miss him so much.

When Dad Was Sick – Part 13

By gballwvo March 29, 2016dads, Mothers, Romance Novels

All my mother has inspired me to do is to be as much not like her as I possibly can. So maybe she has inspired me and I’m thankful for that.

When Dad Was Sick – Part Twelve

By gballwvo March 28, 2016dads, death, Romance Novels

Boy, I’ll tell you, when I get home I am going to step up the exercise routine. I can’t stand the idea of getting old and weak.

When Dad Was Sick – Part Nine

By gballwvo March 25, 2016dads, Family, Romance Novels2 Comments

We were discussing his relationships with women. I told him he didn’t have any respect for women in general. He said he thinks his problem is something deep inside and he probably needs therapy to get at the root of it.