The Barefoot Writer Editorial Team

Diane Aksten: January 2014 Writing Challenge Winner

A Day in the Life of a New Barefoot Writer It’s Tuesday, September 1, 2015 — my first official day as a Barefoot Writer. Two

Note to Self: The Wine and Tough Love Edition Hi Marianne, It’s me, your future self — from a year from now. Don’t believe me?

Risk or Regret It’s said that the hardest part about pursuing a dream is the first step, and that’s largely true. The first step toward

Underage Drinking, Uncles, and the Breath of Fresh Air It was the mid‐1980s and Dad was getting re‐married. It was a simple wedding and he

My Life Story “I saw your daughter sitting down at the corner.” I don’t know if that’s exactly what the man said to my mother,

Gardenias, a Watermelon Patch, and Lemon Grass Tea A Recipe for the Perfect Day Writing My younger days consisted of business deals, making the right