R.C. Barnes

R.C. Barnes’ novel INK FOR THE BELOVED is the first book in her Tattoo Teller series and a love letter to her adolescent years in the East Bay. The series is set in Berkeley and features her fearless biracial teen detective, Bess Wynters, who possesses a unique psychic talent involving tattoos.

The second book in the series, INK FOR THE DAMNED, was recently released. This title explores darker topics such as cult indoctrination and missing teenage girls.

For over thirty years, R.C. (also known as Robin Claire) has worked in the entertainment industry in film and television development. She was a long-time executive at Walt Disney Studios, and if you’ve seen any movies featuring snow, a dog, and a sled, Robin probably worked on it.

A produced playwright and screenwriter, Robin has published many short stories in science fiction, urban fantasy, and dystopian anthologies. Robin also works as a writing coach and currently serves as a college essay reader at Berkeley High.

She lives in Berkeley and is the mother of three very nice people. Check her out at rcbarneswriter.com or find her on Instagram @rcinlala