B J Bowen

Barbara Bowen is a freelance writer. She was a finalist and Honorable Mention in the 2018 Focus: Eddy Awards for her article, “Letting Go with Grace,” published in Unity Magazine. Ms. Bowen is also an accomplished professional oboist who played with the Colorado Springs Symphony for nineteen years.

Drawing on her quirky fellow musicians and orchestral experiences, she created the cozy mystery series, "Musical Murders,” featuring flutist and amateur sleuth Emily Wilson. Number 1 of 3 is "Music is Murder" (Release date, 6-9-21). Number 2 of 3 is "Ballistics at the Ballet" (Release date 9-14-2022). Number 3 of 3 is "Fireworks on the Fourth" (Release date 5-8-2023).

She is a member of Sisters in Crime, lives in Colorado with two canine friends, and has a song for any occasion.