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Erin Barnes

(She/Her)
Denver
As seen in: Medium, Men's Health, The Bollard, OK Whatever
Covers:  music, arts and entertainment, sex and relationships, synesthesia, rebellion
(she/her) Award-winning author of Glory Guitars (International Book Award, National Indie Excellence) | Synesthete | PR for @meowwolf | agency: @TRFnews

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Erin K. Barnes is a Denver-based author and writer of memoir, speculative fiction, music journalism, and travel. A synesthete, PR wing woman, mother, and Colorado native, Erin splits her time between writing projects and managing PR for the largest exhibition of the immersive arts and entertainment company, Meow Wolf, in Denver.

Erin revisited her rebellious youth with a low art exploration of the Fort Collins punk scene of the ‘90s, Glory Guitars: Memoir of a Teenage Degenerate. The scene’s wa…

Erin Barnes’s Journalist Portfolio

An Anti-Interview with Reggie Watts

An Anti-Interview with Reggie Watts

Proving once again that Meow Wolf inspires even the most creative spirits, Reggie Watts improvises alongside …

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I'm BFFs With My Metamour: My Husband Has a Girlfriend, and Now We're Friends

I'm BFFs With My Metamour: My Husband Has a Girlfriend, and Now We're Friends

That’s right: the love of my life is dating another woman, and she’s awesome.

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Can You Recreate Synesthesia With Music? - OK Whatever

Can You Recreate Synesthesia With Music? - OK Whatever

A former music journalist gives tips on enhancing your senses, so that sounds have colors, shapes, and textur…

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The Best Places to Feed Your Baby at Meow Wolf | Meow Wolf

The Best Places to Feed Your Baby at Meow Wolf | Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf's immersive art experiences are designed to be experienced by all. Our exhibits have the power to b…

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Articles

Fishing in Public

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By Figgy DiBenedetto, Dan Zarin, Erin Barnes
| The Bollard Verified
The Plant Party After reading a recent story in The Bollard [“American Junta: A Mainer who fled violence in Africa reflects on his abduction by ICE,” March 2026], I’ve made a very big decision. I have decided to run for election. The way Paul, the man in the story, was treated really made me think. Now I’d like to say some stuff about my campaign. Please hear me out. First off, Running for what? That all depends on some things that I’m not in control of.
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Smokin’ Sausage Showdown

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By Figgy DiBenedetto, Dan Zarin, Erin Barnes
| The Bollard Verified
Sweet Italian Edition Local backyard barbecue enthusiasts are mourning the loss of Fresh Approach this summer.
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The Notorious F.I.G.

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By Dan Zarin, Erin Barnes, Figgy DiBenedetto
| The Bollard Verified
Bred in the Bone 133 Main St., Damariscotta 563-6124 bitbmaine.com After 16 years in Maine’s largest (and hippest) city, I have officially traded the crowds and sirens of the West End for roosters, black flies, and church bells. My serotonin levels are up and my blood pressure is down. And when I take the 10-mile drive to the nearest town, I know I can walk through both Renys and not know a soul… yet.
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