ABOUT THE AUTHOR

After four decades as an award-winning marketing copywriter, Barbara delved into non-fiction and poetry writing and is widely published in three Chicken Soup for the Soul books, magazines, and other print media. Born in Cuba, her works are inspired by the people and places that have colored her life in the US and abroad. She has conducted book signings at Barnes & Noble and charities, was a guest author on Norwalk Library's Non-Fiction Chat with Tina, and was interviewed live on WGCH radio (Greenwich, CT). One of her non-fiction stories was featured in the Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. Barbara was selected as a featured author for the 2023 Writers Read live show at City Winery in New York City. Her professional writing credits include public relations, television, and marketing efforts for Fortune 500 companies, government, and private industry.
 
As an experienced public speaker, Barbara is booked for inspirational talks, sharing uplifting stories, amazing studies on the healing powers of kindness and laughter, and writing tips. She lectures at elderly care residences, guiding and inspiring residents to pen their stories. Her extensive public speaking credits include conducting numerous workshops and presentations for major corporations and Connecticut state agencies.

Barbara is an adjunct professor at Norwalk Community College, teaching entrepreneurship and marketing. She is a volunteer mentor and competition judge for high school business students and a strong supporter of music and the arts in public schools and her community.  Barbara earned a degree in Communications from Rutgers University. She resides in Stamford, CT, where she co-owns a marketing agency with her husband and is the proud parent of two daughters and three granddaughters.

Barbara's nonfiction stories have been published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. The series has several books on NY Times #1 bestseller list and sold over 600 million copies with translations into more than 40 languages.

“A total stranger taught me how a simple gesture of kindness from 12 years ago became a lasting gift for both of us." -- "Dennis” on page 235 in Kindness Matters 3/22/2022 issue

“My clowning-around mischief triggered unexpected, embarrassing consequences.” -- “Psychic Baby Babs” on page 86 in My Wonderful, Wacky Family 11/1/2022 issue

“A random woman convinced me to switch college majors and changed my personal life.” -- “A Woman Walks Into a Pub” page 208 in The Advice That Changed My Life 3/14/2023 issue

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Barbara's live reading of her nonfiction story, Hog Wild, at a Writers Read event at City Winery New York.