ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born in Cuba, Barbara's writing is inspired by the people and places that have colored her life in the US and abroad. She has been published in three Chicken Soup for the Soul books, has been featured at book signings at Barnes & Noble and charities, was a guest author on the online Non-Fiction Chat with Tina, was interviewed live on WGCH radio (Greenwich, CT), and was selected as a featured author for the May 2023 Writers Read "Hi Mom" show at City Winery New York. She has earned first-place awards in national marketing competitions. Her copywriting credits include public relations and marketing campaigns, magazines, national print columns, commercials, TV pilot treatments, and training films. She has published numerous works for government agencies, businesses, organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Barbara is a member of the Writes & Bites author group in Rye, New York.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR CHARITIES AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS! Host a fundraiser or give books as gifts for ONLY $5 each (in stores $14-$17) including shipping. Click to contact Barbara for details. Chicken Soup for the Soul has published over 276 different inspirational books with several on NY Times #1 bestseller list. Distributed by Simon & Schuster, they've 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