Charities and religious organizations can raise funds and host special events
with book signings (50% off retail price). Email me for details. 

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 a NY Times best-selling book series, 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.

Barbara 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. She was selected as a featured author for the WritersRead live shows in 2023 and the 2025 Carnegie Hall Partner Event 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 Author Talks and Writing Workshops, sharing tips and resources to inspire participants to pen their stories. Her extensive public speaking credits include conducting workshops and presentations for major corporations and Connecticut state agencies.

Barbara is an adjunct professor at the Connecticut State Community College, teaching entrepreneurship, marketing, and writing. 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 are published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. The series has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, with over 400 titles translated into 43 languages, and several on the New York Times #1 bestseller list.

“The day a four-legged, Cuban surprise forced his way into my first Italian/American Thanksgiving.” --  “Hog Wild” on page 12 in The Spirit of Christmas 10/14/2025 issue

“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 myl life.” -- “A Woman Walks Into a Pub” page 208 in The Advice That Changed My Life 3/14/2023 issue

NONPROFIT AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS GET OVER 50% OFF on these Chicken Soup for the Soul books when booking special fundraising events and book signings.  Contact Barbara for details.

Magazine Articles

Live Readings at City Winery NYC

Beats of Our Hearts read at the WritersRead
5/6/2025 live show City Winery NYC 

Hog Wild read at the WritersRead
5/4/2023 live show at City Winery NYC 

Radio Interview on WGCH

Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast