Reviews

“When my mother died at 88, I should have been more prepared than I was. But, like many people I couldn’t quite face facts and when it happened I wanted something more than just a standard newspaper obituary.

I got in touch with Barbara and express mailed her the contents of a shoebox my mother had kept of newspaper clippings, special programs, and other ephemera. From that and several conversations, we put together a wonderful, living biography of my mother. It was so good that a reporter from the newspaper in which we placed the obit contacted me and interviewed me for an additional story about her life.

I’d recommend Barbara to anyone who wants to see either their own lives or those of their loved ones set down in words. It was one less thing I had to think about and deal with during a sad and stressful time. I am grateful to her for her help.”

James F. Trumm
www.jftrumm.com

“Barbara is an excellent, empathetic interviewer. She puts her subjects at ease with her friendly non-threatening approach and writes in an entertaining manner that accurately reflects the content of what was said, bringing the person alive for readers. She knows how to tell a good story.”

Paul Many
Professor Emeritus of Journalism 
The University of Toledo