Writing has always been a hobby for Barb, starting with poetry when she was about eleven. She wrote picture books (in verse) for some family members that her mom illustrated. They were fun to do and special keepsakes for those receiving the books. Later, Barb took classes through the Institute of Children's Literature. She wrote a historical fiction fantasy, which has now developed into a book.

The inspiration for Mirror Image came from Barb’s time as a child spent on her grandparents’ farm in Redmound, Wisconsin. Time travel always intrigued her; it seemed fitting to combine both in her first chapter book for preteens.

Barb also has two picture books in the works. Farmyard Fantasy being illustrated by a nephew and The Big Red Thing, recently sent to publishers for consideration.

Writing is part of Barb’s heritage in that she has poems written by her Grandmother Lillie (Hammond) Worman and Great-Grandmother Elida Worman.

She enjoys spending time with family and friends, loves to read, enjoys cooking and baking, gardening, putting up vegetables, making jellies, canning, and of course, writing.

Barb writes from her northwest Wisconsin home she shares with her husband, Greg, and black lab, Bear.

Barb is a member of:

Namekagon Congregation United Church of Christ
Faith in Action
Yarnspinners Writing Group