“A storyteller of mythical proportions.” Storytelling Magazine
“From the myths of Mount Olympus translated into Texas tales, born-again Bible stories, and button box memories, Barbara strings words like pearls and helps us see the worlds beauty – even while showing the bumps, bruises, and batterings that come with making beauty from ashes.” Debi Richan, Timpanogos Storytelling Institute
“With her incurable Waco drawl, feminist sympathies, and cheerleader’s do-right attitude, Barbara McBride-Smith spins stories as you’ve never heard them before.” August House Publishers
“Her stories will make you laugh, but they will also break your heart and give you a new take on the struggles of ‘we mortals’ to live our lives on this earth.” New Directions for Women