“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