To my good friend, and romance supporter Barb Hicks.
I met Barb when my very first book was published. She's visible on many email lists, does online reviews for a variety of sites, and is now a contributor to Arabella Magazine .
Barb is well loved by many authors, and is friends with many readers far and wide.
If you know Barb, or if you just want to thank her for tirelessly supporting the romance genre, please take a few moments to post.
January 7th 2004
09:16:51 PM
Name: Nancy Warren
Comments:
Bad Barb is the least bad person I know! Thank you Barb for your unfailing support of romance, your great reviews, and best of all, The Closet. And thanks Lori for recognizing Barb in such a nice way.
Nancy
January 4th 2004
01:18:49 PM
Name: Karri
Comments:
I've been priviledged to have known Barb for a couple of years now. I now consider her one of my truest friends. Always there with a witty comment, a tease about an upcoming book and with a naughty outlook on life. Barb is truly a one of a kind. Keep up the good (or bad...lol) work Barb.
Karri
January 4th 2004
11:04:32 AM
Name: Becky Barker
Comments:
Adding my tribute to Bad Barb, a true friend of romance and writers. It's great to have people like Barb sharing our enthusiasm for books. All my best, Becky
January 3rd 2004
08:04:57 PM
Name: Mary Froelich
Comments:
Barb is great fun! From the teasers from all those upcoming books to her one-line quips to the groups! I can't think of too many people I'd want to meet more than I would Barb~
OH boy the books she's talked me into buying THANKS BARB FOR EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM!
Mary F
January 2nd 2004
08:47:02 AM
Name: Janice Maynard
Comments:
Barb - You may have heard me say on Lori's board that one of my favorite Christmas movies is The Muppet Christmas Carol. In one of the songs called "Thankful Heart" the lyrics say, "...and if you need to know the measure of a man (or woman!), you simply count "her" friends!! You have made a positive impact on many people's lives, and this tribute is well-deserved!!
Janice Maynard
January 2nd 2004
08:17:38 AM
Name: Paige
Comments:
You are the best Barb! We all love you! Thank you for supporting Lori and the Romance genre in general.
January 1st 2004
10:47:25 PM
Name: Dianne Castell
Comments:
Barb's the best!! I've never met a happier, more up-beat, positive person than Barb Hicks. She's a real inspiration. No one supports romance readers and authors more than Barb. She's relentless. Thanks, Barb, for your enthusiasm and cheerfulness. You make the world a better place!
Dianne
January 1st 2004
10:14:50 PM
Name: Morgan Leigh
Comments:
It's MY Turn!!! . Don't worry, Barb. I'll be kind. He-he. There is a closet with my name on it, i know.
Seriously though...
Barb has been a driving force in my writing career because she's been a friend who wouldn't let me give up and was honest enough to tell me if it could be better.
I met her in a chat room in September of 1999, and when she found out i was seriously writing, hoping to be published someday, she's been on my case Ever since! It's thanks to her and other friends i've met through her that my dreams have come true and there is a book with my name on it, with two more in 2004!
She makes fun of me til i am laughing at myself, and lemme tell ya, that's not easy to do! It's a special person who can turn you from pessimist to optimist, but somehow, Barb did that.
I'm grateful for the friendship she's shown me, and i'll continue to be a friend to her for many years to come.
Thanks Barb, for all your wonderful deeds, your shameless promotion of your favorite authors, and unending support of friends. We're so glad you found your way to the Internet and to all of us. I'm lucky to have met you, and to be a part of your life.
Hugs!
Morgan.
January 1st 2004
07:26:15 PM
Name: BadBarb
Comments:
OH MY GAWD!!! I had no idea this was up until Patti mentioned it to me tonight. I think the best thing I ever did was buy webtv and go online. I have met so many people who have become really good friends over the years. When I first came online, I had hopes of meeting maybe an author or two, it just boggles my mind when I think about how many I have met and have become close friends with over the years. Lori has been so supportive over the few years I have been looking for a job and in the last couple of months even more so. I really don't think I do anything, I just think its a case of me having a big mouth.
Thanks Lori for doing this!!
Barb
January 1st 2004
04:04:04 PM
Name: LuAnn McLane
Comments:
It is people like Barb that makes being a writer so much fun.Thanks so much, Barb, for the support you give the romance genre. You are truly a kind, giving, person and I'm lucky to have met you! I wish you the very best and a Happy New Year!
LuAnn
January 1st 2004
03:24:33 PM
Name: Lucy Monroe
Comments:
I haven't known Barb very long, just a few months really, so it amazes me how she's already touched my life and blessed my career. She's an amazing woman with a gift for words in her reviews and she's so very supportive of the many subgenres of romance. I admire her big time and I'm so glad to have connected with her!
Hugs,
Lucy
January 1st 2004
02:23:37 PM
Name: PattiF
Comments:
Barb has such a big heart and is a very loyal and enthusiastic person to be around. She is forever spreading the word on new books she has read and the authors are lucky to have her. As a friend, I'm lucky to know her and count her as of one of my dearest friends. Thanks, Lori, for this tribute to Barb.
Patti
January 1st 2004
01:47:30 PM
Name: Julie Elizabeth Leto
Comments:
Just wanted to add my two cents about Barb, who has become such a cherished friend. For years, we've been able to talk about everything from books to children to jobs and everything in between. I loved sharing a cab with her from the airport in NYC this summer so we had a few moments to speak privately. She's been a huge supporter of my career and I know she's hand-sold so many of my books through her enthusiasm and true, heart-felt love of the genre. I can't say enough about Barb and wish her all the best in 2004 and beyond!!!
