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Barbara Freethy
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Barbara Freethy

A native California, Barbara has lived at both ends of the state. While she misses the hot summer nights of Southern California, she enjoys the beautiful bays and hillsides of Northern California, as well as the exciting and intriguing city of San... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Go Big or Go Home - No Regrets
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About Barbara Freethy
  • What is your birthdate?:
    9/25
  • Previous occupations:
    Tour Guide at Universal Studios, Player Rep for the Women's Pro Tennis Tour, Public Relations for the March of Dimes and P.R. Account Exec.
  • Favorite job:
    I loved working for the March of Dimes to help bring attention and funding to prevent birth defects!
  • High school and/or college:
    Hoover High School in Glendale, CA and UC Santa Barbara for a B.A. Degree
Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Filled with love, family and friends
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Go Big or Go Home - No Regrets
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. Family, Friends and Good Health!
Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. On a beach in Maui.
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. I would love to play the piano.
Q. What is your greatest achievement?
A. Raising my children.
Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. Worrying too much!
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. I think I'm a good friend.
Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. I would love to be a dancer on Broadway - if only I could dance
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. Kindness, Loyalty and Generosity
Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. I have a weakness for cheeseburgers!
On Books and Writing
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. Some of my favorite authors include Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Lisa Kleypas, Nora Roberts, Christie Ridgway, Susan Wiggs and Debbie Macomber, and Barbara O'Neall.  But there are many, many more!
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Never give up and write a book you would like to read!
Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
A. Write faster!