BTB IS THE BELLE OF THE BALL OF THE ROSES 2008 On April 26th, Barbara was honored by the St. George's Society of NY at their annual "English Ball Of The Roses." The event, which also honored AIG President and CEO Martin Sullivan was held at Manhattan's Rainbow Room. BTB was presented with her medal of honor by legendary English actor/singer/songwriter Jim Dale (Pushing Up Daisies, Carry On Films, Harry Potter Audio Narrator). Also on hand were Dr. Henry Kissenger, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Sir Nigel Sheinwald and Lady Sheinwald (UK Ambassador to the US), Sir John Sawers and Lady Sawers (UK Ambassador to the UN), plus the Broadway Knights of Monty Python's Spamalot. SEE MORE "ENGLISH BALL OF THE ROSES" PHOTOS IN BARBARA'S PHOTO ALBUM! Barbara and the Knights from Monty Python's Spamalot Barbara and Dr. Henry Kissinger Barbara and Bob arrive at The Rainbow Room English screen/stage actor Jim Dale presents Barbara with her medal

BTB Talks Spaghetti Dogs With The Sunday Independent
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BTB discusses Wuthering Heights and her love of
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BTB GETS HER OBE FROM QEII Best-selling novelist, Barbara Taylor Bradford was awarded her OBE (The Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II on October 10, 2007. The official Investiture took place at Buckingham Palace in London. This award, which was announced in June, was on the Queen's Birthday Honors List. It recognizes Mrs. Bradford for her services to Literature. Her husband, Robert Bradford accompanied her to the Investiture. Barbara Taylor Bradford was born in Leeds, Yorkshire and started her professional writing career on the Yorkshire Evening Post. She is the author of twenty-two international bestsellers, including her twenty-third novel, Heirs of Ravenscar. Over (81) eighty one-million copies of her books have been sold worldwide in 90 countries and over 40 languages. "I am thrilled and excited, as well as very honored to receive the OBE from the Queen," says Mrs. Bradford. "Going to Buckingham Palace and accepting this award from Queen Elizabeth was a very special occasion."

 

BOOK THEATER BRINGS THE MAGIC OF BOOKS TO LIFE ON THE WEB WITH BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD'S Heirs of Ravenscar ON AMAZON.COM New York, NY - October 9, 2007 - Peter Price, President and CEO of The National Academy of Television Arts And Sciences and renowned film producer Robert Bradford transform the book industry with their creation of BOOK THEATER. The debut project presents a collection of filmed scenes from Barbara Taylor Bradford's highly anticipated, 23rd novel, Heirs of Ravenscar (St. Martin's Press), featured on Amazon.com. The four video clips, culled from the pages of Mrs. Bradford's new novel, mark the first time the Internet has been utilized to promote and sell a book as a "short film." BOOK THEATER marks a brand new, innovative medium to intrigue readers. It will allow authors to premiere their work in an extraordinary new visual format enticing both loyal fans and potential new readers. Play Trailer Clip | Click here to read the full story

Dallas Celebrates Barbara Taylor Bradford On November 12th and 13th, 2007, the city of Dallas celebrated Barbara and her novel Heirs of Ravenscar at two unique events: 1) A Texas Style BBQ at the Lupton Cattle Ranch. At this event, Barbara was named an honorary member of the world famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader squad. SEE MORE DALLAS PHOTOS IN BARBARA'S PHOTO ALBUM! 2) A champagne gala at the Women's Museum of Dallas to benefit for the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. More than 250 people were on hand to meet BTB and enjoy a menu prepared by Darren McGrady, former Chef to Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana. Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert proclaimed this day as "Barbara Taylor Bradford Day" in Dallas.

THE MEN IN HER LIFE Barbara is surrounded by her favorite singer, Tony Bennett, and her husband, Bob at her book signing for the Ravenscar Dynasty at Harrah's in Atlantic City.

 

BARBARA AN RT BOOKREVIEWS COVER GIRL Barbara has been featured on the cover of the January '07 edition of RT Bookreviews magazine. Inside, there is a revealing interview feature on Barbara, written by associate editor, Stephanie Klose, as well as a rave review of The Ravenscar Dynasty. RT has also included an excerpt of the first chapter.

 

Reuters Ravenscar Interview Barbara spoke with Belinda Goldsmith of Reuters about the history behind The Ravenscar Dynasty. Click here to read.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Barbara was in the UK to accept THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from The Variety Club of Great Britain on December 8th at a gala luncheon in Leeds. The sold-out luncheon was attended by a record crowd of business leaders and many of Barbara's loyal readers. Barbara is pleased and honored to accept this award, as she is deeply committed to a host of charitable works for children the world over.

A Gala Launch Party For The Ravenscar Dynasty On September 28th in London, Barbara was the guest of honor at the brand new Bond Street location for Moussaieff Jewelers. The event also celebrated the UK release of Barbara's The Ravenscar Dynasty. A giant 40 foot poster of Barbara was hung over Bond Street to greet the arriving guests, including the guest of honor and an assortment of British celebrities and luminaries.

Just Rewards A Big Hit In France The French translation of Just Rewards (La Succession d' Emma Harte) has been a top-5 book all summer in France. La' Succession is also available in French Canada (Quebec) for those seeking a French language edition. The publisher of all French editions of Barbara's books is: Presses De La Cite.

BTB on the Cover of Publisher's Weekly In celebration of her newest hardcover novel, Just Rewards, Barbara is featured on the cover of the December 12th edition of Publishers Weekly.

BTB UK NEWS - A Biography & Unexpected Blessings In Paperback Barbara will be the subject of an authorized biography by renown biographer, Piers Dudgeon. The book, entitled 'Woman of Substance - The Life and Works of Barbara Taylor Bradford' will be issued in the UK by HarperCollins on February 21. It is the first biography on the 'First lady of Fiction' and details Barbara's rise to prominence from her childhood in Leeds through the current days, with extensive analysis of the inspiration behind each BTB novel. This book is published exclusively by HarperCollins UK. To order your copy, click here.

In reaction to this revealing new biography on BTB a few British Newspapers have posted stories. Check out Leeds Today, The Yorkshire Post, and The Telegraph. Also in the UK, Unexpected Blessings will be released in paperback by HarperCollins on February 28th.

BTB A Cover Girl Again! Barbara is featured on the January cover of Romantic Times Book Club Magazine. Inside there is a great interview feature on Barbara, along with a review of Unexpected Blessings. Be sure to pick up a copy on newsstands, or by subscription.

Barbara Attends Star Studded Charity Gala In London On October 7th, Barbara attended a benefit event at the Dorchester Hotel in support of PACT (Parents and Abducted Children Together). Prominent guests included Cherie Blair (Wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair), PACT Founder, Lady Catherine Meyer, and The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson.

click to see full sheet On Monday, July the 7th, Barbara was honored by the British Isle of Man with a rare postal honor. Barbara attended the ceremonies on the Island during the Tynwald Holiday Weekend where she was the guest of honor in a series of events including the unveiling of her new postage stamp. The primary highlight took place on July 7th where Barbara was invited to join Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in a series of public events, including a march in the royal procession for the Tynwald ceremonies. The stamp sheet features the cover of Barbara's brand new novel, Emma's Secret, which includes scenes that take place on the Island. A microscopic excerpt from the new book is imprinted at the bottom of the sheet and can be viewed through a magnified glass. These official postage stamps, which have received Royal Approval, can be ordered through the Isle of Man post office, including a limited quantity of autographed First Day Covers. The direct link is: http://www.gov.im/stamps.

April 24, 2003: Worldwide Bestselling Author Barbara Taylor Bradford accepts her induction tonight into the Writers Hall of Fame of America in Springfield Missouri. The award presentation is made Hall of Fame President Robert Stockdale. Since 1979, Bradford has been the world's bestselling women's author. She joins past Hall of Fame inductees, including Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, Dr. Suess and Mark Twain. The hall opened in 1994.

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In promotion of Living Romantically Every Day, Barbara has written an article for WomenTodayMagazine, a popular Women's Website, about how women can spice up their romantic lives. Be sure to check it out as a preview to the new book! CLICK HERE

Barbara recently sat down with Reuters for a major news feature and interview. Here Barbara talks about her upcoming book on Emma Harte and the secrets to her success of her longtime marriage with her husband Bob. This feature is entitled "Author Bradford Lives Romantically, Writes Copiously". CLICK HERE to read.