Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on January 30, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Barbara! May your day be filled with more excitement than the plot twists in "Virgins of Paradise," and may you celebrate with a passion rivaling that found within the pages of "Soul Flame." Your novels have transported us through history's most captivating eras—proving once again you're timelessly fabulous!

Here's to another year as vibrant as your storytelling. Whether it's unraveling medical mysteries like those gripping scenes from "Vital Signs" or crafting romances we can't put down, you've mastered it all. Keep writing stories that sweep readers off their feet—and remember: birthdays are just research for future historical fiction plots!