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Barbara Rose Brooker on television, in print, in podcasts, and in the public conversation, because she refuses to be anything other than visible.

Television

National TV Appearances

NBC
The Today Show
Featured author discussion on love, aging, and The Viagra Diaries, on one of America's most-watched morning programs.
Syndicated
Inside Edition
Barbara's candor and wit made her a standout guest, speaking on age, relationships, and what Hollywood doesn't want to acknowledge.
Syndicated
Extra
Celebrity news and culture, with Barbara bringing her signature perspective on creativity, love, and life after sixty.
ABC
ABC News / ABC Feature
National coverage exploring Barbara's work and her advocacy for age pride and human rights through Age March.
CBS
CBS News / CBS Feature
In-depth feature on Barbara's publishing career, her advocacy for age pride and human rights, and the global success of The Viagra Diaries.
Syndicated
Entertainment Tonight
Co-Executive Producer Bradly Bessey described her prose as "poetry. She doesn't write the story, she paints it."
Bravo
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
A fan-favorite appearance. Barbara's candor and humor made her instantly memorable on Andy Cohen's live late-night show.
Video

Watch Barbara

Interviews, readings, and conversations: Barbara in her own words.

Reviews

Critical Praise

"A smart, witty, sometimes hilarious coming-of-age novel for and about the boomer generation. Realistic and funny, will appeal to women of all ages, while men should find it attractively controversial."
Kirkus Reviewson The Viagra Diaries
"At last a writer is writing the truth about ageism, Hollywood, creativity, and true love. Love it!"
Paula AbdulDancer, Choreographer, Actor, on Love, Sometimes
"Barbara paints a funny as well as poignant picture of dating, romantic love, parenting an adult daughter, and sex after sixty. She tells the truth and this book vibrates with razor sharp wit!"
Joan Rivers
"Through the eyes of the wonderfully witty, wounded and wistfully romantic Anny Applebaum, we discover a world few authors have dared to enter. Brooker's prose is poetry. She doesn't write this story, she paints it in the subtlest, refined colors imaginable."
Bradly BesseyCo-Executive Producer, Entertainment Tonight
"A most timely read in regard to how fast-track medication, relationships, and communication impact not only who we are and how we behave, but also how one manages to keep a healthy perspective."
Ed AsnerActor
Global Reach

The Viagra Diaries: International Releases

Published in more than 13 countries across four continents, a story that resonated around the world.

Germany
Rowohlt
Spain
Random House Mondadori
Holland
Prometheus
Taiwan
Dala Publishing
Turkey

April Publishing

Poland

Graal Literary Agency

Italy
Italian Edition
+ More

Russia · Romania · Portugal · Hungary · Bulgaria · Brazil

Media Inquiries

Press & Interview Requests

Barbara is available for interviews, speaking engagements, and media appearances. For press inquiries, please get in touch.

Contact for Press Inquiries