Francine Barish-Stern has been a published author for over 40 years, and has received numerous awards for poetry and short stories. Her “Rainbow City” won first place and was published in “The Arts Newspaper.” She has written many articles for newspapers and magazines and has authored many books, including, ”TELL IT TO THE FUTURE,” and “NEW HORIZONS.”  She has recently created her first full length novel as a trilogy, "Code 47   to   B R EV Force.”   Francine has developed writing programs for all ages and has turned years of working with aspiring authors into a new book, “How To Write Your Book…From an Idea to Your Finished Story.”  She has edited the work of writers young and old.. She teaches writing, acting and co-wrote and produced, the play, "The WE Nobody Knows" for Crown Players. Over the years, she has expanded to working with authors on a one on one basis.    She has also turned her love of writing to helping children achieve their writing dreams, and is currently tutoring children to develop their imaginations into brilliantly told stories.    

Francine is also an accomplished business writer, specializing in writing seminars.

Francine has recently added photography to her creative interests and has won a major prize for her first exhibit. Recently, her photograph, “Falls at the Bridge” was exhibited at the Art Museum of Western Virginia. All her art work are reproduced exclusively as Art on Gold. She also has an exclusive contract with Greetings on Gold where she has created poetry for over 300 frameable Metal Greeting Cards.