Barbara has been writing unconventional fantasy stories for 23 years. She has said lot of her inspiration comes from reading when she was a teenager Elric Novels by Michael Moorcock, Forgotten Realms, playing, Lone Wolf, Fighting Fantasy and Dungeon and Dragons.
Barbara has said, "The Master Shǒuwèi series has been heavily influenced by Elric and Vamper Hunter D."
 

When writing Barbara is always likes to listen to her favourite Japanese musicians KISAKI & 戮 Riku.