Barbara Niven’s Message to Hallmark FansTaking to Instagram, Niven posted a photo of her in the Big Apple. Niven went on to issue a special message to fans that was honest, powerful, and very inspiring. Hallmark Fans React to Barbara Niven’s Sweet and Kind WordsThere’s no question that Niven’s message touched fans’ hearts. Many of them flooded the comments section to show her just how much it meant to them that she considered them part of the Hallmark family. Beloved Hallmark stars took over the 92nd Street YMCA in New York City for a celebration for the ages to mark 25 years of the network.