Monthly Archives: July 2013

Details, Details, Details

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hello, guys and gals!  This week, let’s talk about the little things — the pleasures of a cozy.   The joy of reading about lovely places where everything is almost perfect (except for a murder or two) while lazing on … Continue reading →

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The Fifties — How Tweet They Were

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

How do, guys and dolls!  As many of you know, I’ve been conversing on Twitter, offering my daily tweets of half-wit wisdom.  As often as possible, I like to be my own gal and share my take on the world, … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishin’

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Life can be such a blurry whirlwind!  What with writing the follow-up novel to STRANGLED BY SILK and the schmoozing, socializing and cocktail swilling that can happily be called research, a girl can really be twirled off her kitten heels.  … Continue reading →

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I See Dead People

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Consider the life of the amateur sleuth.  These are usually mild-mannered people, living their lives, minding their own business.  They come from all walks of life — house wives, cupcake bakers, shop owners, innkeepers, dog groomers, retired baseball players, hairdressers, … Continue reading →

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