Monthly Archives: December 2013

Stephen Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Let’s all take a little breather between festive rounds and get to know one of my dear friends, Stephen Kaminski.  He’s the author of the Damon Lassard mysteries and a fine young man.  We had … Continue reading →

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And a Few More Cozy Cats for You!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  First of all I would love to wish you all the best for the holiday season!  Merry Christmas, Soulful Solstice, Joyful Kwanzaa, Happy New Year — and all the other ways you share the love … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Real Cozy Cats!

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there , guys and dolls!  This has been such a big year for yours truly, and it’s only going to get better in the years to come.  For those of you who have been following along, you know this … Continue reading →

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Swinging Holiday Partytime!

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Tis the season for the parties!  Here’s some of my favorite things that bring the sashay to the swing and make the season a little jollier. Start by adding the right people — the fun … Continue reading →

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Let’s All Go to the Movies!

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Rest assured, yours truly is hard at work on the next Poppy Cove Mystery (Miss Santa Lucia, Nora Burbank, doesn’t know what’s coming, poor girl), but every now and then a girl needs to take … Continue reading →

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