Monthly Archives: March 2014

Jacob Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Time for another installation of Take 5 with yours truly!  Today we have a delightful visit with my fellow writer friend, Jacob M. Appel, author of the Rabbi Kappelmacher Mysteries, the first in the series … Continue reading →

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The Best is Yet to Come!

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  I’m very happy to announce that I have sent off my manuscript for my second Poppy Cove Mystery to my publisher, Cozy Cat Press.  I’ll keep you all in the know on the progress. There’s … Continue reading →

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So What’s on Tonight, Barbara Jean?

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Let’s all settle down in my living room for a spell, shall we?  It has been said many times that television had its golden age during the 50’s.  Now I think that every era has … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Welcome back to my weekly blog — nice to see you.  Today, I’m going to talk about having a sense of humor — even at the most awkward of times.  My girls, Andrea and Heather … Continue reading →

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In the Alternate Universe…

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Andrea and Heather here, taking over the blog from Barbara Jean once again.  This week we wanted to talk about our lives outside of the alter ego domain. Being that we are relatively new to … Continue reading →

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