Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, I’m happy to report that both of my girls are feeling pretty darn fine these days and have had a celebratory break after the most interesting year they have had. They never really stopped planning, playing or participating in my Poppy Cove world, but they certainly had to take it easy and had to take care of pesky but necessary situations.

Now they are catching up with me, giving me the attention I so crave and have been almost patiently waiting for. I encouraged them to reread all three books (for those of you just joining me, those would be STRANGLED BY SILK, DEATH OF A BEAUTY QUEEN and A NATE TO REMEMBER) to refresh their minds and get back into the Santa Lucia swing of things. And I’ve been putting a bug in their ears about book four, telling them how it all plays out.

Plus, I’ve been reminding them of all the things they’ve talked about doing to bring more of my social set to you, dear friends and readers. Good and mysterious days are on their way.

Toodles,

Barbara Jean