Category Archives: e-publishing

More Mystery Men and Women of Santa Lucia

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Here’s a continuation of my who’s who of Santa Lucia, finishing up with some of the fine folks listed in my third novel, A NATE TO REMEMBER. Nathan Reed – Otherwise known as “Nate,” the … Continue reading →

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Get In with the In Crowd

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, it’s been so much fun getting to know so many new friends and readers. All this mixing and mingling with my long time chums is such a blast. Carrying on this week, I’m … Continue reading →

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Oh the Romance, Oh the Suspense

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! One of my favorite days is here. Why, that would be Raves n Faves Thursday, of course. This week I’ve got some great reads by one of the best 20th century authors, Mary Stewart. Now … Continue reading →

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A Terrific Twelvetide to You!

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, it has been a while, hasn’t it? My girls, Andrea and Heather, have finally let me come out and play again. They left me swivelling on a rather precarious (yet entertaining) barstool while they … Continue reading →

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Fall into a Good Book

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Look no further for a good book. I’ve got five that I recommend to you for whiling away the longer evenings.  GRANNY FORKS A FUGITIVE by Julie Seedorf – Granny has a new weapon – … Continue reading →

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Chuck Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! So that’s it for June. Who’da thunk it? And again, yours truly is once again a living cliché – always the bridesmaid and well, you know the rest. But then again, what do I care? … Continue reading →

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Anna Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Here we are, already at the end of May. Time’s just ticking along, isn’t it? Being that it’s the last Monday of the month, it’s time for one of my favorite treats, an author meet … Continue reading →

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So What Have They Been Up To?

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Today I was thinking about my darling Santa Lucians who are the heart of my Poppy Cove Mysteries, and wondering what they do when I’m busy running around and carousing about. They seem to have … Continue reading →

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The View from my Soapbox

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! This week I heard from a talented writer friend that I highly admire who was unfortunately down in the dumps, and quite frankly it made me a little sad. They were doubting their ability as … Continue reading →

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Dream a Little Dream with Me

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Golly, a writer’s life (like all others) has many facets. There’s practicalities and logistics, taxes and finances and various other sundries I’d rather not deal with or think about. Lovely, well meaning but nosy people … Continue reading →

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