Category Archives: Indie Presses

Weekends are Made for Intrigue

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Already Thursday’s here. My goodness, I just got over Monday. With the next weekend almost upon us, it’s time for my Raves and Faves, and this week I’m so excited to talk about the Lane … Continue reading →

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Now Where was I?

Posted on July 18, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Chuck Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

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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Lane Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on June 29, 2015 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, June’s now almost over the moon and you know what that means – another installment of my favorite posts – Take 5. This month, yours truly is chatting away with Lane Stone, a lovely … Continue reading →

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The Week That Was…

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Whew, well the girls have given me quite the week.  Sit back and I’ll tell you all about it.  Oh, and for those of you who didn’t hear the news, the blog posts have changed … Continue reading →

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Diane Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well, the month is marching out.  My goodness!  It’s time for my favorite blog posts, the Take 5 interview.  This month, we have a very special guest, Diane Weiner, who has just published her third … Continue reading →

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Well Barbara Jean, You’ve Gone and Done it Now…

Posted on March 1, 2015 by

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Earlier this year, I spoke about having new priorities in the bright and shiny new year.  Well, I’m happy to announce that my girls have taken a crucial leap into my world and they’re loving … Continue reading →

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David Takes 5 With Barbara Jean

Posted on February 20, 2015 by

Hi there, guys and dolls!  And here we are again — the last Sunday in the month.  Yowza, if any of you figure out where exactly that time evaporates to, please send yours truly a note.  In the meantime, settle … Continue reading →

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Finishing Up My Greatest Escape Ever!

Posted on February 15, 2015 by

Hi there, guys and dolls!   Well, hasn’t that been a wonderful couple of weeks.  I must say though, I’m ready to park the Edsel and hang up my girdle for a spell.  The girls have one more outing for me on … Continue reading →

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