Category Archives: New Authors

Chuck Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

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

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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Helen Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Hi there, guys and dolls! Can you believe that it’s already the end of November? I could have sworn I was just toasting the bubbly to the new year just the other day. Or maybe I was just toasting the … Continue reading

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The Week That Was…

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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Quick as the Speed of Molasses!

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Andrea and Heather here.  We’re working diligently on book three and happy with the progress.  Layer by layer, a clue here, a nasty deed there, oh, and look — a new spring dress!  Such fun … Continue reading

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

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

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!

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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Everybody into the Pool….

Hi there, guys and dolls!  I’m getting ready to embark on a Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour tomorrow, promoting DEATH OF A BEAUTY QUEEN.  I’m so excited — the virtual Edsel’s all revved up and my fictional bags are packed.  … Continue reading

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Drema Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well then, can you believe that January’s almost chasing its own tail out the door already?  If anyone can find where that time has gone, do let me know.  As for me, I just dipped … Continue reading

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