Category Archives: Publicity

Radio Days

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Today I’m sharing some of my girls’ radio interviews with some of their favorite people – Amy Beth Arkawy and Cyrus Webb. Both are certainly hosts with the most, and I just adore these two. … 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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Just What Have You Been Up To, Barbara Jean?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I’m happy to report that my Andrea’s very much on the mend and that Heather is still not been driven crazy and pleased to be that Nightingale gal for a bit longer. Now yours truly … Continue reading →

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The Week That Was…

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

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

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

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 Barbara Jean Coast

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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Come on Along!

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Today’s blog is, well, about blogs!  I’m in the midst of a GREAT ESCAPES BLOG TOUR (beautifully orchestrated by Lori Boness Caswell) for DEATH OF A BEAUTY QUEEN and I have had a lovely opportunity … Continue reading →

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Drema Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

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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Dear Reader, Dear Writer

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  I may get a little flack for this post, but I have to say what I have to say.  Please forgive me if you read yourself in this week’s musings, but then again, if you … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Priorites

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Happy New Year, everyone — I wish for all of you health, wealth, peace and love for 2015.  Personally, I love the change of the year.  It puts me in quite a contemplative mood, reflecting … Continue reading →

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