Category Archives: Unpublished

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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Paint Me a Picture, Tell Me a Story

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  For those of you who are familiar with my Poppy Cove Mysteries, you know I’m the kind of girl who loves detail.  I love time, place and atmosphere.  They are practically their own characters in … Continue reading →

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Who Knew I Had So Much to Say?

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well, this happened before I knew it.  This is blog post number 100!  It’s been over a couple of years, and there’s many favorite posts I’d love to mention. My very first one was titled … Continue reading →

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Where are you Going, Where Have you Been?

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well, I’m happy to say that things are moving along with my Poppy Cove Mysteries.  Andrea and Heather are lining up more selling venues and promotional fun and games for both STRANGLED BY SILK and … Continue reading →

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Spiffy! Swanky! Swell!

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well, there’s exciting news in the wonderful world of Barbara Jean Coast.  A website has been born.  Must say, it’s been quite entertaining to be building it, and initial reports are listed in the title of … Continue reading →

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Oh Good, You’re Not Working Today….

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  I’ve decided to let Andrea and Heather take over the blog this week.  They had a fabulous visit on my behalf with the most delightful Blog Talk Radio host on the airwaves, Amy Beth Arkawy.  … Continue reading →

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And You Know I Just Love to Hob Nob….

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  This week I had the opportunity be a guest on the ever popular and talented Leanne Dyck’s blog.  Or rather the two behind me, Andrea Taylor and Heather Shkuratoff, confabbed all about being me and … Continue reading →

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Why Yes, Some of my Friends are Writers!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Andrea and Heather here.  This week, we’ve had the good fortune to be featured in the blog of a terrific writer and fellow British Columbian, Leanne Dyck.  Her blog, Sweater Cursed, is great, so do yourself a … Continue reading →

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But What’s She Really Like?

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Today, let’s talk about characters in series, specifically in cozies.  It’s always interesting to see how we call play and present our casts of characters, the townsfolk, whether they be newbies or long term residents.  … Continue reading →

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Under the Shade of an Umbrella

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  I’ve got some exciting news coming up — DEATH OF A BEAUTY QUEEN (the follow-up to STRANGLED BY SILK) is almost ready!  Patricia Rockwell of Cozy Cat Press, my fantastic publisher has been working hard … Continue reading →

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