Category Archives: Writing

We Could All Benefit from a Little More Mma Ramotswe Today

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Doesn’t it just feel like we could all use a big hug from a warm and sunny person from a warm and sunny place? That’s what I thought too, so today’s Raves n Faves is … 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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Rippling Still Waters with Mary Wesley

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And here we are – already Raves n Faves Thursday. Nice going, everybody! Today I’m going to share with you some books of one of my favorite authors, Mary Wesley. She didn’t get her novels … Continue reading →

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Looks Like I Lost the Plot

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, don’t that beat all. I’ve been bamboozled, hangdogged and hogtied. No, and it wasn’t very fun, at all flirty or fantabulous! Let me give you the skinny on the latest. It all started last … 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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Some Advice you May Not Want to Take

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Would you look at that – the first free advice Friday of the year. And do I have a couple of good questions to share with you today. Let’s get right to it, shall we? … Continue reading →

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Miss Silver is such an Interesting Gal

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls! Say, Thursday just crept up like that, and I’ve got a great Raves n Faves blog for you today. I can’t think of a better thing to do on the weekend than curling up with … Continue reading →

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Help for Life’s Little Mysteries

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Free advice Friday is here. How one gets through a week without a little half-wit wisdom, I’ll never know. Everywhere I turn, someone’s got an opinion about something. Yep, I’m no different. I received some … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Big Stone Gap

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And tah-dah, here’s Thursday and time for my raves n faves, getting you into the weekend spirit. This week’s pick to make your weekend magical is the wonderful author Adriana Trigiani and her delightful stories. … Continue reading →

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How A-muse-ing!

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And another weekend zip, bang gone! How does that happen? Well, quickly and even faster when you spend time in the company of a great artiste. Let me tell you all about it. See, I’ve … Continue reading →

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