Tag Archives: Blogs

Well, Somebody saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus…

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope you all had a harmoniously happy holidays! Yours truly had a lovely time eating, drinking and being merry. Of course, nothing fits any more, but that’s okay. January sales are right around the corner! … Continue reading →

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Don’t We All Need a Little Living in Fifties Fashion?

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Have I got a great Raves n Faves for you this week. It’s one of my favorite sites to visit. Well, in fact, settle in and stay for hours on end. Trust me, it’ll take … Continue reading →

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Emma Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Can you believe another month… now wait a minute, of course you can’t, because it hasn’t! Yours truly has just decided it would be nice to change things up a bit and feature another Cozy … Continue reading →

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Diane Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

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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Why so Glum, Chum?

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Andrea and Heather are taking over the post once again.  We’re in the final round of edits of book number three in our Poppy Cove Mystery Series.  It’s been a pleasure to write it, and … Continue reading →

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Wherever the Story Takes You

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Andrea and Heather here.  We’ve put in some really great days writing, we’re happy to report.  Over the past couple of years, there were so many fits and starts as we were telling our Poppy … Continue reading →

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Finishing Up My Greatest Escape Ever!

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

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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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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Everybody into the Pool….

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

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

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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