Tag Archives: Cocktail Parties

Turns Out it is Not All About Eve

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I trust you had a great weekend. Yours truly certainly did. Let me tell you all about it… It all started Saturday morning when I was just about to go out the door to run … Continue reading →

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Is it Happy Hour Yet?

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Weekend’s right around the corner, so let’s get the happy hours started. This week’s Raves n’ Faves are some of my favorite drinks. Remember, pace yourself. We want to recall all the fun we had … Continue reading →

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Gee, What a Swell Party!

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls!  A couple of weeks ago, yours truly had a super duper little shindig thrown by BetsyBean LatteDa and Boneyard Coffee and Tea to celebrate my latest (DEATH OF A BEAUTY QUEEN).  I was tickled that … 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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