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Andrea and Heather Take 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, if you told someone you’d ‘See You in September,’ you’d better do it lickety split, because the month’s almost over. Wasn’t that a fast one? Yours truly cannot believe how fast the days fly. … Continue reading →

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I Wonder as I Wander

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Isn’t September such a beautiful month? In most places, the days are still warm, but the nights have a little crisp snap to them, and the sunlight has a wonderful glow. Everything’s a little quieter, … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Sigh, the end of summer is nigh. Hasn’t it been such a lovely one? Yours truly has had such a golden time; it was just so peachy with my time so beachy. However, the month … Continue reading →

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Now Where was I?

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, I’m happy to report that both of my girls are feeling pretty darn fine these days and have had a celebratory break after the most interesting year they have had. They never really stopped … Continue reading →

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Remember, that Thing does more than just Hold Up your Hat

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, there is a lot of hot air around these days and I’m not just talking about the warm summer breezes. My girls and I have been reading so many of the posts and … Continue reading →

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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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Back to Normal – What the * Bleep* is That, Exactly?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Considering all that’s been going on in my girls’ worlds, things are coming along just fine. There’s still some rest and healing to be done, but everything’s as it should be and better than originally … Continue reading →

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Anna Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Here we are, already at the end of May. Time’s just ticking along, isn’t it? Being that it’s the last Monday of the month, it’s time for one of my favorite treats, an author meet … Continue reading →

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Mabel, do you Think we Should Call the Police or Something?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! My alter egos Andrea and Heather have such a fun time writing my Poppy Cove Mysteries for me. Personally, I really like taking the credit and limelight for it. They let me, so it all works … Continue reading →

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So What Have They Been Up To?

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Today I was thinking about my darling Santa Lucians who are the heart of my Poppy Cove Mysteries, and wondering what they do when I’m busy running around and carousing about. They seem to have … Continue reading →

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