Tag Archives: Patricia Rockwell

Chasing the Codex – Another Reason to Toast the Bubbly!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I’m very proud to share with you a novel that yours truly has taken part in writing. It’s called CHASING THE CODEX and is the brainchild of our beloved Cozy Cat Press founder and editor, … Continue reading →

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Annie and Rae Take 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! So it’s already the last Monday of January. Who would have thought it would come so fast. Guess I better take the tree down and pack away the mistletoe till the next go round. I’ll … Continue reading →

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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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Dear Reader, Dear Writer

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  I may get a little flack for this post, but I have to say what I have to say.  Please forgive me if you read yourself in this week’s musings, but then again, if you … 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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Patricia Takes 5 With Barbara Jean

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Welcome to my latest edition of Take 5.  And what a great one it is!  I have the privilege and honor to share with all of you the musings of one of my favorite writers, … Continue reading →

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Ready to Curl Up with a Great Book?

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well, it seems to be that almost everywhere there is a notable change in the air.  The nesting season has begun!  So find a honey, a nice libation and of course a delightful read to … 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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In the Alternate Universe…

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Andrea and Heather here, taking over the blog from Barbara Jean once again.  This week we wanted to talk about our lives outside of the alter ego domain. Being that we are relatively new to … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Real Cozy Cats!

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there , guys and dolls!  This has been such a big year for yours truly, and it’s only going to get better in the years to come.  For those of you who have been following along, you know this … Continue reading →

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