The Mess
by Barb, in Key West where it is a gorgeous evening I’m deep in my favorite part of the writing process with Maine Clambake Mystery, #8, Sealed Off. I’ve mentioned…
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by Barb. Last post from Key West. Time, time, time, see what’s become of meWhile I looked around for my possibilities I was so hard to please A Hazy Shade…
View ArticleCover Reveal–Sealed Off, Maine Clambake #8
by Barb, happy to be back in Portland, Maine. (But maybe not so happy about our spring snowstorms.) I’m excited to announce that the eighth Maine Clambake Mystery, Sealed Off…
View ArticleCute Baby Sells Jane Darrowfield
by Barb, who hopes that when you read this she is in Milos, Greece on the first cruise of her life Those of you with long memories may remember my…
View ArticleAngela!
by Barb, recently back from an amazing vacation Hi Folks. Our vacation was wonderful. The cruise around the Greek Islands, then on to Malta, Sicily, Sorrento, Ponza, and Rome was…
View ArticleJane Darrowfield Released and a #giveaway!
The triple release launch party continues! To celebrate, I’m giving away a Snowden Family Clambake tote bag, a Kensington notebook, and a copy of Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody to one…
View ArticleWhy I Agreed to a B&N Exclusive
by Barb who just had the best 4th of July week in Boothbay Harbor, Maine with my husband, my kids and their spouses, and the grandkids You may have noticed…
View ArticleCover Reveal for Nogged Off
by Barbara Ross, in a house on the Jersey shore with 16 adults, 2 six year-olds and 2 babies. I just received the cover for the standalone ebook of my…
View ArticleThe Ghosts of Busman’s Harbor and a #giveaway
by Barb, noticing a little nip in the air as we approach Labor Day I’m quite excited about the release this week of Haunted House Murder, which includes my latest…
View ArticleSealed Off ARCs and a #giveaway
by Barb, in denial about the fall feeling in the air in Portland, ME Attention: Winners have been chosen and notified. Check your email boxes! Thanks to all who commented.…
View ArticlePolitics & Religion
Breaking News: Margaret Utsey, you won a copy of Ang Pompano’s book, When It’s Time for Leaving! Congrats – message the Wickeds Facebook page with your address! by Barbara Ross, staring out my study...
View ArticleIs Restoring the Status Quo Enough?
Barb, writing this in her hotel room at the New England Crime Bake where Wicked Edith Maxwell/Maddy Day is doing an amazing job as co-chair, along with Friend of the Wickeds, Michele Dorsey....
View ArticleHoliday Movie Countdown and a #giveaway
Hi readers! Thanks for all your lists of favorite holiday movies. A winner for the giveaway has been selected and notified. by Barb, just returned from a holiday party. Santa was there! Hi All....
View ArticleWhither Windsholme? and a #giveaway
by Barb, first post from Key West for 2020 Hi All. A winner of the giveaway has been chosen and notified. Thank you for the comments. The eighth Maine Clambake mystery, Sealed Off, was released in New...
View ArticleKey West Scene
by Barb, on a double deadline Hi folks– The second Mrs. Darrowfield, Jane Darrowfield and the Madwoman Next Door, is due January 15, and the ninth Maine Clambake Mystery, Shucked Apart, is due...
View ArticleThe World at My Fingertips…
by Barb who became a grandmother for the third time on Saturday Lately, when I turn on Netflix, it’s been nagging me. “Next time, try using your voice remote to say ‘Netflix.'” Here’s the thing. I...
View ArticleDifficult Conversations
by Barb, last solo post from Key West and feeling a little sad about it Jane Darrowfield, the sleuth in my new Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody series specializes in solving problems that while...
View ArticleA Long, Strange Trip
by Barb, posting for the first time in 2020 from Portland, Maine Regular readers know that my husband, Bill, and I spend January through March every year in Key West. We live in a rental property...
View ArticleA Cover Reveal and a #giveaway
by Barb, out of book jail at last! Here’s the cover for the second Jane Darrowfield Mystery due out October 27th. To celebrate the cover reveal, I’m giving away a copy of the first book in the series,...
View ArticleMaine Clambake #9 Cover Reveal
by Barb, writing from Portland, Maine Hi all. I’m here today to reveal the cover for Maine Clambake Mystery #9, Shucked Apart. It’s due out February 23, 2021. As you can probably tell, this is the...
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