Five of the Chicks are currently at Left Coast Crime: San Francisco Schemin’, where our very own Leslie Karst in the toastmaster! (And where Ellen, Jen, and Leslie are all up for Lefty Awards!) For any of you in attendance–or who would merely like to see what we’re up to at this fab con–here’s the schedule for those of us there. (And of course you can find us after hours at the various hotel restaurants–and at the bar!) Continue reading Gone to Left Coast Crime!
The Chicks are tickled to have author pal Gianetta Murray hanging out with us today on the blog. She will give us the inside scoop on spouses helping out with writing about murder (and various challenges involved). The Danger of Writing from Life The second Vivien Brandt Mystery, Dug to Death, almost ruined my marriage. To give credit where it’s due, my husband is funding … Continue reading Guest Chick: Gianetta Murray
Today, the Chicks have a special treat. We’re celebrating two book birthdays! Our book birthday twins are Lisa Q. Mathews and Patricia Sargeant. Continue reading Book Birthday Twins
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is pub day for BURIED IN SHAMROCKS, Lisa’s second book in her Irish Bed and Breakfast Mysteries. With Winter Storm Hernando bearing down on the Northeast, she considers the super-positive, flip sides of Things That Go Wrong… Continue reading Silver Linings (Author) Playbook
I don’t know a lot about astrology or the zodiac or even what my rising sign is. (It’s based on the exact time you were born, and no one remembers mine. “I think it was in the morning,” my dad once told me, helpfully.) I grew up reading those horoscopes that were in the back of magazines and newspapers that were wildly general, like “People … Continue reading Galloping in on a Fire Horse
Our next guest needs no introduction: A big feathery welcome to Tammy Barker, good friend of the Chicks and newly minted debut author of CALL-IN FOR MURDER, the first book in the Neon Desert Mysteries. Wait, what? Hold the phones! Someone else is barging–er, calling–in. You’re on the air with Miss LARE! Continue reading Guest Chick: Tammy Barker
I’m going to introduce a subject I know could be contentious. But I think we’re beyond that. If you come here often, I know you are already friends with the Chicks on the Case. And I also strongly suspect that you are a big Agatha Christie fan and have favorite Christie books and stories that are among your personal faves. I’ve recently discovered that there … Continue reading Speaking of Agatha Christie
My desire to escape to the past could be due to the news. Or maybe I just need a different creative outlet than writing. Whatever the case, I’ve been leaning in on retro clothing choices. Okay, so I’ve always had a penchant to dress in period pieces (hello, poodle skirt for Halloween!). And I admit to having gone in themed outfits to match musicals (see … Continue reading Going Retro
CONGRATS TO SARAH, WINNER OF RACHELE’S VENGEANCE IN THE VINES! Today, we are pleased to present Rachele Baker, author of the Rylie Sunderland cozy mystery series. Today, she talks about unexpected friendships. And there’s a giveaway of her new book, Vengeance in the Vines to one lucky commenter! Take it away, Rachele: Unexpected Friendships and the Places We Find Them I think we all enjoy … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rachele Baker
My fellow chicks and I write about murder. We would absolutely NEVER consider killing someone in real life. (I think?) But when it comes to plants, if their death was considered a punishable crime, I’d be charged with involuntary manslaughter. I was recently a keynote speaker for a local nonprofit that supports pediatric orthopedics. It was a wonderful event, and the hosts gifted me with … Continue reading For the love of plants, keep me away from plants.
Having a Chick serve as toastmaster at a mystery conference is big news. But in 2026, not one but TWO Chicks will step up to take center stage, at two of our favorite mystery conferences, and we couldn’t be more excited! First up, at the end of the month, Leslie Karst will serve as Toastmaster for Left Coast Crime in San Francisco. Then, in April, … Continue reading Toasting the Toastmasters
Hey, everyone, Marla here! One of my favorite things about mystery conventions is meeting other mystery authors and readers, and last fall at Bouchercon I had the good fortune to meet today’s guest, author of THE MIDNIGHT TAXI, Yosha Gunasekera. For starters, she’s just a lovely human, and also, her new book looks amazing! Take it away, Yosha! I take a stroll in my neighborhood … Continue reading Meet Guest Chick Yosha Gunasekera
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