Mysteries

Three Things I Learned from Publishing Three Books in Three Years — by Guest “Chick” Greg Rhyno

Marla, here, welcoming author Greg Rhyno to the blog! Greg’s giving away a copy of Who By His Own Hand to one lucky reader, so read on and comment by midnight on Friday, September 18, for your chance to win. Take it away, Greg! In March of 2022, I had a dentist appointment. After the hygienist hacked away at the plaque and tickled my teeth … Continue reading Three Things I Learned from Publishing Three Books in Three Years — by Guest “Chick” Greg Rhyno

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Vickie Fee

Line cooks and Titans and Bobby, oh my!

Hubs recently told an acquaintance of ours that I’m a Bobby Flay groupie. I’ll admit to being a fan. I even think he’s cute. But that’s not the same as being a groupie. I’ll also admit that I watch many of his shows. I’m especially fond of Triple Threat and Beat Bobby Flay. If you haven’t watched the shows, you won’t know that they’re more … Continue reading Line cooks and Titans and Bobby, oh my!

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Jennifer. J. Chow

Lift Up Your Lightsabers!

Last weekend, I went to a public park owned by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation—the Hollywood Bowl! And yes, you can bring your own food and beverages to picnic with friends and family. I love the open-air venue (and according to her latest memoir, Dolly also thought it was a special place). I remember when I first came to LA, and … Continue reading Lift Up Your Lightsabers!

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Guest Post

Guest Chick: Michelle Cullen

Jen here, and it’s always a pleasure to have Michelle on the blog. I’ve been on some recent trips, and I love collecting travel tips. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Michelle! What Travel Guidebooks Don’t Tell You I love to travel, and with a big trip planned for this fall — part book tour, part visiting friends, part vacation — I’ve realized how much I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Michelle Cullen

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Guest Post, Mysteries

Guest Chick: Alyssa Maxwell #giveaway

Ellen here, and I’m so happy to welcome my friend Alyssa Maxwell, author of the enormously popular Gilded Newport Mysteries. As someone who grew up fascinated with the “cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island and even toured them on family vacays, I loved learning more about the inspiration behind Murder at Rosecliff, the latest edition to Alyssa’s series. And what a cool giveaway! Read on… The … Continue reading Guest Chick: Alyssa Maxwell #giveaway

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Mysteries

Guest Post: Laura Jensen Walker

We are delighted to have author Laura Jensen Walker visit us on Chicks today . . . please join us in giving her a warm welcome! Confessions of a Genre Butterfly Thanks for having me. It’s always fun to be back with the Chicks! Recently, a writer friend called me a “genre butterfly because I flit from one genre to the next. That flitting has … Continue reading Guest Post: Laura Jensen Walker

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Leslie Karst

What Is It About the Word “Moist”?

Consider these two sentences: I bet you had two completely different visceral reactions to the word “moist” in those sentences, am I right? moist cupcakes So what is it about that word—moist—that causes such varied reactions? Because supposedly some twenty percent of people shudder when they hear the word (though I’m guessing the number is actually higher). And what about other similarly hated words such … Continue reading What Is It About the Word “Moist”?

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