Being a writer has given me so many wonderful opportunities, but the one I cherish the most is the time to save cats. Since I work from home and make my own schedule, I’m available to jump into action when there is a cat in need. Continue reading Guest Chick: Amanda Flower
A couple of weeks ago, I lived my dream of visiting the Brontë Parsonage and walking the moors Emily, Charlotte, and Anne walked. It almost didn’t happen. Visiting this sacred literary site has always been number one on my bucket list. I finally got a trip to England on the books, with a weekend in Haworth (home to the Brontës) sandwiched between days in London. … Continue reading A Brontë Pilgrimage
All writers have a starting place–the first time they set down words on paper (or screen) with the intent to have it become an original finished “piece.” So the question we’re asking today is, what was the first serious (and we can each be the judge of what “serious” means) writing project that we ever actually completed? Lisa Q. Mathews I’m not exactly sure we … Continue reading CHICK CHAT: What Was the First Serious Writing Project We Ever Completed?
Lisa here, delighted to welcome Chicks’ good friend and distinguished author Thomas A. Burns, Jr. (Tom to us!) to the blog today. Sherlock Holmes fans, you’re in for a treat as Tom introduces his latest Holmes pastiche, SHERLOCK HOLMES IS…THE WIZARD OF MONTAGUE STREET, and shines a lantern on the mysteries of the Great Detective’s early days. Continue reading Guest Chick: Thomas A.Burns, Jr.
“Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that!” ~ Through the Looking-Glass It’s been so busy and chaotic lately for many of us…feels like everything takes more effort than before for a variety of reasons. And trying to … Continue reading And now what?
“[T]he monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” This quote is attributed to Albert Einstein. Continue reading Bore Me
Today, on Chicks: Fabulous guest Kim Harrington, whose debut cozy A KILLER FOR CHRISTMAS is sure to sleigh this holiday season. Take it away, Kim! Continue reading Guest Chick: Kim Harrington
Bonjour à tous de France! Yes, I’m currently walking and eating my way around beautiful France with my sister, Laura. We’ve talked about taking this trip for years, and since we were both celebrating BIG birthdays this September (65 and 70; I’ll let you guess whose birthday is whose), we thought this was finally the time to go. Our trip in France started with Paris, … Continue reading Leslie’s in France!
Whether you think astrology is just for fun or you have a fully mapped-out chart with your houses and your rising sign, you probably have an opinion about your astrological sign and what it represents. So are we our zodiac signs? Read what the Chicks have to say, and tell us your answer in the comments below! Lisa Q. Mathews As a baby editor, I … Continue reading Chick Chat: Written in the stars?
Leslie here, pleased to welcome the marvelous Kim Davis to the coop, with a look at the not-so-fictional town where her Aromatherapy Apothecary mysteries are set. And she’s giving away a copy of the newest in the series, Essentials of Homicide to one lucky commenter! So, take it away, Kim: [The winner of Essentials of Homicide is cherierj. Congrats!] Thank you, Leslie, and all the … Continue reading Guest Chick: Kim Davis
Lisa here, with an updated version of a post I wrote 6 years ago about the publishing world and its relationship with ever-evolving and “improving” tech. GRWM (Get Ready with Me) and see How it Started/ How It’s Going … Continue reading Merrily We Roll Along
Tuesday September 15 was National Cozy Mystery Day, AKA Agatha Christie’s birthday. Ever want to write a cozy but think all the good ideas are already taken? Just look around your house for craft projects, pet items, and unusual collections. Turns out inspiration is everywhere! Just for fun, I challenged myself to come up with five cozy mystery ideas from things currently in my h0use … Continue reading The Cozy is Coming From Inside the House
