Chick Chat: Rules of the (Writing) Road
Today we Chicks are talking about writing rules. First, are they even real? If so, which are our personal faves–and which might we prefer to ignore? Continue reading Chick Chat: Rules of the (Writing) Road
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Guest Chick: J.C. Eaton & #Giveaway
It’s mid-August here in the Phoenix area and if my brain hasn’t completely turned to mush from the heat and humidity, just give it a few more days. Continue reading Guest Chick: J.C. Eaton & #Giveaway
Guest Chick: Birdie Horne
Birdie Horne is the combined pen name of former enemies Eden Robins and Mary Winn Garguilo. Over the years, they have been love rivals, co-godmothers, and neighbors across an alley in Chicago. Separately, they have published over twenty books, and together they have a resume full of the kinds of jobs that genuinely worry their parents. One of them was nominated for—and lost—Chicago Crossing Guard … Continue reading Guest Chick: Birdie Horne
Guest Chick: M.A. Monnin
Lisa here, delighted to welcome fabulous author and good friend M.A. Monnin back to the blog as this week’s Guest Chick! Mary’s Intrepid Traveler Mysteries, including her upcoming (August 11th) DEATH IN LUXOR, are wonderful reads for travelers and armchair travelers alike. Readers who enjoy mystery, romance, and art heist thrillers will especially love this 4th book in the series. Take it away, Mary! Continue reading Guest Chick: M.A. Monnin
Another Book Birthday for Ellen Byron!
Back-to-back releases in different series? Talk about a high-class problem! Congratulations to Ellen on the release of A Murderer’s Guide to Mardi Gras, the 5th book in her award-winning Vintage Cookbook Mystery series. “A vivid description of Mardi Gras season in the Big Easy. Byron lets the good times roll, and then some.” Kirkus Book Review ABOUT THE BOOK: It’s cozy. It’s culinary. It’s Mardi … Continue reading Another Book Birthday for Ellen Byron!
Chick Chat: Who’s your “Celebrity Pass”?
Hi, Ellen here with a fun, flirty topic for today’s Chick Chat. This evening, I’m going to a screening of the new comedy, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass. For those who haven’t been joking about this concept for years like my husband and me, a celebrity sex pass – also known as a free pass or hall pass – is basically permission from … Continue reading Chick Chat: Who’s your “Celebrity Pass”?
Guest Chick: Ellen Thompson
And the winner of the giveaway–a hardcover copy of CITY OF PROMISES–is Debra Klein! Leslie Karst here. Today the Chicks are excited to welcome to the coop the marvelous Ellen Thompson, with stories about her equally marvelous mother–and the kismet that’s affected both mother and daughter. And there’s a GIVEAWAY! Comment below for a chance to win a hardcover copy of City of Promises by … Continue reading Guest Chick: Ellen Thompson
Happy Book Birthday, Ellen!
Today marks the release of All Aboard for Murder, the third book in Ellen’s Agatha and Lefty-shortlisted Golden Motel Mystery series! Clever, hilarious, and just the right amount of spooky. All Aboard for Murder is pure mystery gold. An absolute must-read for cozy mystery fans. Cozy Crime Reads Official ABOUT THE BOOK: Dee Stern is starting to feel at home running the Golden Motel in … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday, Ellen!
Meet Guest Chick Courtny Bradley – plus a #giveaway!
Update: Congratulations to cupcakecache, winner of Courtny’s ebook giveaway! Marla here, and I’m delighted to introduce a new-to-me author because we might be related. Okay, maybe not, but she’s from Broken Arrow, and I was just visiting my niece there last month. It’s a suburb of Tulsa, where I grew up, and also my grandmother was hugely into crochet, and also we might own the … Continue reading Meet Guest Chick Courtny Bradley – plus a #giveaway!
Chick Chat: Our Favorite Indie Bookstores
Indie bookstores–how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! No, let me count the stores. What are your top favorite bookstores a) near you and b) that you’ve ever been to? Lisa Q. Mathews Sadly, I don’t have many indie bookstores near me in NH. I do love Gibson’s in Concord and The Bookery in Manchester and have attended great author events … Continue reading Chick Chat: Our Favorite Indie Bookstores
Guest Chick: Rochelle Staab #giveaway
Fellow Angeleno resident Rochelle Staab has written a great historical mystery set in the City of Angels. And wait until you read about her deep and fascinating dive into the city’s past! You’ll feel like you’re right there with her. And Rochelle is giving away a paperback copy of her new release, Behaving Badly, to one lucky commenter. SLEUTHING SETTINGS I’m a big fan of … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rochelle Staab #giveaway
Guest Chick: Melinda Mullet
The Chicks are delighted to welcome Melinda Mullet, author of the Whisky Business Mysteries and A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder! I’m a big fan of all the ladies in the coop and immensely enjoy the Chicks on the Case postings. I was recently struck by a piece from Lisa Mathews lamenting that the Sunday Scaries have now invaded the rest of the week unrelentingly disturbing … Continue reading Guest Chick: Melinda Mullet
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