We’re so thrilled to have Wendall Thomas visit us today! She’s hilarious in person, she writes hilarious books, and she has an affinity for chicks. Can’t go wrong with any of that. “I’m Not Sure I Heard Anything After Worm Basket” I’m figuring this is possibly my only chance to write a piece for the lovely and generous Chicks on the Case – about chicks! … Continue reading Guest Chick: Wendall Thomas
Season’s greetings, beloved readers! We hope you enjoy the yearly sharing of our holiday baby Chicks cards. We’re taking a break for the holidays, but we’ll be back on January 5th. Until then, we wish you and yours the happiest of happy seasons and a bright New Year! Ellen Byron Lisa Q. Mathews Vickie Fee Cynthia Kuhn Kathleen Valenti Becky Clark Jennifer J. Chow … Continue reading Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays!
The Chicks are pleased to feature today Susan McCormick, author of the fab Fog Ladies mystery series, the latest of which–Date With Death–released in October. And lucky for us all, she’s here just in time for the holidays bringing some delectable cookie recipes! Take it away, Susan! Death Doesn’t Go With Cookies This time of year, my mind always turns to cookies. I love to … Continue reading Guest Chick: Susan McCormick
Today the Chicks are bubbling over with holiday joy as we bring you the marvelous Catriona McPherson, whose newest addition to her hilarious Last Ditch Motel mystery series, HOP SCOT, released on December 5. Take it away, Catriona, and thanks so much for visiting with the Chicks! OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES In HOP SCOT (Last Ditch Motel mystery No.6) Lexy Campbell and the … Continue reading Guest Chick: Catriona McPherson
We’re giddy to welcome John Gaspard to the coop! John is a verbal magician and multi-series author who recently released two books in his Eli Marks mysteries, including the ninth(!!) book in the series. Today John examines what happens when we conjure our heroes for a confab. John is also giving away one eBook copy (of the winner’s choice!) from the Albert’s Bridge Books site. … Continue reading Guest Chick: John Gaspard
Jen here, and I’m happy to have Delia on the blog. We’re now imprint sisters at St. Martin’s, and I love the wealth of knowledge she’ll be sharing today. Delia has been able to switch voices in her writing with great skill. Check out her tips below! Switching Voices Delia Pitts When I started writing my latest mystery, Trouble in Queenstown, the voice of private … Continue reading Guest Chick: Delia Pitts
Ellen here, happy to host Maya Corrigan, author of the always entertaining Five-Ingredient Mysteries. She’s talking about the genesis of her super fun cozy mystery titles. Take it away, Maya! Thank you so much for hosting me, Ellen. I’m happy to be here visiting the Chicks. I’ve gotten to know several of you at mystery conventions and hope to meet all of you at future … Continue reading Guest Chick: Maya Corrigan
Fabulous author Marla Bradeen has returned for a visit and brought some very special guests along–warmest welcome, one and all! Thank you so much to the wonderful Cynthia Kuhn for inviting me to guest post again! Last time I visited, I came solo. Today, I’ve brought along some of my fellow Malice, Matrimony, and Murder authors. What is Malice, Matrimony, and Murder? I’m glad you … Continue reading Malice, Matrimony, and Murder
[No money or consideration changed hands for the kind and generous words Brooke bestowed upon Becky and her book. But only because Brooke didn’t ask for any, and Becky is cheap. So very cheap.] Pantser or Plotter? If you asked me, I’d say I was a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of girl. As a completely solo parent of two lovely, sometimes challenging, mostly adult children, you might … Continue reading Guest Chick: Brooke Craig
Today is Becky’s 39th wedding anniversary, so instead of talking mysteries, we’re talking romance. But because it’s Becky, it’s light on the romance and heavy on the comedy. Weigh in with your favorite RomCom movie. And tell us, do you lean more toward the rom or the com?
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The Chicks are so pleased to welcome the lovely Linda Lovely! Linda is an accomplished writer with 11 books under her belt(!!). Today Linda shares her author origin story and offers wise words about the world of writing. Take it away, Linda! What A Book Club Taught Me About Writing A dozen years back, when I signed a traditional publishing contract for my first novel, … Continue reading Guest Chick: Linda Lovely
We Chicks have a treat to share with you to kick off Native American Heritage Month: a lovely post from Marcie Rendon, author of the Cash Blackbear crime novels–and listed in Oprah’s 2020 list of 31 Native American Authors to Read. Marcie’s also offering a giveaway to one lucky commenter: a half-hour Zoom chat! Take it away, Marcie… Continue reading Guest Chick: Marcie Rendon
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