A warm Chicks welcome to Josette! She’ll be sharing today about the power of community and connection. Find your people, friends! With a Little Help from My Friends I’m a loner by nature. Whether it’s watching a movie or finishing a project at work, I prefer to exist on my own little island. Which is one of the things that drew me to writing. I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Josette Covington
Ellen here, thrilled to introduce you to Marjorie McCown, a fellow vet of the entertainment industry. Marjorie’s terrific new book, Final Cut, is inspired by her decades of work as a film costume designer. And she’s doing a giveaway for a copy of her book! My thanks to Ellen Byron and the other distinguished authors of this wonderful blog for inviting me to guest post … Continue reading Guest Chick: Marjorie McCown
After last week’s Thumbs-Up discussion, it’s now time to announce our annual Thumbs-Down awards: What is it that’s been driving us nuts, having us shake our heads in unhappy disbelief, or simply making us want to crawl back into bed and sleep for a few more hours till it goes away?
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We have a very special treat for you today: please join us in welcoming A.J. Devlin, the multi-award-winning author of the “Hammerhead” Jed professional wrestling mystery-comedy series! Keeping it Kayfabe What a thrill to visit CHICKS ON THE CASE! When Ellen asked me if I would be interested in writing a guest blog post, of course I jumped at the chance. But it didn’t really … Continue reading Guest Chick: A.J. Devlin
Today is the release day of A Sense for Murder, the sixth book in the Sally Solari culinary mystery series–huzzah! It’s the height of tourist season in Santa Cruz, California, and Sally Solari has her hands full, both juggling crowds of hungry diners at her French-Polynesian restaurant Gauguin, as well as appeasing her father, who’s distressed at the number of homeless people camped out in … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Leslie!
And by “it,” we mean any and everything that we’re liking, loving and gushing over. See what’s moving us to extend that most majestic of handy digits, then weigh in and share what gets a big thumbs-up from you.
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We Chicks are absolutely delighted to welcome Rhonda Blackhurst for a visit today. She writes the Melanie Hogan mysteries, with her beauty salon protagonist, and a little chickie tells me there’s a new cozy series in the works! Goal Setting: Then and Now Lessons in goal setting began way back in high school, with the suggestion of setting short-term and long-term goals: 30 days, one … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rhonda Blackhurst
The Chicks on the Case are thrilled welcome author pal Leslie Budewitz to the blog. Just out this week is the seventh entry in Leslie’s Spice Shop mystery series. What Chick Jennifer J. Chow said about the book: “In Between a Wok and a Dead Place, Leslie Budewitz serves a literary feast showcasing Seattle’s Chinatown-International District—spiced with murder. A complex mystery peppered with delectable recipes, inspiring quotes, … Continue reading Guest Chick: Leslie Budewitz
Today the Chicks are delighted to welcome author Karen C. Whalen, author of The Dinner Club Mysteries and The Tow Truck Mysteries, to the blog. She’s sharing both a giveaway for joining her newsletter and her thoughts about why she writes. Take it away, Karen! Continue reading Guest Chick: Karen C. Whalen
Leslie here, happy to welcome to the coop the fabulous Barbara Howard, author of the just-released The Taste of Rain, book one in the Clover City Files, as well as many other books, with a beautiful take on the importance of back-story. OF MERMAIDS AND MYSTERIES I love meeting my characters for the first time. They introduce me to their fears and childhood traumas, lovers, … Continue reading Guest Chick: Barbara Howard
Kathy here, and thrilled to welcome guest Sybil Johnson to the coop! Sybil and I were previously chicks of another flock, and she was one of the first authors to welcome me to the warm, wonderful world of this writing/reading community. Today this talented writer and artist worries over worrying. She’s also giving away a book to five lucky readers! Just chime in to enter. … Continue reading Guest Chick + Giveaway: Sybil Johnson
Ooh, the sweet anticipation of getting a gift! We’re sharing about what we begged our parents for…and whether we got it! Lisa Q. Mathews Believe it or not, I don’t think I ever begged my parents for anything big–except maybe for one. I’m pretty sure I whined on an as-needed basis for various dolls, stuffed animals, notebooks, and the latest Bobbsey Twin books. For the … Continue reading CHICK CHAT: What Did We Beg Our Parents For?
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