Our Favorite Fourth of July Memories

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared that the thirteen colonies of America were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states.

Of course, these days, many of us also associate the holiday with barbecues, fireworks, parades, baseball, and other festive, beginning-of-summer activities. So we thought it would be fun to reminisce today about some of our favorite memories celebrating America’s birthday, or whatever makes the day special to us. Continue reading “Our Favorite Fourth of July Memories”

Chicks on the CaseJuly 3, 2019January 24, 202028 Comments

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That doesn’t make SENSE!

We Chicks live to solve mysteries, but there are some mysteries in this world that are unsolvable because they simply don’t make sense to us. Oh, for example, like… Continue reading “That doesn’t make SENSE!”

Chicks on the CaseJune 28, 2019June 28, 201948 Comments

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Guest Chick: Dianne Freeman

We are delighted to welcome Dianne Freeman, author of the award-winning Countess of Harleigh Mystery series! A Lady’s Guide to Gossip and Murder is out this week, and Dianne will give away one hardcover copy to a lucky commenter. I Wrote a What? There was never any question that when I wrote a novel, it would be historical fiction. I love history. There’s something magical … Continue reading Guest Chick: Dianne Freeman

Chicks on the CaseJune 26, 2019January 24, 202053 Comments

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Guest Chick: Edith Maxwell

We’re so happy to welcome back Edith Maxwell, she of the numerous award nominations and books too numerous to count. Read on for a fun post about her latest entertaining Country Store Mystery… Robbie Jordan: A Chick on the Case Recently, there was a discussion on an author list about the term “chick.” When I was thirty, I would have been offended at a man … Continue reading Guest Chick: Edith Maxwell

Chicks on the CaseJune 19, 2019July 29, 202024 Comments

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Guest Chick: Jodi Rath

We’re so happy to host Jodi Rath, author of the Cast Iron Skillet Mysteries, for the first time. And she’s sharing a tasty recipe… Spicy Plots and Twists Book one of The Cast Iron Skillet Mystery Series was a bit sweet. How could it not be with a title like Pineapple Upside Down Murder! For book two, coming June 21, 2019, I wanted to spice … Continue reading Guest Chick: Jodi Rath

Chicks on the CaseJune 14, 2019July 22, 202336 Comments

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Guest Chick: Elizabeth Wilkerson

We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Wilkerson, author of Tokyo Firewall–and she’s offering a wonderful giveaway! Read on for more… Poisoning my dinner party guests wasn’t my intention… I moved to Tokyo in the late ‘80s to study butoh dance. I didn’t speak Japanese, but I figured I could learn the language by osmosis just by being in the flow of everyday life. I was … Continue reading Guest Chick: Elizabeth Wilkerson

Chicks on the CaseJune 12, 2019June 9, 202148 Comments

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Chicks Check in with Virtual Assistant Marie McNary

Pretty much all of us know Marie McNary re: the terrific Facebook parties she plans and throws for mystery authors. But did you know she’s also a virtual assistant? If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a virtual assistant does, read on… Marie’s desk What is a virtual assistant? A virtual assistant is a person who provides support services and performs tasks from a remote location. … Continue reading Chicks Check in with Virtual Assistant Marie McNary

Chicks on the CaseJune 7, 2019June 9, 202134 Comments

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Guest Chick Katherine Bolger Hyde: Whither the Weather?

Today the Chicks are pleased to welcome Katherine Bolger Hyde, whose newest book in the Crime with the Classics series, Cynanide with Christie, was just released. Katherine is a member of the Santa Cruz Women of Mystery, along with Chick Leslie Karst—who wholeheartedly agrees that it’s about time for summer to finally come to Northern California. The weather has been odd this spring in my … Continue reading Guest Chick Katherine Bolger Hyde: Whither the Weather?

Chicks on the CaseJune 5, 2019July 29, 202031 Comments

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Guest Chick: Mollie Cox Bryan

We are delighted to welcome back our friend Mollie Cox Bryan, whose new book, The Jean Harlow Bombshell, is out this month. We Chicks can’t wait to read it, especially since Mollie told us an incredible story about her connection to Jean the last time she was here. Welcome back and congratulations on the book, Mollie! Chances are, if you’ve heard of the movie star … Continue reading Guest Chick: Mollie Cox Bryan

Chicks on the CaseMay 29, 2019January 24, 202036 Comments

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What We’re Working on Right Now

No doubt about it, authors experience plenty of ups and downs on the crazy roller coaster of Publishing. Sometimes it’s a thrilling ride, and sometimes it’s…less thrilling. But one thing writers can count on: We are ALWAYS busy. Here’s what some of the Chicks are working on at this very minute… Continue reading “What We’re Working on Right Now”

Chicks on the CaseMay 24, 2019May 23, 201936 Comments

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Guest Chick Peggy Townsend: In Praise of Kick-Ass Women

Today we are thrilled to host acclaimed author, Peggy Townsend, who pens the Aloa Snow Mysteries, the newest of which, The Thin Edge, was released just last week. Take it away, Peggy! I’ve always loved kick-ass female protagonists: feisty, smart, complicated women who don’t give two cents about polite society. Think Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone and Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum. My own character, reporter Aloa … Continue reading Guest Chick Peggy Townsend: In Praise of Kick-Ass Women

Chicks on the CaseMay 22, 2019January 24, 202014 Comments

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Guest Chick: Annette Dashofy

We are thrilled to welcome USA Today-bestselling author Annette Dashofy. Annette’s popular Zoe Chambers mysteries have been nominated for multiple Agatha awards. The latest in the series, Fair Game, is out this week! That Cover Ever since I revealed the cover for Fair Game, I’ve been hearing a lot of comments, from those who love the colors (so do I!) to those who think a … Continue reading Guest Chick: Annette Dashofy

Chicks on the CaseMay 15, 2019July 29, 202025 Comments