Here’s a snippet of a conversation between me and my best friend at a recent Jazzercise class: Me: Did you read about the body found floating in the Pacific? Bestie: Murdered by the scientist, right? Me (tying my shoes): Then decapitated. Bestie (lunging into a calf stretch): I think they only found the torso. Me: Oh, I hadn’t heard that. It was at this point … Continue reading Being a Mystery Author Is Murder On My Social Life
Considering we’re smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, we figured it would be the perfect time to have today’s guest. Everyone, please give a warm Season’s Greetings to Bethany Blake, who writes the Lucky Paws Mysteries. The fourth, A Midwinter’s Tail, just came out! Continue reading “Guest Chick: Bethany Blake”
Happy Black Friday, friends! The Chicks thought we’d share what our dream Black Friday buys would be. Read on to see what might motivate us to brave those crazy crowds.
by Becky Clark, Free Range Chick I recently took a vacation. You know how that goes. You scramble ahead of time to pay any bills that might come due while you’re gone. Make sure you have enough dog food and treats. Wash the sheets for your dog-slash-housesitters, in this case, two different people, two different guest rooms. Have enough food for them, but not too … Continue reading How can you work on your work ethic if you aren’t actually working?
The Chicks are thrilled to welcome Nancy Cole Silverman, whose fifth book in the terrific Carol Childs Series, REASON TO DOUBT, launched November 6th. Take it away, Nancy! Book Launch? Breathe Baby Breathe! I recently attended a seminar where a well-known author admitted to me when his publisher booked him for book signings, he would hold his breath, and pray, “Please God, let there be … Continue reading Guest Chick: Nancy Cole Silverman
Ever wonder about the story behind some of your favorite book bloggers’ websites? Well, wonder no more because each month we’re featuring an interview with a well-known blogger. Our November guest is the amazing Karen M. Owen from A Cup of Tea and a Cozy Mystery. Hi cozy fans, the Chicks are thrilled to have blogger/reviewer Karen Owen visiting with us today! Take it away, … Continue reading Guest Book Blogger: Karen M. Owen
Please welcome Julie Mulhern, USA Today bestselling author of The Country Club Murders and the Poppy Fields Adventures. Her latest mystery, BACKSTABBERS, is now available. Today, she’s brought copies of the first book in the Poppy Fields series for five lucky commenters! I am thrilled to be hanging out with the Chicks – but being here isn’t without stress. Some of the funniest women I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Julie Mulhern
When we saw that we had a slot open for a guest post on Halloween, we immediately thought of Kirsten Weiss. Who better than a paranormal cozy writer to help us celebrate one of our favorite holidays? Kirsten answered the call with an original poem about Halloween — the perfect way to get in the Halloween mood and a Chicks first! Take it away, Kirsten…
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It’s no doubt obvious to anyone who reads this blog just how much fun the Chicks have together. But that begs the question: How exactly did the Chicks meet? What brought us together into one fun, fearless flock?
The Chicks are thrilled to share that our very own Vickie Fee is the newest hen in the Henery Press henhouse. The popular press has picked up her Café Cinema Mystery Series in a three-book deal. We’re all looking forward to the adventures of an amateur sleuth who inherits a time-worn movie palace. What a great location for a cozy series! Cheep cheep hooray to … Continue reading Congratulations, Vickie!
The Chicks welcome back the wonderful Diane Vallere, with a post AND the chance to enter a super cool giveaway! When One Door Opens, Another One Hits You In The Tush We’ve all heard the expression: when one door closes, another one opens. And while it’s easier to focus on the open door, the one that represents what’s new, unexpected, fresh, and possible, it’s not … Continue reading Guest Chick: Diane Vallere
This week, we’re excited to introduce our second “Free-Range Chick,” the hilarious and delightful Kathleen Valenti, author of the Maggie O’Malley Mystery Series. Kathy also blogs at Mysteristas, and is helping fill in while the fabulous Kellye Garrett takes a much-deserved blogging hiatus. Take it away, Kathy!
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