Guest Chick: Tonya Kappes

Please join the Chicks in welcoming author Tonya Kappes, who writes a variety of series, including The Kenni Lowry Mystery Series, the Magical Cures Mystery Series, the Southern Ghostly Mystery Series, and The Campers and Criminals Cozy Mystery Series, just to name a few. Her most recent release is Forests, Fishing, and Forgery. The internet. Specifically, social media. Oh…how it’s changed how me and my … Continue reading Guest Chick: Tonya Kappes

Guest Chick: Liz Milliron

Please join the Chicks in welcoming Liz Milliron, author of the Laurel Highlands Mysteries. Leave a comment below to be entered into the giveaway for a copy of book one, ROOT OF ALL EVIL. The Dreaded Red Pen Before I was offered my book contract, the publisher had a few questions. I expected them, especially the ones about social media and marketing. But I stumbled … Continue reading Guest Chick: Liz Milliron

Guilty Pleasures

Okay, let’s be honest. Life can’t all be high-fiber diets and PBS specials. Sometimes you have to just listen to your id and dance like no one’s watching. So what are our favorite guilty pleasures? Read on for the full scoop (of full-calorie, non-organic ice cream). We know you’ll never tell. Cynthia Kuhn My guilty pleasure is Real Housewives. Have watched them all, in every location, … Continue reading Guilty Pleasures

And the award goes to…

Woo hoo! Kellye’s second book, Hollywood Ending, is out on Wednesday (August 8)! It takes place during Awards Season, a three-month stretch that kicks off with the Independent Spirit Award nominations in November and culminates with the grand dame of them all, the Oscars, in February/early March. In honor of Kellye’s new book, we’re sharing our favorite awards show.

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Guest Book Blogger: Lisa K

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 August guest is Lisa K, from the popular blog, Lisa Ks Book Reviews! Welcome, Lisa! Please tell us about your blog. Why did you decide to write it? What are some of the challenges and/or successes … Continue reading Guest Book Blogger: Lisa K

The ties that bind and the drama that surrounds them

The Chicks are thrilled to welcome wonderful author Mary Feliz today. Take it away, Mary…   Professional organizer Maggie McDonald knows there is no organizational project as daunting as a wedding. In fact, even she turns such projects over to the wedding organizers. (See Marla Cooper’s series featuring destination wedding planner Kelsey McKenna.) For an author, juggling the wedding of my youngest scheduled days after … Continue reading The ties that bind and the drama that surrounds them

And Now a Few Words from Our Inner Voices (and Former Teachers)

Everyone’s a critic–or has one. Let’s hear it (or not) for those voices we hear in our heads–the ones that whisper all kinds of not-so-helpful advice, from our second grade teachers to our very own, personal editors. Read on to find out what the Chicks hear, over and over–and maybe sneak a peek at our old report cards!
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Guest Book Blogger: Bree Herron

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 July guest is Bree Herron from Bibliophile Reviews! Welcome, Bree. Please tell us about your blog. Why did you decide to write it? I started my blog so I could share reviews and books better. We … Continue reading Guest Book Blogger: Bree Herron