Today the Chicks are pleased to present fab author Elizabeth Crowens, whose first mystery, the delightful Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles, released last March. Today she tells us about what it takes to be a good moderator. Take it away, Elizabeth: Hi, and thank you Chicks on the Case for having me as your guest. For those of you who don’t already know me, I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Elizabeth Crowens
Some memories fade with time–or we wish they would. Others seem like they happened yesterday. Sometimes all we have is a photograph to remind us of the way we used to be. Just for fun, the Chicks share a few thoughts from their (ahem) not-so-distant pasts… Continue reading Chick Chat: The Way We Were…in High School
The Chicks are so peepin’ excited to welcome Libby Klein back to the coop! Fun, funny, and all kinds of awesome, Libby is adored by, well, everyone for her kindness, wit, and fabulous books. Today, she’s pulling from her own life to whip up a tale as old as time: baking competition outrage. Read then comment for a chance to win a copy of Silent … Continue reading Chick Chat + Giveaway: Libby Klein
It’s Twofer Tuesday! Please help us celebrate book birthdays for The Jig Is Up (Irish Bed & Breakfast Mystery #1) by Lisa Q. Mathews and In the Event of Murder (Starlit Bookshop Mystery Book #2) by Cynthia Kuhn. 🎉 The Jig Is Up (Irish Bed & Breakfast Mystery #1) Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: The Jig Is Up & In the Event of Murder
Today the Chicks are pleased to welcome debut author Christina Estes, winner of the Tony Hillerman Prize for Best First Mystery Set in The Southwest. Off the Air, which was published on March 26, is the first in a series featuring Jolene Garcia, a TV reporter investigating the suspicious death of a controversial radio talk show host. Christina is giving away a copy of Off … Continue reading Guest Chick: Christina Estes
Today we Chicks are delighted to welcome our good friend, newbie author Tammy Barker, who’s sharing one of her favorite places for mystery inspiration. Take it away, Tammy! Continue reading Guest Chick: Tammy Barker
Today the Chicks are pleased to welcome Judy Penz Sheluk, author, editor, and publisher extraordinaire, whose newest anthology, Larceny & Last Chances, released just last month. Take it away, Judy! THE FINE ART OF COVER ART It’s said a good cover can sell a book. I’m not sure if that’s true but I do know, from personal experience, that some of my books have better … Continue reading Guest Chick: Judy Penz Sheluk
Welcome to our new Chick Chat series: WIPs & RIPs, a bookish report of what we’re writing (a.k.a. Works In Progress), what we’re reading (i.e. Reads in Progress), and which projects we’re bidding a fond Rest in Peace. Read on, then chime in to tell us what’s occupying your WIP & RIP lists.
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Writers know how to get things done. Writers know how to meet deadlines. Writers know how to research. Writers know how to…procrastinate. Today the Chicks share our favorite tactics for putting off finishing— or starting — that next book. Deep cleaning: Guests will be dropping by. Eventually. Deep research: You might need a shovel for this. Reading a book comp: your agent might ask. Right? … Continue reading Chick Chat: Procrastination
The Chicks can bearly stand the flood of excitement that Linda Norlander is visiting today. Not only is she sharing some cautionary tails, she’s also giving away one of her ebooks to a lucky commenter! Floods and Bears and Other Lessons When it’s New Year’s Eve, you’ve worked all day and have guests coming for dinner, it’s never good to be greeted at the door … Continue reading Guest Chick: Linda Norlander and a Giveaway
Today we Chicks are delighted to welcome back fabulous author Lois Winston and celebrate the lucky-13th title in her Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries, SORRY, KNOT SORRY. Join us as she gives the scoop on the origins of some of her most hilarious titles… Continue reading Guest Chick: Lois Winston
Whether it’s a clever cat, delightful dog, or rambunctious rodent, our pet project is rooting for and fawning over pets of all kinds. Today we’re talking about some of our favorite furry friends–in books and in life.
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