Link to Monday’s Chicks post: Ellen Byron, Human Sandwich Board

Hello, friends! If you’re wondering, “Hey, where’s my Monday Chicks on the Case e-blast?” first of all, thank you for wondering. ❤️ Second, because of a scheduling glitch, the post accidentally went up on Friday. But never fear, you should be able to access the post by clicking here. If not, just go to chicksonthecase.com. Thanks so much for your patience! Ellen Continue reading Link to Monday’s Chicks post: Ellen Byron, Human Sandwich Board

Ellen ByronAugust 3, 20262 Comments

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Ellen Byron, human sandwich board.

P.T. Barnum of the mystery world that I am, early on in my author career I decided, what better way to get the word out about my books than to wear the covers emblazoned across my chest? I had racer-back tanks made to wear at the gym and to my dance classes. Even though I’m not writing either of these series at the moment, I’m … Continue reading Ellen Byron, human sandwich board.

Ellen ByronAugust 3, 2026July 30, 202640 Comments

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It’s Ellen and if you’re wondering why my post went out today instead of Monday…

It’s because WordPress hates me. And the feeling is mutual. I may repost on Monday. Or share a different post. Stay tuned! Ellen Continue reading It’s Ellen and if you’re wondering why my post went out today instead of Monday…

Ellen ByronJuly 30, 20263 Comments

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Split-Second Decisions

A couple of months ago, I was driving to GotPrint in nearby Burbank to pick up yet another batch of my infamous swag. I reached an intersection where I faced the choice of going straight or making a right turn. As the light changed, I made the split-second decision to stay in my lane and continue driving straight ahead. I crossed the intersection and suddenly … Continue reading Split-Second Decisions

Ellen ByronJune 29, 2026June 25, 202642 Comments

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A Real-Life Vintage Cookbook and Kitchenware Shop

When I created Miss Vee’s Vintage Cookbook and Kitchenware Shop, the setting and premise for my Vintage Cookbook Mysteries, I thought I was being so creative. I mean, who ever heard of a shop like that existing in the real world, right? Well, guess what. Not only do they exist, there are least two of them. One in New Orleans – where my series is … Continue reading A Real-Life Vintage Cookbook and Kitchenware Shop

Ellen ByronMay 25, 2026May 25, 202639 Comments

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A link to “Swag from my TV Past”

Hi all, Ellen here! Well, due to last week’s accidental publish of this post, it didn’t go out again today as your regular Monday blast. But I had fun writing it and I want you to read it, so I came up with a workaround – I hope. Click here or click on the photo below to read the post. Thanks for your patience! (And … Continue reading A link to “Swag from my TV Past”

Ellen ByronApril 20, 20261 Comment

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A Swag Blast from my TV Past

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone in the mystery community who knows me that the minute I heard about authors making trading cards – authors Raquel V. Reyes, Daphne Silver, and Nicole Asselin to be specific – I was all in the idea. I made and ordered my own cards in about twenty minutes. Thus, I’ll soon add them to a supply of … Continue reading A Swag Blast from my TV Past

Ellen ByronApril 20, 2026April 17, 202637 Comments

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Apologies from Ellen

You just got an e-blast that went out accidentally due to a WordPress change in the way we schedule posts. Unfortunately, it was new to me and resulted in my post being released ahead of schedule. Thanks to some tech magic from my Gen Z daughter, the post has been returned to its regularly scheduled date of Monday. I’ll see you then! Continue reading Apologies from Ellen

Ellen ByronApril 15, 20261 Comment

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Left Coast’s Author-Reader Connections

I’ve yet to meet a mystery convention I didn’t love. Each offers its own benefits. Thanks to Malice Domestic’s William F. Deeck-Malice Domestic Grant for Unpublished Writers, I have a mystery writing career. I have filled my belly with free hors d’oeuvres at Bouchercon parties hosted by publishers. And Left Coast Crime offers something you won’t find anywhere else: Author-Reader Connections. The concept is simple. … Continue reading Left Coast’s Author-Reader Connections

Ellen ByronMarch 16, 2026March 16, 202636 Comments

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For the love of plants, keep me away from plants.

My fellow chicks and I write about murder. We would absolutely NEVER consider killing someone in real life. (I think?) But when it comes to plants, if their death was considered a punishable crime, I’d be charged with involuntary manslaughter. I was recently a keynote speaker for a local nonprofit that supports pediatric orthopedics. It was a wonderful event, and the hosts gifted me with … Continue reading For the love of plants, keep me away from plants.

Ellen ByronFebruary 9, 2026February 4, 202652 Comments

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A wonderful start to the New Year…

It takes some effort to drag oneself out of bed on the first workday of the new year. But an e-blast from Left Coast Crime made it much easier for a few of our Chicks. Congratulations to Ellen and Jen for Lefty nominations in the category of Best Humorous Mystery and Leslie for a Best Mystery Novel nomination! And congratulations to all the nominees… For … Continue reading A wonderful start to the New Year…

Ellen ByronJanuary 5, 202628 Comments

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Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays!

Season’s greetings, beloved readers! We wish you and yours the happiest of happy holiday seasons and a bright New Year. We’re bringing you our annual Chicks as Babies or Children holiday post – with some new additions! We’ll be back on January 5th for another year of fun posts! Leslie Karst Ellen Byron Lisa Q. Mathews Vickie Fee Cynthia Kuhn Jennifer J. Chow Patricia Sargeant/Olivia … Continue reading Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays!

Ellen ByronDecember 24, 2025November 20, 202540 Comments