Black Friday: Big Deal or Big Bust? Discuss.

Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving, Readers! You’ve slept off the tryptophan and that second piece of pecan pie. Inquiring minds (that would be us Chicks) want to know: How will you spend this actual Black Friday? Will you be in line for that doorbuster special (if you can find one)? Shop in your jammies all day from your laptop while bingeing BritBox? Or are you feeling a tad Grinchy this ho-ho-holiday season?

Lisa Q. MathewsNovember 29, 2024November 29, 202415 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews

Confessions of a Failed Multi-Tasker

This week officially kicks off the holiday season, and you know what that means. No matter how prepared we think we are (or not), we’re all going to be busier than ever! And for some of us, the end-of-year stretch may be extra challenging… Continue reading Confessions of a Failed Multi-Tasker

Lisa Q. MathewsNovember 25, 2024November 24, 202421 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews

Ghosts in the Machine

Lisa ain’t afraid of no ghosts. Not one neon-green, ectoplasmic drop. Poltergeists, on the other disembodied hand, are a completely different ball of candle wax. This all-true haunted tale from a few Octobers back offers a warning that bears repeating. But who you gonna call? (Maybe not Lisa.) Continue reading Ghosts in the Machine

Lisa Q. MathewsOctober 21, 2024October 19, 202415 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews

Aloha to Aloha: Mystery Writer’s Muse in Training

Lisa here, furiously writing—and welcoming a new furry writing companion to her life: a little black cat who flew all the way from Texas to New Hampshire via feline rescue transport. Come say aloha to Aloha! Continue reading Aloha to Aloha: Mystery Writer’s Muse in Training

Lisa Q. MathewsSeptember 16, 2024September 15, 202436 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews, Mysteries

Shenanigans mid-Bouchercon 2024: Leprechauns Meet Nashville Hot Chicken

Howdy, folks! Lisa here, posting from the 2024 Worldwide Mystery Conference in Nashville, TN. Having a fabulous time, although to be honest it’s just a teensy bit overwhelming at times with all the events and fabulous authors and panels and Apple steps. We’re not even midway through here, but here’s a random photo tour so far–more to come from Ellen on Monday! Continue reading Shenanigans mid-Bouchercon 2024: Leprechauns Meet Nashville Hot Chicken

Lisa Q. MathewsAugust 30, 202420 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews

13 Helpful Comments to Inspire a Mystery Writer (Redux)

Lisa here, peeking around the door of my office—aka Writer’s Jail. I’m trying hard not to panic with a looming publisher deadline and the launch of THE JIG IS UP next week. Hope you’ll enjoy this encore presentation post–because, hey, these inspirational comments for mystery writers never get old! Continue reading 13 Helpful Comments to Inspire a Mystery Writer (Redux)

Lisa Q. MathewsAugust 12, 2024August 10, 202428 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews, Mysteries

On Blueberry Hill

Strawberry season was a bust here in NH last month, thanks to extreme early heat and nonstop rain. Rinse and repeat. But I have high hopes for blueberry season later this month… Continue reading On Blueberry Hill

Lisa Q. MathewsJuly 8, 2024July 7, 202428 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews

The Trouble with Perfect

Lisa’s reporting in from Book Jail, where she’s diligently writing the next title in the Irish Bed and Breakfast Mysteries (launching with THE JIG IS UP on 8/20). Yes, she’s been spending plenty of time at home, but she’s also been living 24/7 in a crazy parallel universe… Continue reading The Trouble with Perfect

Lisa Q. MathewsJune 3, 2024June 2, 202430 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews, Mysteries

Dateline: Malice Domestic 2024

Lisa here, literally just off the train from the annual Malice Domestic conference in Bethesda. I’m a little bleary-eyed and haven’t had a chance to process the whole amazing weekend yet, or organize any halfway coherent thoughts, but here are a few annotated photos (with, um, important disclaimers)… Continue reading Dateline: Malice Domestic 2024

Lisa Q. MathewsApril 29, 202431 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews

Chasing Rabbits: Me, Myself & Alice

I’ve never been fond of Alice from Lewis Carroll’s ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND. She’s easily bored, asks endless questions, and she’s often cross and disrespectful. In short, a brat. Continue reading Chasing Rabbits: Me, Myself & Alice

Lisa Q. MathewsFebruary 19, 2024February 18, 202424 Comments

Mysteries

Games Authors Play

When I was 3, my big sis headed off to college. Beyond school and the occasional play date—which meant someone’s mom had to fire up the station wagon or VW Bug and drive across time—it was up to me to amuse myself… Continue reading Games Authors Play

Lisa Q. MathewsJanuary 15, 2024January 14, 202441 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews

Look, Ma–No Hands!

The One Where the Writer Tries to Write a Book in a Month. Seen this episode already? Or maybe the storyline sounds vaguely familiar… Welcome to the joys and potholes of National Novel Writing Month! Continue reading Look, Ma–No Hands!

Lisa Q. MathewsNovember 6, 2023November 5, 202340 Comments