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

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Chick Chat: Sneaky Reading

Today the Chicks are chatting about books we read as kids that we weren’t supposed to–or at least that we thought were verboten. Hiding in the cellar, reading it under the covers at night? What books did you sneak behind your parents’ backs?

Chicks on the CaseNovember 8, 2024April 4, 202523 Comments

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Chick Chat: The Way We Were…in High School

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

Chicks on the CaseSeptember 20, 2024April 4, 202550 Comments

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Chick Chat + Giveaway: Libby Klein

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

Chicks on the CaseSeptember 18, 2024April 4, 202538 Comments

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WIPs and RIPs

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.

Chicks on the CaseJuly 26, 2024July 25, 202431 Comments

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Chick Chat: Procrastination

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

Chicks on the CaseJuly 12, 2024April 4, 202531 Comments

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Chick Chat: Favorite Pets

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.

Chicks on the CaseJune 7, 2024April 4, 202512 Comments

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WIPs & RIPs: Inaugural Post

Welcome to a 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.

Kathleen ValentiMay 17, 2024May 17, 202447 Comments

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Chick Chat: Conference Us In!

All of us Chicks love attending writers conferences–other business travel, maybe not so much. Some great times and some…well, not-so-great…but we always have stories to tell!

Chicks on the CaseMay 3, 2024April 4, 202526 Comments

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Chick Chat: Stars in Our Eyes

It’s Oscar season–and you know what that means, readers! Time for us Chicks to spill on the celebs we’d most love to hang out with this year–and maybe a personal award nom or two…

Chicks on the CaseMarch 6, 2024April 4, 202529 Comments

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Chick Chat: Resolutions We’ve Already Broken

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Chicks on the CaseJanuary 19, 2024April 4, 202542 Comments

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Chick Chat: Favorite Romantic Comedy

Today is Becky’s 39th wedding anniversary, so instead of talking mysteries, we’re talking romance. But because it’s Becky, it’s light on the romance and heavy on the comedy. Weigh in with your favorite RomCom movie. And tell us, do you lean more toward the rom or the com?

Chicks on the CaseNovember 10, 2023April 4, 202538 Comments