We Chicks have created – and continue to create – a vast array of characters. We think we know them pretty well. But sometimes a character is more fun to write than we thought they’d be. Today we share the characters we didn’t expect to enjoy writing as much as we do. Lisa Q. Mathews I think I knew as soon as Gladys Rumway appeared … Continue reading Chick Chat: Characters can surprise you!
Summer’s doing what summer does best here at Chicks on the Case: keeping us busy with vacations, family time, and beach reads (both reading them and writing them!). Wherever you are, we hope you’re soaking up some fun, snacks, and a seriously good read. And here are a couple shots of Santa Cruz in the summer, from Leslie: Notice the otter swimming with the surfers. … Continue reading Happy Summer!
Today the Chicks are asking an all-important question: Is there something in these stressful times that you’ve splurged on? It could be an impulse item at the grocery check-out, or something you’ve been yearning for ever since high school and finally decided to just go for it. Or perhaps you simply said to yourself, “Today I am going to treat myself to a hot fudge … Continue reading Chick Chat: What have we splurged on recently?
I’ll toast to that! We’re sharing our favorite cocktails and mocktails today! 🍸 Continue reading Chick Chat: Favorite Cocktail (or Mocktail!)
Welcome to our first Chick Chat of 2025! The holidays are such a special time…but there’s always a bit of a transition required between joining into holiday cheer and kicking off another year of work. Generally speaking, are you someone who would rather stay in holiday mode or get on with the new adventure already? Do you pack up the decorations asap or linger over those lights a little longer? And what’s your best tip for transitioning from the holidays back to real life?
Season’s greetings, beloved readers! We hope you enjoy the yearly sharing of our holiday baby Chicks cards. We’re very sad this will be our last Christmas card post with our dear pal Kathy Valenti. We’ll miss you, Kathy! We’re taking a break for the holidays, but we’ll be back on January 6th. Until then, we wish you and yours the happiest of happy seasons and … Continue reading Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays!
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?
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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
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
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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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!
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