Lisa here, delighted to welcome fabulous author and good friend M.A. Monnin back to the blog as this week’s Guest Chick! Mary’s Intrepid Traveler Mysteries, including her upcoming (August 11th) DEATH IN LUXOR, are wonderful reads for travelers and armchair travelers alike. Readers who enjoy mystery, romance, and art heist thrillers will especially love this 4th book in the series. Take it away, Mary! Continue reading Guest Chick: M.A. Monnin
And the winner of the giveaway–a hardcover copy of CITY OF PROMISES–is Debra Klein! Leslie Karst here. Today the Chicks are excited to welcome to the coop the marvelous Ellen Thompson, with stories about her equally marvelous mother–and the kismet that’s affected both mother and daughter. And there’s a GIVEAWAY! Comment below for a chance to win a hardcover copy of City of Promises by … Continue reading Guest Chick: Ellen Thompson
Jen here. So happy that Manju is our guest today. Grab a cup of chai (or your favorite beverage) and learn about Manju and her new debut! 🎉 In honor of her visit with us–and her mom–Manju’s offering a giveaway. (U.S. residents only, please.) Comment on the post and be entered to win a signed copy of THE MASALA CHAI MYSTERY CLUB. Thank you for … Continue reading Guest Chick: Manju (MJ) Soni & #Giveaway!
Fellow Angeleno resident Rochelle Staab has written a great historical mystery set in the City of Angels. And wait until you read about her deep and fascinating dive into the city’s past! You’ll feel like you’re right there with her. And Rochelle is giving away a paperback copy of her new release, Behaving Badly, to one lucky commenter. SLEUTHING SETTINGS I’m a big fan of … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rochelle Staab #giveaway
The Chicks are delighted to welcome Melinda Mullet, author of the Whisky Business Mysteries and A Ghostwriter’s Guide to Murder! I’m a big fan of all the ladies in the coop and immensely enjoy the Chicks on the Case postings. I was recently struck by a piece from Lisa Mathews lamenting that the Sunday Scaries have now invaded the rest of the week unrelentingly disturbing … Continue reading Guest Chick: Melinda Mullet
The Stanley Hotel. Some will know what I’m talking about. Others may not. As a native Coloradoan, all I usually have to say is, “You know. The Shining? Stephen King.” That brings a nod and a comment about the creepy twins. Continue reading Guest Chick: Kathleen Donnelly & #Giveaway
Jen here, and happy to host Debra, who moderated my Malice panel. Besides being a thoughtful moderator, she’s clearly a creative at heart. Check out how she uses an innovative way to kickstart her writing. Plus, she’s generous—comment below for a chance to win a physical or e-copy of Serving Up the Truth! We All Have Those Days We all have those days when we’ve … Continue reading Guest Chick: Debra Klein & #Giveaway
Lisa here, chirping the happy news that fabulous author and Chicks close friend Diane Vallere is our guest today! Not only is Diane here to tell us about her latest Madison Night mystery, My Nightmare is Yours, but she’s offering insights into how she discovers new books! Continue reading Guest Chick: Diane Vallere
Leslie Karst here, pleased to welcome the marvelous Ellie Alexander to the coop, to talk about the benefits of boredom–something we could all perhaps use a little bit more of. And she’s giving away a copy of her new mystery, A VERY NOVEL MURDER, to one lucky commenter! The Beauty of Boredom When we think about what sparks creativity, a long list might come to … Continue reading Guest Chick: Ellie Alexander
Jen here. It’s always a pleasure to host our current guest… You had me at cowboys in Hawai’i, Tori! Take it away! Paniolo Dreams: My Quest to Cowboy in Hawai‘i Rage Hey, Jen, mahalo for inviting me back on fab Chicks on the Case blog. I’m hyped on adrenalin because my newest Ranger Makalani Pahukula mystery just hit the shelves, and this one is set … Continue reading Guest Chick: Tori Eldridge
Please join us in welcoming CB Wilson: gemologist, dog lover, and author of the Gem Hunters Mysteries and the Barkview Mysteries! CB has graciously provided a giveaway today, so please read on and reply below to be entered. What is a diamond specialist, really? A geologist who understands how carbon transforms under pressure deep within the earth? A trained gemologist who can grade clarity, color, … Continue reading Guest Chick: CB Wilson
I cannot cook. This malady largely stems from the fact that I do not like to cook and have put only as much effort into learning this skill as is required to keep myself and my two young’uns alive. My cooking style would most aptly be described as ‘how fast can I cook this meal’? (Insert my mom yelling “you can’t cook everything on high.”) “Fast” is a technique that doesn’t work well when cooking but it has worked for me with respect to writing. Continue reading Guest Chick: K.D. Richards
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