Guest Chicks: Judy Penz Sheluk and Amanda Capper

We always love having Chicks friend Judy Penz Sheluk join us. Today, she brings a co-author… and shares how they planned for the release of their fascinating new book. Planning a Book Launch Today is a special day for me, and not just because I’m returning as a guest on the Chicks. It’s special because today is publication day for my latest book, A Fatal … Continue reading Guest Chicks: Judy Penz Sheluk and Amanda Capper

Guest Chick: J.C. Kenney

We are delighted to be hosting our dear friend and colleague J.C. Kenney, award-winning and bestselling author of the North Star Series, Darcy Gaughan Mysteries, Allie Cobb Mysteries, and Elmo Simpson Mysteries!   A Big Thank You Hi, folks and Happy Hump Day! It’s a thrill to be back visiting with the Chicks and you all today. As you may know, I’m celebrating the release … Continue reading Guest Chick: J.C. Kenney

Guest Chick: Thomas A.Burns, Jr.

Lisa here, delighted to welcome Chicks’ good friend and distinguished author Thomas A. Burns, Jr. (Tom to us!) to the blog today. Sherlock Holmes fans, you’re in for a treat as Tom introduces his latest Holmes pastiche, SHERLOCK HOLMES IS…THE WIZARD OF MONTAGUE STREET, and shines a lantern on the mysteries of the Great Detective’s early days. Continue reading Guest Chick: Thomas A.Burns, Jr.

Guest Chick: Kim Davis

Leslie here, pleased to welcome the marvelous Kim Davis to the coop, with a look at the not-so-fictional town where her Aromatherapy Apothecary mysteries are set. And she’s giving away a copy of the newest in the series, Essentials of Homicide to one lucky commenter! So, take it away, Kim: [The winner of Essentials of Homicide is cherierj. Congrats!] Thank you, Leslie, and all the … Continue reading Guest Chick: Kim Davis

Guest Chick: Michelle Cullen

Jen here, and it’s always a pleasure to have Michelle on the blog. I’ve been on some recent trips, and I love collecting travel tips. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Michelle! What Travel Guidebooks Don’t Tell You I love to travel, and with a big trip planned for this fall — part book tour, part visiting friends, part vacation — I’ve realized how much I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Michelle Cullen

Guest Chick: Alyssa Maxwell #giveaway

Ellen here, and I’m so happy to welcome my friend Alyssa Maxwell, author of the enormously popular Gilded Newport Mysteries. As someone who grew up fascinated with the “cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island and even toured them on family vacays, I loved learning more about the inspiration behind Murder at Rosecliff, the latest edition to Alyssa’s series. And what a cool giveaway! Read on… The … Continue reading Guest Chick: Alyssa Maxwell #giveaway

Guest Chick: Birdie Horne

Birdie Horne is the combined pen name of former enemies Eden Robins and Mary Winn Garguilo. Over the years, they have been love rivals, co-godmothers, and neighbors across an alley in Chicago. Separately, they have published over twenty books, and together they have a resume full of the kinds of jobs that genuinely worry their parents. One of them was nominated for—and lost—Chicago Crossing Guard … Continue reading Guest Chick: Birdie Horne

Guest Chick: M.A. Monnin

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

Guest Chick: Ellen Thompson

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