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
Let’s give a warm Chicks welcome to Guest Chick Lina Chern, author of tarot card mysteries PLAY THE FOOL and TRICKS OF FORTUNE. Lina is giving away a copy of PLAY THE FOOL to two lucky winners! Read on, and leave a comment before midnight April 25 to enter. May the cards fall in your favor. Take it away, Lina! Do Tarot Cards Work? I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Lina Chern #Giveaway!
Thanks for having me on Chicks on the Case this week! It’s a blog I’ve always admired, and I’m thrilled to be an invited guest. If you’ve read my bio, you’ve probably learned that I’m an elementary school teacher and a mom of five! Because of this, I’m often asked if the stories I write are for kids. Read on below to learn more… Continue reading Guest Chick: Ashley-Ruth Bernier
CONGRATS TO LYNN CARLSON, winner of Molly’s Haunted Shell Shop mystery! Today the Chicks welcome the marvelous Molly MacRae, author of the Haunted Shell Shop Mysteries, the Highland Bookshop Mysteries, and the award-winning, national bestselling Haunted Yarn Shop Mysteries. Today she talks pets–both in her home and in her books. And there’s a GIVEAWAY of one of her Haunted Shell Shop mysteries to one lucky … Continue reading Guest Chick: Molly MacRae
Marla here, welcoming Maddie Day back to the blog. One of the most fun parts about having guest Chicks is learning the interesting backstories of our fellow cozy mystery authors, and today’s story is the perfect example. Read on to hear about the time Maddie took on a traditionally male-dominated job — and comment for a chance to win a copy of A POISONOUS POUR! … Continue reading Guest Chick: Maddie Day
Jen here. Excited to host Michelle on the blog today! We did a recent panel together, and I’m excited about her debut mystery. A cross-generational sleuthing duo? Yes, please! Michelle has also enjoyed the exciting traveling life of her main character Harry–see her amazing pics below! Who’d have thought that thirty minutes on a Saturday morning as a kid in front of a TV would … Continue reading Guest Chick: Michelle L. Cullen & #Giveaway
Please join us in welcoming Lois Winston back to Chicks on the Case: Lois Winston writes mystery, romance, romantic suspense, chick lit, women’s fiction, children’s chapter books, and nonfiction! Her latest publication is book 15 in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series: Embroidered Lies and Alibis. A Life in Several Acts I have a degree in graphic design and illustration. After graduating college, I worked … Continue reading Guest Chick: Lois Winston
With Valentine’s Day behind us for the year, I am reminded of how I transitioned from writing romance to writing stories with characters that don’t make it to the end of the book. Continue reading Guest Chick: Deborah Fletcher Mello
The Chicks are tickled to have author pal Gianetta Murray hanging out with us today on the blog. She will give us the inside scoop on spouses helping out with writing about murder (and various challenges involved). The Danger of Writing from Life The second Vivien Brandt Mystery, Dug to Death, almost ruined my marriage. To give credit where it’s due, my husband is funding … Continue reading Guest Chick: Gianetta Murray
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