Today the Chicks are pleased to present the fabulous (and prolific) author Maddie Day, who also writes as Edith Maxwell. Her newest mystery, A Case For the Ladies, featuring sleuth Dot Henderson and pal Amelia Earhart as they investigate the murders of several young women in 1926 Boston, releases next month, and we can’t wait! And she’s giving away of a copy of the new … Continue reading Guest Chick: Maddie Day (aka Edith Maxwell)
We’re thrilled to welcome Julie Mulhern back to the coop! Today the multi-talented, multi-series-writing author gives us the long and short of writing shorter form fiction–complete with a prequel preview. Take it away, Julie! Part of the Process It’s a truth universally acknowledged, at least at my house, that it’s harder for yours truly to write a short story than a novel. Novels allow space. … Continue reading Guest Chick: Julie Mulhern
Today we Chicks are delighted to welcome lovely and talented author Karina Bartow back to the blog. Karina is sharing her latest title in The Undefeated Detective series, ACCIDENTAL ALLIES, and posing a tricky question… Continue reading Guest Chick: Karina Bartow
Help us welcome one of our writer friends (see what I did there?) …. Mariah Fredericks! She’s traveling today, so her comments depend on the kindness of the wifi on the train. But be patient … she’ll be here. Writer Friends Writer friends—they’re the best. That person you can send the roughest draft of a chapter and they will tell you it’s awesome, amazing, so … Continue reading Guest Chick: Mariah Fredericks
Please join us in giving author Paula Niziolek a warm welcome today! She has quite the chilling tale to tell… My Husband Killed My Ghost Before we hit him up with any murder charges, I’d like to say a huge thank you to Jennifer Chow for inviting me here to celebrate yesterday’s release of my debut cozy mystery with the Chicks on the Case! How … Continue reading Guest Chick: Paula Niziolek
We’re so thrilled to have Wendall Thomas visit us today! She’s hilarious in person, she writes hilarious books, and she has an affinity for chicks. Can’t go wrong with any of that. “I’m Not Sure I Heard Anything After Worm Basket” I’m figuring this is possibly my only chance to write a piece for the lovely and generous Chicks on the Case – about chicks! … Continue reading Guest Chick: Wendall Thomas
The Chicks are pleased to feature today Susan McCormick, author of the fab Fog Ladies mystery series, the latest of which–Date With Death–released in October. And lucky for us all, she’s here just in time for the holidays bringing some delectable cookie recipes! Take it away, Susan! Death Doesn’t Go With Cookies This time of year, my mind always turns to cookies. I love to … Continue reading Guest Chick: Susan McCormick
Today the Chicks are bubbling over with holiday joy as we bring you the marvelous Catriona McPherson, whose newest addition to her hilarious Last Ditch Motel mystery series, HOP SCOT, released on December 5. Take it away, Catriona, and thanks so much for visiting with the Chicks! OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES In HOP SCOT (Last Ditch Motel mystery No.6) Lexy Campbell and the … Continue reading Guest Chick: Catriona McPherson
We’re giddy to welcome John Gaspard to the coop! John is a verbal magician and multi-series author who recently released two books in his Eli Marks mysteries, including the ninth(!!) book in the series. Today John examines what happens when we conjure our heroes for a confab. John is also giving away one eBook copy (of the winner’s choice!) from the Albert’s Bridge Books site. … Continue reading Guest Chick: John Gaspard
Jen here, and I’m happy to have Delia on the blog. We’re now imprint sisters at St. Martin’s, and I love the wealth of knowledge she’ll be sharing today. Delia has been able to switch voices in her writing with great skill. Check out her tips below! Switching Voices Delia Pitts When I started writing my latest mystery, Trouble in Queenstown, the voice of private … Continue reading Guest Chick: Delia Pitts
Ellen here, happy to host Maya Corrigan, author of the always entertaining Five-Ingredient Mysteries. She’s talking about the genesis of her super fun cozy mystery titles. Take it away, Maya! Thank you so much for hosting me, Ellen. I’m happy to be here visiting the Chicks. I’ve gotten to know several of you at mystery conventions and hope to meet all of you at future … Continue reading Guest Chick: Maya Corrigan
Fabulous author Marla Bradeen has returned for a visit and brought some very special guests along–warmest welcome, one and all! Thank you so much to the wonderful Cynthia Kuhn for inviting me to guest post again! Last time I visited, I came solo. Today, I’ve brought along some of my fellow Malice, Matrimony, and Murder authors. What is Malice, Matrimony, and Murder? I’m glad you … Continue reading Malice, Matrimony, and Murder
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