Ellen here, thrilled to introduce you to Marjorie McCown, a fellow vet of the entertainment industry. Marjorie’s terrific new book, Final Cut, is inspired by her decades of work as a film costume designer. And she’s doing a giveaway for a copy of her book! My thanks to Ellen Byron and the other distinguished authors of this wonderful blog for inviting me to guest post … Continue reading Guest Chick: Marjorie McCown
We have a very special treat for you today: please join us in welcoming A.J. Devlin, the multi-award-winning author of the “Hammerhead” Jed professional wrestling mystery-comedy series! Keeping it Kayfabe What a thrill to visit CHICKS ON THE CASE! When Ellen asked me if I would be interested in writing a guest blog post, of course I jumped at the chance. But it didn’t really … Continue reading Guest Chick: A.J. Devlin
We Chicks are absolutely delighted to welcome Rhonda Blackhurst for a visit today. She writes the Melanie Hogan mysteries, with her beauty salon protagonist, and a little chickie tells me there’s a new cozy series in the works! Goal Setting: Then and Now Lessons in goal setting began way back in high school, with the suggestion of setting short-term and long-term goals: 30 days, one … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rhonda Blackhurst
The Chicks on the Case are thrilled welcome author pal Leslie Budewitz to the blog. Just out this week is the seventh entry in Leslie’s Spice Shop mystery series. What Chick Jennifer J. Chow said about the book: “In Between a Wok and a Dead Place, Leslie Budewitz serves a literary feast showcasing Seattle’s Chinatown-International District—spiced with murder. A complex mystery peppered with delectable recipes, inspiring quotes, … Continue reading Guest Chick: Leslie Budewitz
Today the Chicks are delighted to welcome author Karen C. Whalen, author of The Dinner Club Mysteries and The Tow Truck Mysteries, to the blog. She’s sharing both a giveaway for joining her newsletter and her thoughts about why she writes. Take it away, Karen! Continue reading Guest Chick: Karen C. Whalen
Leslie here, happy to welcome to the coop the fabulous Barbara Howard, author of the just-released The Taste of Rain, book one in the Clover City Files, as well as many other books, with a beautiful take on the importance of back-story. OF MERMAIDS AND MYSTERIES I love meeting my characters for the first time. They introduce me to their fears and childhood traumas, lovers, … Continue reading Guest Chick: Barbara Howard
Kathy here, and thrilled to welcome guest Sybil Johnson to the coop! Sybil and I were previously chicks of another flock, and she was one of the first authors to welcome me to the warm, wonderful world of this writing/reading community. Today this talented writer and artist worries over worrying. She’s also giving away a book to five lucky readers! Just chime in to enter. … Continue reading Guest Chick + Giveaway: Sybil Johnson
A warm welcome to José, who is giving us a peek behind the writing curtain. Read on for tips on how he finds opportunities to write, all while spending time with his family and juggling a day job. Finding the time to write By José H. Bográn As many authors do—dare I say most?—I have a day job to pay the bills. More than a … Continue reading Guest Chick: José Bográn + GIVEAWAY
Hi, Ellen here, happy to welcome Leanne Kale Sparks to Chicks today. She’s sharing her thoughts on one of my personal favorite topics – humor in mysteries. Not only is it a fun read, Leanne is giving away a book from her Kendall Beck Thriller series! The Art of Making Readers Laugh with Murder and Serial Killers All Around As a rule, death is not … Continue reading Guest Chick: Leanne Kale Sparks and #Giveaway
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Tina Kashian, author of the Kebab Kitchen Mediterranean mystery series, who is generously offering a giveaway today! Favorite Summer Vacations Summer is coming! Do you have a favorite quick getaway? I live in South Jersey and we escape to the Jersey Shore every summer. I vacationed there as a kid, and we continue to visit with … Continue reading Guest Chick: Tina Kashian
It’s my pleasure to introduce Donna Schlachter to the Chicks on the Case for her inaugural visit! The Mafia in America in History—through to the 1890s In researching my most recent release, Claire, I discovered some interesting facts about the mafia in America. • For readers who have watched The Godfather, it comes as no surprise that the mafias we recognize originated in Italy. However, … Continue reading Guest Chick: Donna Schlachter
The Chicks are pleased to welcome author Carolyn Wilkins as our Guest Chick today. In her book, Death At A Seance, Carolyn taps into her experience as a psychic medium. The author will give away PDFs of her new short story, A New Year’s Hex to five lucky commenters. The short story features psychic Carrie McFarland, the protagonist in in her recent mystery, Death At … Continue reading Guest Chick: Carolyn Wilkins
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