Guest Chick: Diane Vallere

The Chicks welcome back the wonderful Diane Vallere, with a post AND the chance to enter a super cool giveaway! When One Door Opens, Another One Hits You In The Tush We’ve all heard the expression: when one door closes, another one opens. And while it’s easier to focus on the open door, the one that represents what’s new, unexpected, fresh, and possible, it’s not … Continue reading Guest Chick: Diane Vallere

Three Hauntings

Please welcome special guests Cindy Brown and Alexia Gordon! Last year, unbeknownst to us at the time, all three of us were writing books set in theaters. Not just theaters but specifically opera houses. And not just opera houses but haunted opera houses. We must have been plugged into the same cosmic channel while we were drafting…or perhaps the spirits had a little something to … Continue reading Three Hauntings

Guest Chick: Mary Angela

Please welcome Mary Angela, author of the Professor Prather academic mysteries! The third book in the series, A VERY MERRY MURDER, is out this month. Sugar Cookie Countdown Sugar cookies grace the covers of every supermarket magazine during the holidays. Stars, bells, trees—shapes we mastered in kindergarten. No wonder we fool ourselves into thinking they’re simple. But let’s admit it: sugar cookies, like all good … Continue reading Guest Chick: Mary Angela

Guest Chick: Sybil Johnson

Please join the Chicks in welcoming Sybil Johnson, author of the Aurora Anderson mysteries. The fourth book in the series, DESIGNED FOR HAUNTING, releases this month! Writing While the Walls Come Tumbling Down I used to live in a very quiet neighborhood. The only sounds you heard on a typical day were lawnmowers, leaf blowers, the occasional car engine, and children playing in their backyards. … Continue reading Guest Chick: Sybil Johnson

“Shattered at Sea” at Sea!

The Chicks are so happy to welcome the delightful Cheryl Hollon, author of the bestselling Webb’s Glass Shop mystery series. Let’s join Cheryl and her husband on their Queen Mary 2 cruise. And yes, you read that right! This year my husband and I marked off one of our major bucket list items. We sailed transatlantic on the Queen Mary 2 from New York City … Continue reading “Shattered at Sea” at Sea!

Guest Book Blogger: Danna of cozy-mystery.com

Ever wonder about the story behind some of your favorite book bloggers’ websites? Well, wonder no more because each month we’re featuring an interview with a well-known blogger. Our September guest is Danna from cozy-mystery.com Ellen Byron here! Before I even committed to the idea of my Cajun Country Mystery series, the first thing I did was visit cozy-mystery.com to make sure no one was … Continue reading Guest Book Blogger: Danna of cozy-mystery.com

Guest Chick: Shari Randall

We’re thrilled to have the delightful and talented Shari Randall visit again today as our Guest Chick! Against the Claw, the follow-up to her stellar debut, Curses, Boiled Again, was just released. Shari will be giving away a copy of the new book to one lucky commenter. Take it away, Shari! Dear Johnson Brad, Please Stop Friending Me I’ve had one too many fake Facebook … Continue reading Guest Chick: Shari Randall

Guest Chick: Tonya Kappes

Please join the Chicks in welcoming author Tonya Kappes, who writes a variety of series, including The Kenni Lowry Mystery Series, the Magical Cures Mystery Series, the Southern Ghostly Mystery Series, and The Campers and Criminals Cozy Mystery Series, just to name a few. Her most recent release is Forests, Fishing, and Forgery. The internet. Specifically, social media. Oh…how it’s changed how me and my … Continue reading Guest Chick: Tonya Kappes

Guest Chick: Liz Milliron

Please join the Chicks in welcoming Liz Milliron, author of the Laurel Highlands Mysteries. Leave a comment below to be entered into the giveaway for a copy of book one, ROOT OF ALL EVIL. The Dreaded Red Pen Before I was offered my book contract, the publisher had a few questions. I expected them, especially the ones about social media and marketing. But I stumbled … Continue reading Guest Chick: Liz Milliron