Becky here to welcome my fellow Colorado writer, Sue Hinkin, to the nest. She’s had a fascinating career as a TV news photographer which she ultimately parlayed into a successful book series. Because she’s an all-around good egg (see what I did there?), she’s offering the first three books in her Lucy Vega and Bea Middleton series to a lucky commenter! Her sixth and final … Continue reading Guest Chick: Sue Hinkin and a Giveaway!
Hi all, Ellen here. Canadian author Vicki Delany is a revered cozy author who I am blessed to consider a dear friend. I was saddened to learn that she’d cancelled her upcoming author visits to the U.S. Today she shares what compelled her to make the decision, as well as a couple of past experiences crossing the border that factored into it. NOTE: any negative … Continue reading Guest Chick: Vicki Delany
We’re excited to welcome author pal Audrey Lee for the first time as our guest Chick. Audrey has made a huge splash into the mystery community. Earlier this month, she was a nominee for the Lefty at Left Coast Crime for Best Debut Mystery, The Mechanics of Memory! In her post below she tells how she also made an impression on her tax accountant! One … Continue reading Guest Chick: Audrey Lee
We Chicks are always excited to host one of our fave authors and people, Gigi Pandian. In honor of her brand-new mystery THE LIBRARY GAME, Gigi gives us a behind-the-scenes peek at murder mystery dinner parties–whatever might go wrong? Continue reading Guest Chick: Gigi Pandian
Today the Chicks are pleased to host Charlotte Stuart, the award-winning author of a host of different mysteries, from laugh-out-loud, to cozy, to traditional, to PIs. And today, she’s giving away a copy of her new book, In$urance to Die For, to two lucky commenters (e-book or paperback, winner’s choice). Huzzah! Take it away, Charolotte! EDITED ON 3/13: We have our winners of Charlotte’s books! … Continue reading Guest Chick: Charlotte Stuart
I’m so happy to be able to welcome Rhonda Blackhurst to Chicks on the Case today. We’ve been friends for a long time. She’s a delight and a constant source of inspiration! [picture Becky waving madly] This year is a milestone for me— I turn the big 6-OH! In any other career, that would be nearing retirement age. And, in fact, I took an early … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rhonda Blackhurst
We’re so excited to have Valerie/V.M./Kallie join us today! And we’re doubly excited to meet the wonderful dogs in her life! All these cute photos! 🐶 My Favorite Supporting Characters Anyone who’s read my books (or even just looked at the covers) might have figured out that I love dogs. In fact, the dogs on the covers of the Mystery Bookshop Mystery Series were based … Continue reading Guest Chick: Valerie (V.M.) Burns and Giveaway
The Chicks are so happy to welcome back wonderful author and HFOC (Honored Friend of Chicks) Liz Milliron. What happens when grab an opportunity to write – and then go blank? Read on to find out and also learn about the first book in a brand-new series from Liz! (It sounds awesome!) What am I going to write? Thanks to the Chicks, and Ellen, for … Continue reading Guest Chick: Liz Milliron
There’s nothing we Chicks love more than great books with a strong dose of humor (even more than coffee!). So of course we’re delighted to welcome the hilarious and massively talented Lois Winston to the blog today. Enjoy, Everyone–and take it away, Lois! Please. Continue reading Guest Chick: Lois Winston
Hi, Ellen here, and I’m so happy to be hosting one of my favorite people. Cozy mystery fans know Patricia as “Olivia Mathews,” but she also writes romantic suspense for Harlequin. She almost wound in Hawaii with five fellow Harlequin authors as research for a new series. What happened? Read on… “Pack your bags, baby! We’re going to Hawaii!” Last year, my wonderful editor at … Continue reading Guest Chick: Patricia Sargeant (aka/Olivia Mathews)
Today the Chicks are pleased to host the 2025 nominees for the Lefty Awards, mostly in the Best Humorous Mystery category (to be awarded at Left Coast Crime: Mountain High Jinks in Denver), with a special guest nominated for Best Mystery Novel. Hurrah that we have three nominees who are part of Chicks on the Case! We’ve asked each nominee to share a little bit … Continue reading Lefty Award Nominees-Rocky Mountain High Jinks
Cynthia Swanson is in Becky’s and Cynthia’s Sisters in Crime Colorado chapter so she comes with our seal of approval … even though she doesn’t write cozies. To make up for that tiny transgression, she is giving away a free audiobook version of Anyone But Her. For a chance to win, please answer this question in the comments: What song, artist, or album from your … Continue reading Guest Chick: Cynthia Swanson and a Giveaway!
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