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!
The Chicks are thrilled to welcome author pal Paula Charles to the blog today. She writes the Hometown Hardware Mysteries. She is kind enough to to do a giveaway of her newest book Axe Me No Questions to one lucky commenter today. And below she shares the adventure of installing her remodeled kitchen with her husband. Her DIY talents are enviable. DIY disaster The … Continue reading Guest Chick: Paula Charles plus a Giveaway
We Chicks are delighted to welcome back MA Monnin, travel mystery author extraordinaire, as our guest today. Whether you’ re tuning in from tundra or tropics during this lovely month of January, you’ll want to join the characters of her Intrepid Traveler Mysteries on their breathtaking international adventures. Visit Greece, Venice, Bermuda–and an upcoming dream locale. Take it away, Mary! Continue reading Armchair Travel? Yes, Please
Today the Chicks are happy welcome the marvelous (and prolific) author Vicki Delany, who has penned more than fifty books! (Wow.) Today she talks about research–the fun kind–as she wings her way to the United Kingdom. Are we jealous? Yes, indeed! Take it away, Vicki: My Research Trip to England It can sometimes be difficult to take the characters in a cozy mystery series out … Continue reading Guest Chick: Vicki Delany
Ellen here, excited to welcome Rob Osler to Chicks. I loved his Hayden & Friends Mysteries and cannot wait to read his new historical mystery, The Case of the Missing Maid, which is already earning rave reviews. He’s going to tell us all about his new book today… My new historical series set in Chicago during the Progressive Era (1890 -1920) stars a bicycle-riding, bowler-hat-wearing, … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rob Osler
We are so excited to welcome back our dear friend, the multi-award-winning Catriona McPherson, author of the Dandy Gilver series, Lexy Campbell series, and numerous stand alones. And what a perfectly delicious holiday topic! Enjoy… Make Them Eat Cake There’s a clue right there on the jacket of SCOTZILLA, Last Ditch Mystery No.7, so it’s not a spoiler to say that the setting is … Continue reading Guest Chick: Catriona McPherson
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