We’re so happy to have Marjorie McCown, author of the Hollywood Mystery series, visiting us today–and there’s a giveaway involved! Read on for details… Playing for Keeps My thanks to Ellen Byron and the other talented authors of this terrific blog for hosting me today! To celebrate the release of STAR STRUCK, book #2 in my Hollywood Mystery series featuring movie costumer Joey Jessop, I’m … Continue reading Guest Chick Marjorie McCown
It’s such a delight for us to welcome one of our favorite authors and people, Nadine Nettmann today! It’s always so exciting and humbling for us Chicks to help launch a brand-spankin’-new book! Hello, Chicks on the Case! Thanks so much for having me here. Today marks the publication of The Bootlegger’s Daughter and I’m so excited! This book was years in the making so … Continue reading Guest Chick: Nadine Nettmann
Surprise! Guess who just dropped by Chicks today? Two of our founding members, Chicks Emeritae, and authors extraordinaire Marla Cooper and Kellye Garrett! Of course we had a zillion questions for them, and they graciously agreed to share just a few of the amazing things they’ve been up to lately… Continue reading Chicks Super Edition: Marla Cooper and Kellye Garrett
We’re thrilled to welcome guest Greg Rhyno to the coop, and not just because he’s pro-Chick in every sense of the word. Read on to see what Greg has to say about exploring a new genre, forays into unfamiliar territory, and guesting in his protagonist’s world–then comment for a chance to win his latest, Who by the Fire. Take it away, Greg! The Guest Chick … Continue reading Guest Chick: Greg Rhyno + Giveaway
Today the Chicks are pleased to host the 2024 nominees for the Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery (to be awarded on April 13 at Left Coast Crime: Seattle Shakedown), two of whom just happen to be members of Chicks on the Case! Since the award is for books that are on the light side and/or humorous, we’ve asked each nominee to provide a short … Continue reading Lefty Award Nominees–Best Humorous Mystery
Jen here, and I’m excited to have Annie on the blog today. She’s such a warm person and has a wonderful debut, RESORT TO MURDER, coming your way. (Don’t you just love the title?) More about Annie below: Thank you, Jennifer Chow, for your gracious invitation. I’m such a fan of the Chicks and am so grateful to have met some of you fabulous … Continue reading Guest Chick: Annie McEwen + Giveaway
Hello, intrepid Chick pals! Did you do a doubletake when you saw our post yesterday and think, “Wow, is it Wednesday already? I could have sworn it was Tuesday.” Well, you were right. A certain Chick I won’t mention – okay, it’s me, Ellen – got the post dates wrong on Korina Moss’s post, which is super bad on my part because it’s her debut … Continue reading Guest Chick, Take Two: Korina Moss, #giveaway
The Chicks are thrilled to welcome Korina Moss, who’s making her debut as a Chicks guest. Today, she’s going to tell us all about her Agatha award-winning Cheese Shop Mysteries and give away a copy of her first book, CHEDDAR OFF DEAD. THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT: A SCOOBY DOO HALLMARK MOVIE WITH CHEESE Since this is my first time at Chicks on … Continue reading Guest Chick: Korina Moss and #Giveaway
We are thrilled to welcome Diane Vallere, bestselling author of the Samantha Kidd Mysteries, Madison Night Mysteries, Material Witness Mysteries, Sky Crimes and Misdemeanors Mysteries, Mermaid Mysteries, and Costume Shop Mysteries. Please join us in congratulating Diane on the release of Ranch Dressing, Book #15 in the Samatha Kidd series. THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF INCONVENIENCE Early last year, I settled into a new writing routine. … Continue reading Guest Chick: Diane Vallere
Chicks on the Case is thrilled to bring you Iris Yamashita and her fascinating road to becoming a mystery author. Remember that Friends episode where Ross kept yelling “Pivot!” as he, Chandler and Rachel tried to get a couch around a bend in the stairs? Well, “Pivot!” is what I hear in my head when I think about my road to becoming a book author. … Continue reading Guest Chick: Iris Yamashita
We are thrilled to have a visit from Edgar-nominated author Mary Winters today (congratulations on the nomination, Mary!). Please join us in giving her a warm welcome back to Chicks on the Case and please enjoy this fascinating and thought-provoking post. Thank you, Chicks on the Case, for inviting me on the blog today, and a special thanks to Cynthia Kuhn, who is one of … Continue reading Guest Chick: Mary Winters
Jen here. A very warm welcome to Tara Lush; I was lucky enough to spend time with her at the inaugural Ashland Mystery Fest last year. I so relate to her gardening (un)skill. Take it away, Tara! A Bean to Die For Tara Lush The inspiration for my book came from my backyard. No, I’m not some amazing, award-winning gardener. I’ve actually killed succulents, cacti, … Continue reading Guest Chick: Tara Lush
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