Armchair Travel? Yes, Please

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

Happy Book Birthday: Star-Crossed Egg Tarts

Despite a tumultuous start to the new year for Jen, she’s ready to celebrate the release of Book 2 in her Magical Fortune Cookie series. Please be true, Kirkus Reviews, that “good things lie ahead in this series.” Star-Crossed Egg Tarts (Book 2 in the Magical Fortune Cookie series) Felicity Jin returns in the second book in the heart-warming and deliciously mysterious Magical Fortune Cookie … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: Star-Crossed Egg Tarts

Guest Chick: Catriona McPherson

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

Danger isn’t my middle name.

As mystery writers and readers, danger seems all around us. Dark alley lurkers. Poisoned parsnips. Weaponized anacondas. (I’m just guessing on that last one.) But lately, I’ve encountered some unexpected hazards. At the keyboard. You see, Danger isn’t my middle name. It’s Typo. And sometimes Emoji-o (which should totally be a word). I’ve previously spoken of accidentally using the wrong emoji reaction on Facebook. I … Continue reading Danger isn’t my middle name.

Happy Book Birthday to FRENCH QUARTER FRIGHT NIGHT!

“The worlds of Hollywood and New Orleans collide in a fantastic whodunnit.” J.C. Kenney, author of the Elmo Simpson Mysteries It’s release day for FRENCH QUARTER FRIGHT NIGHT, the third book in Ellen Byron’s Vintage Cookbook Mystery series! Halloween isn’t just a day, it’s a month of celebrations in New Orleans. Ricki James-Diaz and her friend at Bon Vee Culinary House Museum are ready to … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to FRENCH QUARTER FRIGHT NIGHT!

Shenanigans mid-Bouchercon 2024: Leprechauns Meet Nashville Hot Chicken

Howdy, folks! Lisa here, posting from the 2024 Worldwide Mystery Conference in Nashville, TN. Having a fabulous time, although to be honest it’s just a teensy bit overwhelming at times with all the events and fabulous authors and panels and Apple steps. We’re not even midway through here, but here’s a random photo tour so far–more to come from Ellen on Monday! Continue reading Shenanigans mid-Bouchercon 2024: Leprechauns Meet Nashville Hot Chicken

Happy Book Birthday: The Jig Is Up & In the Event of Murder

It’s Twofer Tuesday! Please help us celebrate book birthdays for The Jig Is Up (Irish Bed & Breakfast Mystery #1) by Lisa Q. Mathews and In the Event of Murder (Starlit Bookshop Mystery Book #2) by Cynthia Kuhn. 🎉 The Jig Is Up (Irish Bed & Breakfast Mystery #1)   Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: The Jig Is Up & In the Event of Murder

Happy Book Birthday to A VERY WOODSY MURDER!

It’s release day for A Very Woodsy Murder, the first book in Ellen Byron’s new Golden Motel Mystery series. What happens when Dee Stern, a burned-out sitcom writer, impulsively buys a retro rustic motel in California’s Gold Rush Country with her best friend-turned business partner who also happens to be her short-lived first husband? And their very first guest checks in but doesn’t check out… … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to A VERY WOODSY MURDER!

Oops!

We inadvertently sent out today Molly MacRae’s guest post for next Wednesday. Although we immediately took it down, many of you still received an email regarding the post (which should now take you to a “Post Not Found” page). We apologize for this, and for clogging up your email with even more junk. But we promise you’ll get to see Molly’s marvelous post NEXT Wednesday, … Continue reading Oops!