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.
“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!
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
Wow! A lot has happened since I last visited you guys. In February 2023, I was querying for a Literary Agent—and guzzling sweet tea by the gallon. After much soul-searching, in May 2023, I decided to call off the agent quest. My goals had evolved, and I wasn’t set on getting any agent anymore. Instead, I wanted to hold my book in my hand. I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Pam Kyel
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
Today we Chicks are delighted to welcome our good friend, newbie author Tammy Barker, who’s sharing one of her favorite places for mystery inspiration. Take it away, Tammy! Continue reading Guest Chick: Tammy Barker
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!
Strawberry season was a bust here in NH last month, thanks to extreme early heat and nonstop rain. Rinse and repeat. But I have high hopes for blueberry season later this month… Continue reading On Blueberry Hill
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!
Lisa here, literally just off the train from the annual Malice Domestic conference in Bethesda. I’m a little bleary-eyed and haven’t had a chance to process the whole amazing weekend yet, or organize any halfway coherent thoughts, but here are a few annotated photos (with, um, important disclaimers)… Continue reading Dateline: Malice Domestic 2024
The Chicks are thrilled to have author pal Diane Kelly with us today on the blog. Her hot new mystery was released into the wild yesterday. Four Alarm Homocide, the sixth novel in her delightful House Flipper cozy mystery series from Diane Kelly set in Nashville, TN―where the real estate market is to die for. Some properties are just too hot to handle… One lucky … Continue reading Guest Chick: Diane Kelly
Yippee, it’s release day for The Witless Protection Program, the 5th book in “Maria DiRico’s” Catering Hall Mysteries. For readers wondering if Mia Carina’s philandering, presumed dead husband Adam Grosso would ever make an appearance in the series, this is your lucky day. And he couldn’t be showing up at a worse time for Mia! “An incredible cast of characters, starting with our lead, Mia … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to THE WITLESS PROTECTION PROGRAM!
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