The Chicks are thrilled to share that our very own Vickie Fee is the newest hen in the Henery Press henhouse. The popular press has picked up her Café Cinema Mystery Series in a three-book deal. We’re all looking forward to the adventures of an amateur sleuth who inherits a time-worn movie palace. What a great location for a cozy series! Cheep cheep hooray to … Continue reading Congratulations, Vickie!
The Chicks welcome back the wonderful Diane Vallere, with a post AND the chance to enter a super cool giveaway! When One Door Opens, Another One Hits You In The Tush We’ve all heard the expression: when one door closes, another one opens. And while it’s easier to focus on the open door, the one that represents what’s new, unexpected, fresh, and possible, it’s not … Continue reading Guest Chick: Diane Vallere
Please welcome special guests Cindy Brown and Alexia Gordon! Last year, unbeknownst to us at the time, all three of us were writing books set in theaters. Not just theaters but specifically opera houses. And not just opera houses but haunted opera houses. We must have been plugged into the same cosmic channel while we were drafting…or perhaps the spirits had a little something to … Continue reading Three Hauntings
This week, we’re excited to introduce our second “Free-Range Chick,” the hilarious and delightful Kathleen Valenti, author of the Maggie O’Malley Mystery Series. Kathy also blogs at Mysteristas, and is helping fill in while the fabulous Kellye Garrett takes a much-deserved blogging hiatus. Take it away, Kathy!
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Please welcome Mary Angela, author of the Professor Prather academic mysteries! The third book in the series, A VERY MERRY MURDER, is out this month. Sugar Cookie Countdown Sugar cookies grace the covers of every supermarket magazine during the holidays. Stars, bells, trees—shapes we mastered in kindergarten. No wonder we fool ourselves into thinking they’re simple. But let’s admit it: sugar cookies, like all good … Continue reading Guest Chick: Mary Angela
I love a good ghost story. I’ve always wanted some great gather-round-the-campfire story of my own. One time my stepsister told me a story that was my go-to because it really seriously happened to someone I knew. Years later, after dragging it out at every slumber party ever, I mentioned it to her. She crinkled her nose and laughed and said, “I told you that? That’s hilarious.” Continue reading It’s October — Bring on the Ghosties!
In honor of Ellen’s brand-new Cajun Country Mysteries title MARDI GRAS MURDER, the Chicks are sharing their favorite party memories. Hey, you don’t have to be in NOLA to have fun (or not). Celebrations big or small, fun or disastrous, we’ve got a party for you! Continue reading “Chicks Gonna Party all the Time (or Not)”
This week, the Chicks welcome Lillian Bell, author of the Funeral Parlor mysteries. Lillian is giving away a signed copy of her latest book, IF THE COFFIN FITS, to one super-lucky commenter! Take it away, Lillian! Continue reading “Guest Chick Lillian Bell: Why Write Funny?”
Happy book birthday to Mardi Gras Murder by our very own Ellen Byron–book 4 in the Cajun Country Mystery series is now available wherever books are sold!
Ever wonder about the story behind some of your favorite book bloggers’ websites? Well, wonder no more because each month we’re featuring an interview with a well-known blogger. Our October guest is the amazing Lori Caswell from EscapewithDollycas.com. Continue reading Guest Book Blogger: Lori Caswell of Escape with Dollycas
Please join the Chicks in welcoming Sybil Johnson, author of the Aurora Anderson mysteries. The fourth book in the series, DESIGNED FOR HAUNTING, releases this month! Writing While the Walls Come Tumbling Down I used to live in a very quiet neighborhood. The only sounds you heard on a typical day were lawnmowers, leaf blowers, the occasional car engine, and children playing in their backyards. … Continue reading Guest Chick: Sybil Johnson
The Spirit in Question by our very own Cynthia Kuhn–book 3 in the Lila Maclean Academic Mystery series–is now available wherever books are sold!
