Psychometry: Fact or Fiction?
The Chicks welcome back Judy Penz Sheluk, who shares a fascinating story from her personal life that inspired the plot of Past & Present, her latest Marketville Mystery.
The best of jobs and the worst of jobs
Since it’s Labor Day, I thought I’d reminisce about some of the jobs I’ve had over the years. Best gig: Mystery Author – even if the paydays can be a bit spread out (and paychecks, for most authors, on the thin side). I LOVE that I get to write books! Readers have been very kind, and I still get a lump in my throat when … Continue reading The best of jobs and the worst of jobs
Hail to thee, our alma maters…
School’s back from summer and with it, memories of our own textbook and bleacher days. Our alma maters cut a wide swath across the country. Read on to find out where the Chicks picked up their university diplomas.
(The winner in the GIVEAWAY for a copy of Against the Claw by Shari Randall, who was our guest Chick this week, is Kristin Lundgren. Congratulations, Kristin!) Continue reading “Hail to thee, our alma maters…”
Guest Chick: Shari Randall
We’re thrilled to have the delightful and talented Shari Randall visit again today as our Guest Chick! Against the Claw, the follow-up to her stellar debut, Curses, Boiled Again, was just released. Shari will be giving away a copy of the new book to one lucky commenter. Take it away, Shari! Dear Johnson Brad, Please Stop Friending Me I’ve had one too many fake Facebook … Continue reading Guest Chick: Shari Randall
College Drop-off Made Me “Meme Mom”
A couple of weeks ago, we brought our daughter to Loyola University, New Orleans, to begin her freshman year in college. Before we left, friends asked me if I’d be okay. “Oh, for sure,” I said. I adore my kid but she’d been working my last nerve, as kids are wont to do before heading out the door. And while I’m a sensitive soul, I’m … Continue reading College Drop-off Made Me “Meme Mom”
Introducing Leslie: Our Newest Chick!
We’re as excited as baby goats in springtime to announce the latest Chick to join us here at Chicks on the Case: Leslie Karst! Cheep cheep, whoo hoo! Leslie writes the Sally Solari Mysteries. She’ll be blogging on Fridays.We couldn’t be more thrilled that she’s joining the nest, and for her inaugural post, we asked her some questions so you can get to know her a … Continue reading Introducing Leslie: Our Newest Chick!
Guest Chick: Tonya Kappes
Please join the Chicks in welcoming author Tonya Kappes, who writes a variety of series, including The Kenni Lowry Mystery Series, the Magical Cures Mystery Series, the Southern Ghostly Mystery Series, and The Campers and Criminals Cozy Mystery Series, just to name a few. Her most recent release is Forests, Fishing, and Forgery. The internet. Specifically, social media. Oh…how it’s changed how me and my … Continue reading Guest Chick: Tonya Kappes
What We Talk About When We Talk About Going Back To School
(Dedicated to all the teachers heading back into classrooms right about now.) What We Talk About When We Talk About Going Back To School (Sliver of open door.) How the summer went by like lightning. How much we miss the summer already. (Hallway of good intentions.) Whom we’ve seen and not seen. Whom we want to see and not see. (Charts and more charts.) Which … Continue reading What We Talk About When We Talk About Going Back To School
Roommates We Have Loved (or Not)
We all know the usual TV-roommate scenario: massive, affordable apartment, no dirty dishes (unless you’re rooming with Oscar Madison), a fun (and gorgeous) group of besties and a nonstop laugh track. Today the Chicks share the real-life roomie scoop!
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Guest Chick: Liz Milliron
Please join the Chicks in welcoming Liz Milliron, author of the Laurel Highlands Mysteries. Leave a comment below to be entered into the giveaway for a copy of book one, ROOT OF ALL EVIL. The Dreaded Red Pen Before I was offered my book contract, the publisher had a few questions. I expected them, especially the ones about social media and marketing. But I stumbled … Continue reading Guest Chick: Liz Milliron
Beat the Clock
I made a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad mistake this summer. I took on a part-time, online writing job. And it involves…CLOCKS. Lots and lots of clocks. I should have known better, but I did it anyway, in a misguided effort to earn some extra coffee money. Continue reading Beat the Clock
Guilty Pleasures
Okay, let’s be honest. Life can’t all be high-fiber diets and PBS specials. Sometimes you have to just listen to your id and dance like no one’s watching. So what are our favorite guilty pleasures? Read on for the full scoop (of full-calorie, non-organic ice cream). We know you’ll never tell. Cynthia Kuhn My guilty pleasure is Real Housewives. Have watched them all, in every location, … Continue reading Guilty Pleasures
