Moving Day – nightmare or new start? Maybe both. The Chicks share their own moving stories and lessons learned. Procure pre-assembled boxes. Measure twice before lifting that heavy, oversized sofa. Even treasures can be lost in transit, and found much, much later. And a word to the wise: tightly seal all the condiments.
“So how do you come up with book titles? And how much say do you have about the final title and cover art?” These are questions that often come up at author events. Generally, when you’re under contract with a traditional publisher, they have the final say on the cover art, cover copy and the title, as well as a host of other things. But … Continue reading Mastering the Art of the Title
Contrary to my ubiquitous jabbering on Facebook, I’m a little uncomfortable when it comes to actually trying to get people to buy my books. A CAJUN CHRISTMAS KILLING, the third in my Cajun Country Mystery series, launches October 10th. I want to make my publisher happy with decent sales, which means I need to promote the hell out of the book. So I decided to … Continue reading The photo they didn’t want you to see.
Are you ready for some football? We’re hearing big cheers from one Chick — and maybe a few jeers and unprintables from the “cheep” seats. But whether you’re a fan or foe of pigskin games, ’tis the sporting season — so read on and take it away, C-H-I-C-K-S!!!!
Award-winning author and all-around delightful person Catriona McPherson is our Guest Chick today, and we’re thrilled to have her. Take it away, Catriona!
One of the reasons I love writing the Destination Wedding Planner Mysteries is that each book lets me spend time in a new location. I don’t just mean literally, like during research trips, but also mentally, like a mini-vacation every time I sit down to write. I can spend the day pretending I’m in a beautiful Mexican village or having a picnic in the wine country, … Continue reading What I Did(n’t Do) on My Summer Vacation
You can’t wear white after Labor Day. Right? From being fashionably late to embracing sentence fragments, the Chicks share what common fashion, etiquette and grammar rules we dare to break.
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Do you watch house-hunting shows? Aren’t they lovely? The new owners go from finding their dream home to blissfully reporting back at the end of the show that they are so glad they did it, while the camera zooms around their completely set-up new digs. It makes moving look absolutely delightful. But the truth is very different. Once you decide to take the leap to … Continue reading Seemed Like A Good Idea
Newsflash! There’s an extra-special bond between writers and their pets. But maybe you knew that already. Just click on practically any author’s Facebook page, and there’s a good-to-excellent chance you’ll see plenty of pics featuring their loyal keyboard companions. Continue reading Farley and Me: A Writer and her Anti-Muse
School’s in! All the Facebook photos of first day of high school and dropping kids off to college have the Chicks strolling down memory lane. Read on for some of our favorite memories from our freshman years.
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Please welcome the wonderful and talented Kathleen Valenti! Her debut novel, Protocol (the first book in the Maggie O’Malley mystery series from Henery Press) launches on September 5, 2017. And the Answer Is… Life is full of questions. Why are we here? What is our purpose? What happens if I remove my mattress tag? Readers of The Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy know that … Continue reading Guest Chick: Kathleen Valenti
To celebrate the release of Lisa’s newest book, Fashionably Late, we’re talking about our own personal fashion faux pas. (Fun fact: “faux pas” is spelled the same for both singular and plural, although it is pronounced differently so you don’t get the two confused.) Tell us yours in the comments below!
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