What happened in Reno…
…gets blogged about right here at Chicks on the Case! Today we share our most memorable moments from another awesome Left Coast Crime convention. Continue reading “What happened in Reno…”
A Suite Life
We will be sharing our Left Coast Crime roundup on Friday, but we wanted to focus today on one of the highlights of the convention: A Suite Life Happy Hour! On Friday night, we were delighted to welcome Colleen, Chris, Del, Dianne, Fran, Jack, Laurie, Leslie, Linda, Marilyn, Mary, and Mary Lou to the Chicks Suite for wine and cheese and conversation. We had Mingle … Continue reading A Suite Life
Now Available: Til Death Do Us Party
We have a lot to celebrate this week, starting with the release of Vickie Fee’s latest book, Til Death Do Us Party. This is book 4 in the Liv & Di in Dixie series, and we couldn’t be more excited! Check out the series, grab yourself a copy of the book, and join the whole Chick gang on Thursday for an online launch party. (Here’s … Continue reading Now Available: Til Death Do Us Party
Newsflash: Chicks Hit it Big in Reno!
We might not have cleaned up in the casino–but the Chicks were well represented at Left Coast Crime this weekend in the Biggest Little City in the World: Reeeeeeno!!! And guess what? Our very own Kellye Garrett won the Lefty for Best Debut Mystery Novel with Hollywood Homicide–and Ellen Byron brought home the trophy for A Cajun Christmas Killing in the Best Humorous category! Continue reading Newsflash: Chicks Hit it Big in Reno!
Gone to Left Coast Crime 2018
This week, the Chicks are attending Left Coast Crime in Reno! We’ll be appearing in the following panels, with book signings to follow. We also can’t wait to meet those of you who signed up for our A Suite Life Happy Hour with Chicks on the Case! For other activities, including other Author-Reader Connections, please see the conference schedule. Even if you aren’t able to attend … Continue reading Gone to Left Coast Crime 2018
Guest Chick: Keenan Powell
What’s Fur Rondy, you ask? Welcome Chicks guest Keenan Powell, author of the wonderful debut mystery, DEADLY SOLUTION. She”ll tell you all about this unique Alaska tradition… Alaska’s Fur Rondy! New Orleans has Mardi Gras. New York City has the St. Patrick’s Day parade. And since 1935, fur trappers have descended on Anchorage at winter’s end to sell furs, buy supplies and carouse. Over the … Continue reading Guest Chick: Keenan Powell
Know When To Hold Them
Next week, the six of us are heading to Reno, Nevada, for Left Coast Crime—and some super-mild, low-stakes gambling action. We’re also celebrating the upcoming release of Vickie Fee’s latest novel, which is set in the Gambling Capital of the World, Las Vegas. (Til Death Do Us Party, available for preorder, thank you for asking.) So this week, we’re finding out who knows when to hold ’em, knows when to fold ’em, knows when to walk away, and knows when to quote Kenny Rogers.
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5 Reasons New Book Was a Blast to Write
Asking an author to pick her favorite book is a bit like asking a mom to pick her favorite child. An exception to the rule is my mother, because I’m obviously her favorite—but don’t get my sister and brother started on that one. Another exception is the fourth book in my Liv & Di in Dixie cozy series, TIL DEATH DO US PARTY, which comes … Continue reading 5 Reasons New Book Was a Blast to Write
Guest Book Blogger: Dru Ann Love
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. For March, we have Raven Award winner Dru Ann Love of the Anthony Award-nominated blog, dru’s book musings.
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Wedding Horror Stories
When you’re planning a wedding, nothing is supposed to go wrong. But when you’re writing a mystery series about a professional wedding planner, you want everything to go wrong. In addition to scouring Pinterest for wedding inspiration, I’ve spent my fair share of time Googling “wedding horror stories” just for fun—errrr, I mean, research. And I’ve noticed that there are some common threads: Minor details. … Continue reading Wedding Horror Stories
Turn it Up: Favorite Songs
What is your current favorite song? The one you catch yourself humming or cranking up when you get into the car or go for a walk? What is it about that song that has caught your fancy? (Or, if you don’t have a current fave, what is one that always makes you happy?) Continue reading “Turn it Up: Favorite Songs”
The Tao of Golf: Guest Chick Judy Penz Sheluk
Our friend Judy Penz Sheluk joins us today to share the passion that inspired A Hole in One, the latest addition to her terrific Glass Dolphin Mystery series. This may be the sportiest post we Chicks have ever shared! Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots, but … Continue reading The Tao of Golf: Guest Chick Judy Penz Sheluk
