The Chicks are preparing for a big Hollywood premiere next week! That would be the debut of our very own Kellye Garrett’s mystery Hollywood Homicide. So we thought it would be fun to talk about some famous Tinsel Town murders, many of them still unsolved. But we do have some theories…
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This week, we’re excited to introduce Guest Chick Leslie Karst, author of the Sally Solari culinary mystery series. Leslie’s appeared on the blog before, but she very modestly talked about her recipe for martini chicken instead of herself, so we wanted to take the opportunity for you all to get to know her a little better! Marla Cooper: In addition to writing mysteries and whipping … Continue reading Guest Chick: Leslie Karst
Continuing this week’s important discussion on diversity in the mystery genre, the Chicks are recommending our favorite books/series by authors who are of color and/or LGBTQ.
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When I wrote about my visit to San Quentin prison with my NorCal Sisters in Crime chapter, I had a hard time keeping my story from sprawling on for pages and pages. I focused on one specific aspect of the story — meeting the prisoners — but didn’t get a chance to talk about the tour itself. A couple of people suggested I write a followup, so here goes! Continue reading “Doing Time, Part 2”
Ellen Byron The weirdest museum I’ve ever been to was the Bowling Hall of Fame. My husband’s from St. Louis and during one visit to his parents, I insisted on dropping by the B H of F because it sounded so darn kitschy. I actually never made it past the gift shop, where I bought a friend a mug shaped like a bowling ball. The … Continue reading Roadtrip Friday: Our Favorite Weird Museums
It’s that time of year when “yard sale” and “garage sale” signs are a common sight. One man’s junk is another’s treasure, and I’ve bought my share of both junk and treasure over the years. We all have knickknacks and odd items scattered in our homes, neither beautiful nor particularly useful, which guests could never guess the true value of. My brother bought this cut-glass … Continue reading Priceless Junk
Yes, you read that post title right. And no, this isn’t an Onion article. I love dogs. I mean, LOVE them. A guy’s lack of interest in canine parenting was the potential deal-breaker in any relationship. “You don’t see a dog in your future? Then we have no future. Buh-bye.” But with dogs comes responsibility for their care and feeding. They need vet visits. Grooming. … Continue reading The Zen of Picking up Dog Poo
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Please welcome the wonderful Alexia Gordon: her debut mystery, Murder in G Major, won the Lefty Award for Best Debut Novel, was nominated for an Agatha Award for Best First Novel, and was chosen as one of Suspense Magazine‘s Best Debuts of 2016. And the second in the Gethsemane Brown mysteries series, Death in D Minor, is out this week! I’ve blogged about many aspects … Continue reading Guest Chick: Alexia Gordon
Last Thursday, my local Sisters in Crime chapter visited San Quentin State Prison. It wasn’t exactly what I expected; it was actually way better. I may never use it as “material” for one of my novels. But I definitely wanted to share it with you guys. Continue reading “Doing Time with my Sisters in Crime”
This week we Chicks are extending the Independence Day festivities by declaring our freedom from a few pesky habits. (Or at least we’re working at it.) Read on and help us celebrate!
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Most of the readers I know don’t just “enjoy” reading—we love it. Must read. Can’t imagine a day without it. With this in common, it’s very interesting to consider how differently we all do the same thing. Some favor routine: a favorite time and location, perhaps with a desirable beverage. And many people are fond of reading in bed, snuggled under a cozy blanket with … Continue reading Variations on Reading
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