Lucky us! And lucky you – a recipe and a giveaway. Today guest Chick Leslie Karst, author of the Sally Solari Mysteries, celebrates the launch of MEASURE OF MURDER, the second book in her series, by sharing one of her favorite recipes, Martini Chicken. Leslie’s also hosting a giveaway for one hardcover copy of A MEASURE OF MURDER, so make sure you comment on this tasty post.
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Happy Groundhog’s Day—again! For some of us, the holiday has much less to do with a furry critter determining the future of our weather patterns as it does an annual celebration of the movie starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. In that spirit, here are our thoughts on do-overs, repeating patterns, and what we would do if we woke up every morning to find that it was, once again, Groundhog Day.
In my Liv and Di in Dixie series, Liv’s husband is always at work on never-ending renovations to their Victorian home. Larry Joe insists on being a do-it-yourselfer despite being not-so-handy. Since the first book came out, a number of friends and acquaintances have asked if Larry Joe is based on my husband, and is he really that hopeless with repairs. No and yes. Hubs … Continue reading Liv and D.I.Y. in Dixie
Just before Christmas, my husband and I were browsing in an antique shop in Healdsburg, California, when we saw a life-size skeleton hanging out in the corner by some old traffic signs. Of course, my first thought was, “YES, we need a skeleton,” because what mystery writer doesn’t? But then my second thought was, “Whoa, now, slow down a second,” because whether to get a skeleton … Continue reading Introducing: The Skeleton in my Closet
It would be easy to assume that, as mystery writers, we spend our days sitting around thinking up dastardly plots, planting clues and framing suspects. But when we’re not killing off characters, we actually have a lively and diverse set of outside interests. What are we obsessed with at the moment? Read on to find out—and tell us what your current obsession is in the comments below!
We’re as excited as baby goats in springtime to announce the two latest Chicks to join us here at Chicks on the Case: Cynthia Kuhn and Vickie Fee. And in related news, we’re adding Wednesday posts! Vickie writes the Liv and Di in Dixie Mysteries, and Cynthia writes the Lila MacLean Academic Mysteries. We couldn’t be more thrilled that these two awesome cozy … Continue reading Introducing Vickie and Cynthia: Our Two Newest Chicks!
We’ve got feisty heroines, lots of laughs, and lively plots that are sure to keep you guessing. Read on for a sneak peek! Continue reading “Our Books”
As I scrolled through celebratory messages on my birthday, I noticed an email forwarded from my website. Usually people getting in touch this way are readers letting me know they enjoyed my books or asking for travel advice on an upcoming Cajun Country vacation. Figuring this email fit into one of those two categories, I opened it. The reader – I’ll call her Betsy – … Continue reading I Hated Your Book.
Most writers need a little extra inspiration sometimes, and we Chicks are no exception. Some of our muses are real and some are, well, a little unusual…
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By now we’re two weeks into the New Year. The balloons have deflated and the party hats and horns and champagne glasses are packed up or recycled. Every other writer I know is officially back to work, committed to ambitious daily word counts. But me? I have to wait until January 28th, the dawn of the Chinese New Year. Here’s why. Long before the popular call to abolish 2016, it … Continue reading Writer vs. Muse: A Twisted Tail
We’re baaack…Not that we’re superstitious or anything, but what better day for us Chicks to return to our posts after all the holiday hoopla than Friday the Thirteenth? Because Lady Luck is always on our side…or is she?
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With presents to wrap, parties to attend and eggnog to drink, the Chicks decided to take a holiday hiatus. But, of course, we couldn’t leave (for a couple of weeks) without saying goodbye. Read on for a holiday message from your favorite Chicks—and we’ll see you in January!
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