National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo for every poor soul who’s crazy enough to write a book) is coming up. To celebrate thousands of our fellow scribes pledging to write 50,000 words in one month, the Chicks are sharing our own NaNoWriMo experiences.
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We Chicks hail from north, south (well, Southern California), east, and west. But our favorite cities may not be the ones we live in or even write about… Ellen Byron I may live in Los Angeles, but my heart has always been in my hometown of New York, New York. However, lately I’ve been cheating on it with New Orleans. That’s how it feels – … Continue reading Our favorite city is…
One thing I love about writing my series is how someone’s off-the-cuff comment can inspire a subplot or even an entire plot. I’ll give you two examples straight out of my newest release, BODY ON THE BAYOU. (How’s that for a smooth segue into shameless shilling?) When I was mulling over a plot for the second book in my Cajun Country Mystery series – available … Continue reading Gifts from the Writing Gods – that’s you!
Lisa is still (yes, still) in book jail, but she’s going to be sprung very soon (and she means it this time!). Hope you’ll enjoy this encore presentation on one of her favorite subjects: Nancy Drew. Nancy, of course, always finishes her assignments ahead of time. But someone else might be just a teensy bit slower… I’m no expert on Nancy Drew—but in the early 90s, it was (literally) … Continue reading Bess Marvin Lives! (Again.)
So many books, so little time! This week, the Chicks are sharing what books they’re currently devouring, mysteries or otherwise. And since all of our readers are just that—readers—we hope you’ll share what you’re reading (or are about to be reading) in the comments below!
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I finally did it: I survived my first Boucheron. I’ve flirted with the idea of attending the world’s largest mystery convention for several years now, but I’ve always ended up getting intimidated by the sheer size of it. Everyone says it’s fun, but the word I most consistently hear used to describe it is “overwhelming.” This year, it was held in New Orleans and, with … Continue reading Bouchercon 2016: A Recap
Even though the Chicks and Mother Nature may be in denial, summer is over. Yesterday marked the official beginning of fall. To celebrate—and make us feel a little better about putting away the t-shirts and sandals—we’re sharing the things we’re looking forward to most over the next few months.
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In Chick Ellen Byron’s new book, BODY ON THE BAYOU: A CAJUN COUNTRY MYSTERY, heroine Maggie Crozat gets suckered into being the Maid of Honor for Bridezilla Vanessa Fleer. Today, the Chicks share their own stories of walking (in front of the bride) down the aisle.
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Tomorrow, September 13th, BODY ON THE BAYOU, the second book in my Cajun Country Mystery series, launches. I should be all… But instead, I’m all… When your debut novel gets published, you’re nervous, but it’s more of a giddy-nervous than an uh-oh-I-better-not-be-a-one-hit-wonder nervous. Everyone is excited for you. Family and friends buy your book just to show their support. There are contests specifically devoted … Continue reading The Terror of Book Two
First, there was construction paper and jars of paste. Then, there were number two pencils and college-ruled paper. If you were a well organized teen, you might have even had a Trapper Keeper. (Do they even still make Trapper Keepers?) It’s not just students who enjoy the thrill of fresh, new school supplies. This week, the Chicks talk about their writing essentials!
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A while back, I saw this notebook while browsing at a gift shop. On the front was a colorful frog with the caption “A Leap of Faith Never Fails.” Now, I love a good motivational message as much as the next gal, but I’m also pragmatic enough that things like this kind of piss me off. Because you know what? Sometimes a leap of faith … Continue reading Just Be Awesome
Labor Day looms, and we Chicks are bidding our sad good-byes to Summer. (Except for Lisa, because that’s her sleuth’s name.) So it’s time for that September ritual: the back-to-school vacay recap, in 250 words or less. Here are the Chicks’ essays (and no, our parents don’t have to sign them)… Continue reading “What We Did on Our Summer Vacations”
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