We’ve all debated what delicious dish we should contribute to a holiday party, and our characters face the same dilemma. The Chicks have landed on a few fab choices for their protagonists. You can decide whether their party guests are in for a treat—or out of potluck.
One great thing about being a writer is that you can allow a character to make up for your own personal failings. My case in point… I attended Tulane University in New Orleans, and loved it. But there was a fraternity, Kappa Alpha, which celebrated an event called “Old South.” The guys in the chapter rented Confederate soldier uniforms, and their dates rented southern belle … Continue reading Party Like It’s 1865
Sometimes it’s easier to come up with a three-hundred page book than a three-word title. The journey can be brutal, with dozens of contenders considered and then discarded. Or, miracle of miracles, the first title you come up with can be an instant winner. Which way did it go for our Chicks?
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Cheers or jeers for Black Friday? Love it or hate it, everyone seems to have an opinion—including The Chicks. Back away from the leftovers and spend it with us!
Continue reading “Black Friday: How We’re Celebrating the Day after Thanksgiving—Or Not”
November has been a big month for me. My first book CARDIAC ARREST was published and—miracle of miracles—Book Two is safely in my editor’s hands. So now I’ve turned my attention to a few things I may have neglected for a while. Like my closet. But before we get to that (I’d rather not), I should tell you that I am, by nature, a Pantser. We’re … Continue reading Confessions of a (Closet) Pantser
It’s been an amazing year for the Chicks. We met each other. We celebrated two book birthdays. We even started this blog! With Thanksgiving next week, we wanted to share our appreciation for all the good things that made us most happy this year.
Continue reading “What We’re Thankful For This Thanksgiving”
While we’ve never been the subject of a crazy Florida news story, we do have some stories of our own about the Sunshine State. This week, we’re keeping the Florida party going, in honor of Lisa’s debut novel, Cardiac Arrest.
Since the publication of my first book, Plantation Shudders: A Cajun Country Mystery, I’ve learned that I am more than just an author. I am a brand. And I’m okay with that. My late father was a “Mad Man,” and I grew up in a household where a good ad campaign wasn’t just admired, it was revered. But how to create my brand, a look … Continue reading WWDVD? What Would Diane Vallere Do?
Ahhh, Florida. You wacky, weird, wonderful state! There’s no denying that Florida gets more than its fair share of crazy news stories, so in honor of Lisa’s debut novel, Cardiac Arrest—set in a kitschy retirement community in upscale Milano, Florida—we wanted to share some of our favorites!
We’re thrilled to announce that Cardiac Arrest is officially available! The Chicks have been eagerly anticipating this date for months now, and we wanted to be among the first to welcome Lisa’s book into the world. Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Lisa Q Mathews!
Candy binges, voodoo priestesses, pet costume contests and zombie weddings—our main characters have big plans this Halloween! Have fun plans of your own? Tell us how you—or your favorite fictional character—are celebrating this year in the comments below. Continue reading “Eat, Drink, and Be Scary: How Our Main Characters Would Celebrate Halloween”
There’s plenty of good advice out there about how to succeed at NaNoWriMo. Here’s your handy guide to how it could all go down if you’re not careful. Continue reading How Not To Win NaNoWriMo
Chicks on the Case 