My sister’s here in Hilo for two weeks, on what has become her traditional yearly visit. Laura is five years younger than me, so when we were little kids, although we shared a bedroom, we didn’t hang out together that much. I mean, why would a mature (in her eyes, anyway) ten-year-old girl want to spend time with her dumb five-year-old sister? an occasion when … Continue reading Sisters
Today the Chicks are pleased to host the 2025 nominees for the Lefty Awards, mostly in the Best Humorous Mystery category (to be awarded at Left Coast Crime: Mountain High Jinks in Denver), with a special guest nominated for Best Mystery Novel. Hurrah that we have three nominees who are part of Chicks on the Case! We’ve asked each nominee to share a little bit … Continue reading Lefty Award Nominees-Rocky Mountain High Jinks
Cynthia Swanson is in Becky’s and Cynthia’s Sisters in Crime Colorado chapter so she comes with our seal of approval … even though she doesn’t write cozies. To make up for that tiny transgression, she is giving away a free audiobook version of Anyone But Her. For a chance to win, please answer this question in the comments: What song, artist, or album from your … Continue reading Guest Chick: Cynthia Swanson and a Giveaway!
Lately some of us Chicks have shared experiences from our childhoods that helped shape our lives. Today it’s Lisa’s turn, inspired by the recent tragedy over Washington, DC that included the loss of 14 promising young figure skaters, their families and coaches… Continue reading Flying Strong
Once Upon A Teacher Once upon a time there was a sixth grader named Jennifer who adored her teacher, Mrs. Okada. In class, Jennifer would learn all sorts of things, but her favorite subject was English. She got introduced to and crafted sonnets, haikus, and tankas. Fun bonus: Mrs. Okada, throughout the year, would invite small groups of students into her home, where they got … Continue reading Once Upon A Teacher
The Chicks are thrilled to welcome author pal Paula Charles to the blog today. She writes the Hometown Hardware Mysteries. She is kind enough to to do a giveaway of her newest book Axe Me No Questions to one lucky commenter today. And below she shares the adventure of installing her remodeled kitchen with her husband. Her DIY talents are enviable. DIY disaster The … Continue reading Guest Chick: Paula Charles plus a Giveaway
If I woke up one morning, let’s say it’s Feb. 2, and found myself living in an endless loop, what would I want to happen over and over? Would I relive a favorite day? My wedding day, for example? No. It was a lovely day. And back then my husband could, and did, actually pick me up and carry me over the threshold. But, we … Continue reading Let’s just do it — again
Star-Crossed Egg Tarts came out this past Tuesday! This is book two in the Magical Fortune Cookie series. My main character, Felicity Jin, is off to cater a wedding, bringing the dessert. It’s too bad that a dead body gets found under the cake table. But I’m not here today to talk about what’s under a cake table, but rather what’s on top of it. … Continue reading Let’s Talk about Cake
We Chicks are delighted to welcome back MA Monnin, travel mystery author extraordinaire, as our guest today. Whether you’ re tuning in from tundra or tropics during this lovely month of January, you’ll want to join the characters of her Intrepid Traveler Mysteries on their breathtaking international adventures. Visit Greece, Venice, Bermuda–and an upcoming dream locale. Take it away, Mary! Continue reading Armchair Travel? Yes, Please
Despite a tumultuous start to the new year for Jen, she’s ready to celebrate the release of Book 2 in her Magical Fortune Cookie series. Please be true, Kirkus Reviews, that “good things lie ahead in this series.” Star-Crossed Egg Tarts (Book 2 in the Magical Fortune Cookie series) Felicity Jin returns in the second book in the heart-warming and deliciously mysterious Magical Fortune Cookie … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: Star-Crossed Egg Tarts
(Once again, Bruce Springsteen’s song is painfully appropriate.) I’m no stranger to cataclysmic events. My first date with Jer was postponed by the L.A. riots. Our wedding venue was red-tagged right after the Northridge earthquake. My father was working in the Empire State Building on 9/11 and my brother worked downtown. Eliza and I evacuated for Hurricane Ida and watched the New Orleans power grid … Continue reading My City in Ruins
Welcome to our first Chick Chat of 2025! The holidays are such a special time…but there’s always a bit of a transition required between joining into holiday cheer and kicking off another year of work. Generally speaking, are you someone who would rather stay in holiday mode or get on with the new adventure already? Do you pack up the decorations asap or linger over those lights a little longer? And what’s your best tip for transitioning from the holidays back to real life?
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