A few weeks ago I mentioned on the blog that my niece was getting married the first weekend in July, and that hubs and I were driving down to Tennessee for the wedding. (It was beautiful — and so was the bride!) We generally head south for Christmas to visit with my and John’s family. This was the first time we had traveled down south … Continue reading I’ll have some sweet tea, hon
As Cynthia previously posted, fall is the time for fresh school supplies. My family recently visited Staples, and we ended up with a basketful of items. “Do you really need all this stuff?” I asked. “Yes!!” they replied. Here’s a sampling of what they got: A planner for the year. Can’t argue with those helpful to-do lists! Graph paper. Ahh, the math memories… (I still … Continue reading Pens, Pencils, and Preferences
A warm Chicks welcome to Josette! She’ll be sharing today about the power of community and connection. Find your people, friends! With a Little Help from My Friends I’m a loner by nature. Whether it’s watching a movie or finishing a project at work, I prefer to exist on my own little island. Which is one of the things that drew me to writing. I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Josette Covington
I semi-joke that I currently have two titles: Ellen Byron, Author and Marketing Director for Ellen Byron, Author. I’m thinking all authors these days can relate to this. Under the guise of my second title, I came up with what I consider a brilliant marketing idea: First Book Fridays. Readers like to start with the first book in a series and since I have three … Continue reading Throwing Promo Spaghetti at the Wall
My parents bought this coffee table in 1972 or so from the old Levitz Furniture store. It was simply a cheap necessity when we moved into a new house. It was always a reliable place in front of the TV to do my homework or mindlessly work my childhood magic in a coloring book. My older brother and younger sister and I played countless hands … Continue reading A Boring Old Table
Ellen here, thrilled to introduce you to Marjorie McCown, a fellow vet of the entertainment industry. Marjorie’s terrific new book, Final Cut, is inspired by her decades of work as a film costume designer. And she’s doing a giveaway for a copy of her book! My thanks to Ellen Byron and the other distinguished authors of this wonderful blog for inviting me to guest post … Continue reading Guest Chick: Marjorie McCown
Usually, I adore a good stroll down the office supply aisle. There’s something deeply comforting about looking at a colorful selection of writing utensils and notebooks. (That’s not just a writer thing, right?) But August means that it’s time to take a deep breath and gear up for the Great Obstacle Course also known as school-supply shopping! Every year, we lurch around the store, while … Continue reading That Time of Year Again
After last week’s Thumbs-Up discussion, it’s now time to announce our annual Thumbs-Down awards: What is it that’s been driving us nuts, having us shake our heads in unhappy disbelief, or simply making us want to crawl back into bed and sleep for a few more hours till it goes away?
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We have a very special treat for you today: please join us in welcoming A.J. Devlin, the multi-award-winning author of the “Hammerhead” Jed professional wrestling mystery-comedy series! Keeping it Kayfabe What a thrill to visit CHICKS ON THE CASE! When Ellen asked me if I would be interested in writing a guest blog post, of course I jumped at the chance. But it didn’t really … Continue reading Guest Chick: A.J. Devlin
Today is the release day of A Sense for Murder, the sixth book in the Sally Solari culinary mystery series–huzzah! It’s the height of tourist season in Santa Cruz, California, and Sally Solari has her hands full, both juggling crowds of hungry diners at her French-Polynesian restaurant Gauguin, as well as appeasing her father, who’s distressed at the number of homeless people camped out in … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Leslie!
Tomorrow marks the release day of my sixth Sally Solari mystery, A Sense for Murder. Just wow. When I set fingers to keyboard to begin composing what would end up being the first in the series, Dying for a Taste, I had no idea I’d be lucky enough to publish six books about the intrepid, stubborn, snarky, bourbon- and Giants baseball-loving, restaurateur Sally. But here … Continue reading A New Sally Solari Adventure–and a Recipe!
And by “it,” we mean any and everything that we’re liking, loving and gushing over. See what’s moving us to extend that most majestic of handy digits, then weigh in and share what gets a big thumbs-up from you.
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