Anyone who has been to my house knows I’m not a clean freak. There’s a ten-minute period in April every year, however, when I feel intense shame at the filthiness of my windows. The sun is at precisely the right angle to pierce me with scandal, dishonor, and mortification. Luckily it doesn’t last too long. The shame, that is, not the grimy windows. Those are … Continue reading It’s that time of year again…
Today the Chicks are pleased to host the 2024 nominees for the Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery (to be awarded on April 13 at Left Coast Crime: Seattle Shakedown), two of whom just happen to be members of Chicks on the Case! Since the award is for books that are on the light side and/or humorous, we’ve asked each nominee to provide a short … Continue reading Lefty Award Nominees–Best Humorous Mystery
Happy book birthday to Leslie Karst—for today her first Orchid Isle Mystery, Molten Death, erupts into the world! Here’s the synopsis: Retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen have come to the Big Island of Hawai‘i to treat themselves to a well-earned tropical vacation. After the recent loss of her brother, Valerie is in sore need of a distraction from her troubles and is … Continue reading Release Day News: MOLTEN DEATH
Tomorrow, April 2, you’ll get to read on the fabulous Dru’s Book Musings about a day in the life of Valerie Corbin, the protagonist of my new Orchid Isle mystery, Molten Death. The day she’ll be describing is one while on vacation on the Big Island of Hawai‘i—a trip that doesn’t end up going exactly as she’d planned. As many of you know, my wife … Continue reading A Day in My Life in Hilo
Welcome to “Chicks Celebration,” our fun new Chicks on the Case feature! Join us as we Chicks share what we’re currently celebrating (book release, new idea, recent read…). 1. Which Chick is celebrating? Leslie 2. The reason for the celebration? The launch of the first book in my new Orchid Isle mystery series, Molten Death, which releases this coming Tuesday, April 2. (Buy link here.) 3. What have … Continue reading Chicks Celebration: Launch of “MOLTEN DEATH”!
Jen here, and I’m excited to have Annie on the blog today. She’s such a warm person and has a wonderful debut, RESORT TO MURDER, coming your way. (Don’t you just love the title?) More about Annie below: Thank you, Jennifer Chow, for your gracious invitation. I’m such a fan of the Chicks and am so grateful to have met some of you fabulous … Continue reading Guest Chick: Annie McEwen + Giveaway
Yippee, it’s release day for The Witless Protection Program, the 5th book in “Maria DiRico’s” Catering Hall Mysteries. For readers wondering if Mia Carina’s philandering, presumed dead husband Adam Grosso would ever make an appearance in the series, this is your lucky day. And he couldn’t be showing up at a worse time for Mia! “An incredible cast of characters, starting with our lead, Mia … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to THE WITLESS PROTECTION PROGRAM!
You know the expression “Go big or go home”? I’ve decided I’m more of a “Go small and stay home” kinda gal. I’m a big fan of embracing the little things. (Yes, I’m talking about my dog, Olive, but other little things, as well). Their compactness just seems more manageable—more doable—than the grand counterparts. There’s less hoopla, fewer spreadsheets, smaller decision points and downsides. Plus, … Continue reading Small Stuff
Hello, intrepid Chick pals! Did you do a doubletake when you saw our post yesterday and think, “Wow, is it Wednesday already? I could have sworn it was Tuesday.” Well, you were right. A certain Chick I won’t mention – okay, it’s me, Ellen – got the post dates wrong on Korina Moss’s post, which is super bad on my part because it’s her debut … Continue reading Guest Chick, Take Two: Korina Moss, #giveaway
The Chicks are thrilled to welcome Korina Moss, who’s making her debut as a Chicks guest. Today, she’s going to tell us all about her Agatha award-winning Cheese Shop Mysteries and give away a copy of her first book, CHEDDAR OFF DEAD. THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT: A SCOOBY DOO HALLMARK MOVIE WITH CHEESE Since this is my first time at Chicks on … Continue reading Guest Chick: Korina Moss and #Giveaway
It’s been a season of change for me. Winter has turned out to be much more like spring for us this year in the U.P. – much warmer temperatures overall and much less snow than past years. While hubs and I are not native Yoopers, we have lived here in Marquette 14 years now. We’ve experienced quite a few winters. This nearly snowless winter has … Continue reading Late edition
For the last three weekends, I’ve been busy with bookish or writing-related activities. It seems like I haven’t had a “real weekend” in forever. While my hubby mistakenly believed the other day was Pi Day, I honestly thought, “What day is it even?” Case in point: When I went into the grocery store recently, I saw a Cheerios box with the word “Mom” on it; … Continue reading Realizations
