Today the Chicks are happy to host the marvelous Rosalie Spielman, who has TWO new releases this fall: Hallo-waiian Murder Mystery (Oct. 3) and Murder Comes Home (Nov. 7). Not only that, but she’s been packing up her daughter for college–both figuratively and literally–and has a terrific take on the experience for us today. Take it away, Rosalie! CAR TETRIS I packed up my second … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rosalie Spielman
Last year, my daughter sported clothes that looked as though they were pilfered from my high school closet. She rocked neon. She popped her collar. She Laupered (if that’s a verb) her hair. I suspected a 70s fashion homage wasn’t far behind. And I was right. We just went back-to-school shopping and the racks were rife with bell bottoms, earth tones, and take-me-to-Funkytown prints. Honestly? … Continue reading Back by (Un?)popular Demand
If you’ve had the joy of meeting/knowing/hanging out with Libby Klein, you know that she is an absolute delight. If you haven’t, it’s your lucky day as we welcome this fabulous author and awesome human being to the blog. Today, Libby gives us her true Halloween confessions. Take it away, Libby! I was a child of the seventies. In my day, few people celebrated Halloween … Continue reading Guest Post: Libby Klein
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
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