Confession: I’m a terrible cook. Actually, that’s an understatement. I’m abysmally awful at cooking. I have seven dinners that I can make with consistent success that don’t involve help from the Hamburger Helper hand. But that doesn’t stop me from poring over #foodstagram posts or oohing and ahhing over master chef creations. I also love to buy cookbooks. For Christmas, I bought my dad … Continue reading Food for the Soul
We’re thrilled to welcome debut author Grace Topping to Chicks. Her journey from the Navy to mystery author is so interesting! Who wouldn’t want a second chance or being able to reinvent yourself? That idea is so appealing, it’s no surprise cozy mysteries featuring second chances are so popular. Reading about characters reinventing themselves is always fun, but recently it had me thinking about the … Continue reading Guest Chick Grace Topping: Second Chances and Reinvention
When my mother told me that the daughter of her old friend Adia would be speaking at the Orsogna Mutual Aid Society’s Women’s Day luncheon, and that Adia herself would be there, my first response was, “You have to go!” My second response was, “And I want to go with you!” My mother is from Orsogna, a small town in Italy, and Orsogna M.A.S. looms … Continue reading Mama mia, what a mama!
We all know what Easter and Passover are really about. Eating! Just kidding. But we do have our favorite spring holiday treats. And a special place in our heart for a holiday that celebrates all things Chick-like! Continue reading Our Favorite Easter or Passover treat is…
We Chicks are always spellbound by today’s guest author, the ever-bewitching Angela M. Sanders. Her series include the Joanna Hayworth Vintage Clothing Mysteries, the Booster Club Capers, and (as Clover Tate) the Kite Shop Mysteries. If you haven’t met Angela or her intriguing sleuths yet, here’s your chance! Continue reading Guest Chick: Angela M. Sanders
Well, tax day has arrived. Following protocol, I already blared the song “Taxman” as loud as possible. Now letting go of that for another year and turning our attention gently toward other topics to ponder… Dear Restaurants: Could we please have more names that are direct and fewer that string together what seems like an excessive number of words? For example, “toast and jam” versus … Continue reading Just a Friendly Note (more of this please edition)
I first met Connie when we shared a cab ride from Dulles Airport to the Malice Domestic Convention. A few years later, I was thrilled to hear that not only was her first mystery being published, the publisher was Crooked Lane Books, home to my own Cajun Country Mystery series. Connie, we Chicks can’t wait to learn about your series! A SENSE OF PLACE The … Continue reading Guest Chick: Connie Berry
Today is the official release day for MURDER FROM SCRATCH, by our very own Chick, Leslie Karst. Happy book birthday, Leslie! MURDER FROM SCRATCH is the latest addition to Leslie’s wonderful Sally Solari Mystery series. You can always count on great mysteries and great recipes from this Best Humorous Mystery Lefty nominee. Here’s a little about the book… Restaurateur Sally Solari’s cousin Evelyn may be … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday, Leslie!
Tomorrow, April 9th, marks the official release of the fourth book in my Sally Solari series, Murder from Scratch. Yes, you could say I’m pretty darned excited. But it’s been a tough few days leading up to this point. Last Thursday, I awoke to learn that my 89-year-old father, Kenneth L. Karst, was being assigned hospice care. The news didn’t come as much of surprise, … Continue reading Murder from Scratch, and My Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Book two in the fabulous Mystery Writer’s Mystery series, Foul Play on Words is available now wherever books are sold! ♥︎ Happy book birthday, Becky! Between a kidnapping, a double booking, and a crew of hapless volunteers, Charlee worries the writing conference will go to the dogs. Mystery author Charlee Russo agrees to speak at a Portland writers’ conference organized by her friend Viv Lundquist. … Continue reading New Release: Foul Play on Words by Becky Clark
Ever wonder about the behind-the-scenes stories of the book publishing industry? Well, wonder no more, because each month we’re featuring an interview with a well-known book blogger, editor, or agent. Today, we are excited to welcome Kendel Lynn, Editorial Director and co-founder of Henery Press. She is also the author of the popular Elliott Lisbon Mysteries and other publications. And she served as president of … Continue reading Guest Editor: Kendel Lynn
The Chicks are extremely excited to welcome Eleanor Cawood Jones, author extraordinaire of short crime fiction, to the blog today. She may just tell us how she comes up with her stories’ amazing settings. Take it away, Eleanor! Continue reading Guest Chick: Eleanor Cawood Jones
