The Chicks are thrilled to have Delia Pitts as our guest Chick today. The Library Journal touts Death of an Ex as “a literary, absorbing whodunit encompassing murder, human compassion, and grief.” It was just released this month from Macmillan books. Below Delia gives us the author’s scoop of “dropping the body” — a key moment of any whodunit. Take it away, Delia. Where Do … Continue reading Guest Chick: Delia Pitts
It’s always a special day when our fabulous author friend Leslie Budewitz is our guest here on Chicks. Today Leslie discusses “the other” stuff that makes good stories great–and she’s giving away a signed copy of her Spice Shop mystery LAVENDER LIES BLEEDING to one lucky winner! Continue reading Guest Chick: Leslie Budewitz & #Giveaway
Welcome, world-weary (wary?) Chick friends. News got you down? Sometimes it’s the little things that can help us feel better when life gets tough… Continue reading The Little Things: Authors and Readers Survival Edition
Who hasn’t suffered through a terrible job–or an even more insufferable boss? Just for fun, we Chicks are holding a little contest to see who had the worst job or most challenging employer. And of course everyone is welcome to play. Cuing theme song… Continue reading Chick Chat: Who Worked it Worst?
Sure, everyone is super “busy” these days. With the 24/7 demands of work, family, intrusive ads, creeping new technologies, and the current state of the world, most people have their heads down, just trying to survive. Maybe the good ol’ days were in many ways awful, but are there a few things we should save from the past? Continue reading It’s 2025. Do You Know Where Your Manners Are?
It’s always fun when we Chicks get the chance to host prolific author DonnaRae Menard. Today DonnaRae is back to tell us about her latest mystery THE AFFILIATE: A Postmaster on the Case Mystery. Take it away, DonnaRae! Continue reading Guest Chick: DonnaRae Menard
What time is it, Mystery Fans? It’s conference time! Some of us Chicks and many other authors and readers are currently driving and training and flying the skies fantastic. Or not so fantastic. But whether you’re packing or unpacking your bags—or following the festivities from home—here’s one Chick’s opinion on that must-have wardrobe item: Flair! Continue reading All About that Flair
We’re excited to welcome author pal Audrey Lee for the first time as our guest Chick. Audrey has made a huge splash into the mystery community. Earlier this month, she was a nominee for the Lefty at Left Coast Crime for Best Debut Mystery, The Mechanics of Memory! In her post below she tells how she also made an impression on her tax accountant! One … Continue reading Guest Chick: Audrey Lee
We Chicks are always excited to host one of our fave authors and people, Gigi Pandian. In honor of her brand-new mystery THE LIBRARY GAME, Gigi gives us a behind-the-scenes peek at murder mystery dinner parties–whatever might go wrong? Continue reading Guest Chick: Gigi Pandian
Lately the world has gone topsy-turvy, with most of us hanging on for dear life. Amidst all the blame when things go terribly wrong, one individual always gets a Mulligan: Mr. Murphy, of Murphy’s Law fame. In honor of St. Patrick’s Week, here’s a look at a scoundrel hiding in plain sight. Be warned: He’s hard to get rid of. Continue reading Mr. Murphy and the Upside Down
Sometimes I’m pretty forgetful. I’m average smarts and only occasionally brilliant. But this week I remembered reading an article a couple of years ago by some woman who thought herself an expert on cozy mysteries. She started the article by mentioning Agatha Christie and “Mrs.” Marple. I skimmed through the article but could hardly take her seriously. I mean, really? If you’ve read anything by or … Continue reading It’s Miss Marple, not Mrs.
There’s nothing we Chicks love more than great books with a strong dose of humor (even more than coffee!). So of course we’re delighted to welcome the hilarious and massively talented Lois Winston to the blog today. Enjoy, Everyone–and take it away, Lois! Please. Continue reading Guest Chick: Lois Winston
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