Lefty Award Nominees~San Francisco Schemin’

Today the Chicks are excited to host some of the 2026 nominees for the Lefty Awards, to be awarded at Left Coast Crime: San Francisco Schemin’. We’ve asked each nominee to share about how they come up with titles in general and/or for their nominated book. Congrats, Lefty nominees! Lefty Nominees for Best Humorous Mystery Novel Ellen Byron, Solid Gold Murder Sometimes a title magically appears, … Continue reading Lefty Award Nominees~San Francisco Schemin’

Jennifer J. ChowJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026Leave a comment

Lisa Q. Mathews

What Did (NOT) Happen at Left Coast Crime

Five little Chickies went to Left Coast Crime. One little Chickie went on an awesome family camping trip. And the three little Chickies who stayed home went wah-wah-wah! all weekend–and did their best to keep up with all the news from afar. Continue reading What Did (NOT) Happen at Left Coast Crime

Lisa Q. MathewsApril 1, 2019August 1, 202037 Comments

Lisa Q. Mathews, Mysteries

Newsflash: Chicks Hit it Big in Reno!

We might not have cleaned up in the casino–but the Chicks were well represented at Left Coast Crime this weekend in the Biggest Little City in the World: Reeeeeeno!!! And guess what? Our very own Kellye Garrett won the Lefty for Best Debut Mystery Novel with Hollywood Homicide–and Ellen Byron brought home the trophy for A Cajun Christmas Killing in the Best Humorous category! Continue reading Newsflash: Chicks Hit it Big in Reno!

Lisa Q. MathewsMarch 26, 2018July 27, 202027 Comments