The Most Inane – or Most Useful Writing Tip Ever. You decide.

Much as I despise admitting it, words don’t always come to me as quickly as they once did. There’s nothing like having a word on the tip of your tongue, then have it dart away and zip around your brain like a fly trying to dodge a swatter. Recently I endured a particularly bad bout of what-is-that-damn-word-I-had-it-a-minute-ago-and-it-went-away-and-then-came-back-and-then-went-away-again-itis. The little devil of a word taunted me, … Continue reading The Most Inane – or Most Useful Writing Tip Ever. You decide.

Ellen ByronOctober 3, 2022October 13, 202247 Comments

Guest Post

Guest Chick: Maddie Day

Leslie Karst here, pleased as rum punch to welcome my pal Maddie Day (aka Edith Maxwell), whose brand new mystery, Murder in a Cape Cottage, released just yesterday. Edith and I roomed together at my very first mystery writers convention, Left Coast Crime back in 2014 in Monterey, CA, and we’ve been buddies ever since. Be sure to read to the end, as there’s a … Continue reading Guest Chick: Maddie Day

Chicks on the CaseSeptember 28, 2022July 22, 202337 Comments

Chick Pic

Time for a Chick Pic!

Cozy readers—and especially Chicks on the Case readers—are some of the most creative folks on the planet, so we’re asking you to play Chick Pic with us! Give us a couple of sentences: Who is this character? What’s their back story? Victim, murderer, nosy neighbor, innocent suspect? The more ridiculous the better! Each comment can build on the next until we have a fully-fleshed out … Continue reading Time for a Chick Pic!

Chicks on the CaseSeptember 16, 2022September 15, 202211 Comments

Chick Chat, Group Post

Chick Chat: Seeds of Mirth–or Murder?

Today we Chicks share our (mostly) humorous experiences from real life that inspired an element in our writing: books, series, characters, scenes–you name it. Read on and feel free to add a few of your own!

Chicks on the CaseAugust 26, 2022April 4, 202534 Comments

Guest Post

Guest Chick: Leslie Budewitz

The Chicks are tickled to welcome back Agatha award-winning author pal Leslie Budewitz as our guest chick today! The sixth entry in Leslie’s wonderful Spice Shop Mysteries, Peppermint Barked, is just out. And she is giving away a fab swag package to one lucky commenter on today’s blog! Take it away, Leslie! Killing it on the village streets “When people get arrested in your books,” … Continue reading Guest Chick: Leslie Budewitz

Chicks on the CaseAugust 17, 2022August 17, 202241 Comments

Leslie Karst

Bloggin’ My Days Away

There was a time in my life when I believed that once your manuscript was written, revised, edited, and sent off to the publisher to be made into a real live book, the work of the author was basically done. Then I had an actual book come out. No. It turns out [spoiler alert] that once the book is finished, the work of an author … Continue reading Bloggin’ My Days Away

Leslie KarstAugust 15, 2022July 22, 202343 Comments

Guest Post

Guest Chick: Sherry Harris

Leslie Karst here, pleased as (rum) punch to welcome the marvelous Sherry Harris to the Chicks today! And I have to ask you, are her book covers the best, or what? Take it away, Sherry! The Great In Between I’m in an odd spot right now. My last book, Three Shots to the Wind, came out at the end of March. My next book, Rum … Continue reading Guest Chick: Sherry Harris

Chicks on the CaseAugust 3, 2022July 22, 202224 Comments

Leslie Karst

Happy Release Day to Leslie Karst

Congratulations to Leslie Karst, on the release of the fifth book in her delectable Sally Solari culinary mystery series, The Fragrance of Death Restaurateur Sally Solari is a champion, both in the kitchen and on the case, but after getting mixed up in one too many murders, she’s noticed her nonna’sfriends have now taken to crossing themselves when they see her in the street. Adding to … Continue reading Happy Release Day to Leslie Karst

Leslie KarstAugust 2, 2022August 1, 202223 Comments

Ellen Byron

No one is safe (from my promo)

Ellen here. Unless you are off the grid or have been living under a rock, you may have heard I recently had a book come out. (BAYOU BOOK THIEF, FIRST BOOK IN THE NEW VINTAGE COOKBOOK MYSTERIES, BUY IT NOW, YES THIS IS A LINK!!!!!!!!!!!) Anyhoo, I have unleashed a relentless assault of promotion on the world, and it appears no one is safe from … Continue reading No one is safe (from my promo)

Ellen ByronJune 20, 2022June 17, 202237 Comments

Chick Chat, Group Post

Chick Chat: Do you make yourself laugh?

We love to laugh. And we love to write funnily. So when looking at this humor Venn diagram, the question is: Do we laugh at ourselves–specifically when writing?
Continue reading “Chick Chat: Do you make yourself laugh?”

Chicks on the CaseJune 17, 2022April 4, 202519 Comments

Mysteries

Newsflash: Chicks Book Deals

We’re excited to share some great savings on books from your favorite authors – us! Here are June specials, listed alphabetically. NOTE #1: prices sometimes fluctuate, so make sure to confirm the sale price before purchasing. Also, check out our other books because there might be sales for them that we’re not even aware of! NOTE #2: The Amazon links may be a bit wonky. … Continue reading Newsflash: Chicks Book Deals

Chicks on the CaseJune 14, 2022June 13, 2022Leave a comment

Mysteries

Happy Book Birthday, Ellen Byron!

It’s Release Day for Bayou Book Thief, the first book in Ellen Byron’s new series, The Vintage Cookbook Mysteries! Says the Library Journal, “Fans of Byron’s award-winning ‘Cajun Country’ mysteries will enjoy her return to New Orleans with an engaging, fun cast of characters.” Congratulations, Ellen! You can pick up a copy through the link below. And read to the end of this post for … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday, Ellen Byron!

Chicks on the CaseJune 7, 2022June 2, 202221 Comments