Please join the Chicks in welcoming Nora Page, author of the Bookmobile Mysteries! I Am Not My Main Character (although we might have a few things in common) Hi, everyone. Thanks so much for inviting me, Chicks! I’m thrilled to be here! Before I get going, I owe a Chick an apology. Recently—during a buffet lunch, no less—I accused Chick Cynthia Kuhn of being smart, … Continue reading Guest Post: Nora Page
The Chicks welcome author Daryl Wood Gerber, who offers a little insight into her fab foodie mysteries, including her latest, “A Deadly Eclair: A French Bistro Mystery.” Who knew I’d have to cook to be a mystery author? Luckily, I do cook and always have. As a young girl, I sold chocolate cream pies around the neighborhood. But I had no idea when I started … Continue reading Guest Chick: Daryl Wood Gerber
Did you know Mollie Cox Bryan, author of the delightful Cora Crafts Mysteries, was related to famed Hollywood movie star, Jean Harlow? We didn’t, but apparently a German game show did. Read the wild story below. Mollie’s also doing a giveaway for Macrame Murder, the latest book in her delightful Cora Crafts Mystery series! The winner will be announced in Monday’s post. MOLLIE: If I … Continue reading Jean Harlow and Me
Who: The Chicks
What: An awesome party with lots of giveaways!
When: Friday, Aug. 11 from 8 to 9:30ish (That’s EST)
Where: The Chicks on the Case FB Events Page (here’s that link: http://bit.ly/2vBLKl5)
Why?: Free Books, Prizes and FUN! Continue reading PARTY ON FB! – Friday, Aug. 11 – 8 pm EST
Happy book birthday to One Fete in the Grave by our very own Vickie Fee! Book 3 in the Liv And Di In Dixie Mystery series is now available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and wherever books are sold. Read on to learn more about the killer parties and southern charm found in Vickie’s latest book.
Kathleen Costa is the lucky winner of Leslie Karst’s terrific new mystery, A Measure of Murder, the second in her Sally Solari Mystery series. Congratulations, Kathleen! Email your contact information to ellenbyronla(at)outlook(dot)com. Thanks to everyone who commented on Leslie’s post. And thanks to Leslie for sharing a fun story and delicious recipe! Continue reading And the winner is…
(gratis image courtesy of Pixabay) One thing I’ve learned in L.A. is that certain cars reflect and even possess certain personalities. I can pretty much count on BMWs to zoom in and out of freeway lanes like a soccer forward moving down the field. Pickup trucks seem to revel in exceeding the speed limit and bullying people out of their way by tailgating. (Hence my … Continue reading My Love Affair with a Vintage Car
Diane Vallere is a powerhouse. Not only does she write four — that’s right, FOUR — mystery series, she’s served in a variety of volunteer positions, culminating in her current gig as national president of the renown organization, Sisters in Crime. How does Diane do it all, and what tips does she have for fellow authors? Read on… EB: How on earth do you write four series? … Continue reading Chicks Interview: SinC President Diane Vallere
Tomorrow, September 13th, BODY ON THE BAYOU, the second book in my Cajun Country Mystery series, launches. I should be all… But instead, I’m all… When your debut novel gets published, you’re nervous, but it’s more of a giddy-nervous than an uh-oh-I-better-not-be-a-one-hit-wonder nervous. Everyone is excited for you. Family and friends buy your book just to show their support. There are contests specifically devoted … Continue reading The Terror of Book Two
Happy anniversary – to us! To celebrate the first anniversary of Chicks on the Case, we’re sharing our first-ever group post. Check out our fave mystery authors and books, and share some of your own in the Comments section. Ellen Byron My all-time favorite mystery is Agatha Christie’s last published novel, Sleeping Murder. It features some familiar Christie tropes, but I don’t care. Every time I read it – … Continue reading The Chicks Pick Our Favorite Mysteries
I was getting ready for work this morning when I got a telephone call. In a hurry, I didn’t check Caller ID. Here’s the conversation: Me: Hello? Woman on the other end: Ellen?(Tinkly laugh) Hi, wow, you’re harder to reach than the last cookie in the cookie jar. Me: (Confused) Who is this? Woman: Oh, it’s Jenny and I’m calling from the – Me: CLICK! … Continue reading A Telemarketer Gave Me a Character
Ask someone: “What’s your name?” and you’ll usually get a straightforward answer—crazy spellings aside. But a lot of times, especially with pen names, there’s a whole backstory behind those “Hello my name is…” stickers. This week, we talk about pseudonyms, mistaken identities, parental foresight (or lack thereof), and more.
Continue reading “What’s in a name? More than you might think.”
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