Some memories fade with time–or we wish they would. Others seem like they happened yesterday. Sometimes all we have is a photograph to remind us of the way we used to be. Just for fun, the Chicks share a few thoughts from their (ahem) not-so-distant pasts… Continue reading Chick Chat: The Way We Were…in High School
Lisa here, furiously writing—and welcoming a new furry writing companion to her life: a little black cat who flew all the way from Texas to New Hampshire via feline rescue transport. Come say aloha to Aloha! Continue reading Aloha to Aloha: Mystery Writer’s Muse in Training
Howdy, folks! Lisa here, posting from the 2024 Worldwide Mystery Conference in Nashville, TN. Having a fabulous time, although to be honest it’s just a teensy bit overwhelming at times with all the events and fabulous authors and panels and Apple steps. We’re not even midway through here, but here’s a random photo tour so far–more to come from Ellen on Monday! Continue reading Shenanigans mid-Bouchercon 2024: Leprechauns Meet Nashville Hot Chicken
Today we Chicks are delighted to welcome back fabulous author Lois Winston and celebrate the lucky-13th title in her Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries, SORRY, KNOT SORRY. Join us as she gives the scoop on the origins of some of her most hilarious titles… Continue reading Guest Chick: Lois Winston
Lisa’s reporting in from Book Jail, where she’s diligently writing the next title in the Irish Bed and Breakfast Mysteries (launching with THE JIG IS UP on 8/20). Yes, she’s been spending plenty of time at home, but she’s also been living 24/7 in a crazy parallel universe… Continue reading The Trouble with Perfect
All of us Chicks love attending writers conferences–other business travel, maybe not so much. Some great times and some…well, not-so-great…but we always have stories to tell!
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Lisa here, literally just off the train from the annual Malice Domestic conference in Bethesda. I’m a little bleary-eyed and haven’t had a chance to process the whole amazing weekend yet, or organize any halfway coherent thoughts, but here are a few annotated photos (with, um, important disclaimers)… Continue reading Dateline: Malice Domestic 2024
I’ve never been fond of Alice from Lewis Carroll’s ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND. She’s easily bored, asks endless questions, and she’s often cross and disrespectful. In short, a brat. Continue reading Chasing Rabbits: Me, Myself & Alice
When I was 3, my big sis headed off to college. Beyond school and the occasional play date—which meant someone’s mom had to fire up the station wagon or VW Bug and drive across time—it was up to me to amuse myself… Continue reading Games Authors Play
The One Where the Writer Tries to Write a Book in a Month. Seen this episode already? Or maybe the storyline sounds vaguely familiar… Welcome to the joys and potholes of National Novel Writing Month! Continue reading Look, Ma–No Hands!
April brings Spring-ier weather (usually), holidays, the Malice Domestic conference for mystery lovers, and…the Agatha Awards! This year the Chicks will be well-represented in Bethesda—can’t wait to see many of you there. Here Lisa takes us behind the scenes as she tries to reason with unsinkable Frankie impersonator Joey Romano from her nominated short story, “Fly Me to the Morgue”… Continue reading Livin’ the Author Dream, Baby: Uncle Joey’s Big Night
Ask us readers and writers what we do for fun, and we’ll probably tell you we…read. Or write. Or stream favorite shows, or cook, or take long walks, or hang with our families, friends and pets. But how do Not Us amuse ourselves in our free time? You may be surprised…
Continue reading “Chick Chat: Amusing Ourselves in an Alternate Universe”
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