Agatha “Best First” nominees share their favorite research tidbits

Ellen: Last year, I was lucky enough to be nominated for an Agatha Best First Novel Award, along with the wonderful Julie Hennrikus, Cindy Brown, Tessa Arlen, and Art Taylor, who took home the prize for On the Road with Del and Louise: a Novel in Stories. This year, I jumped at the opportunity to host the nominees — Alexia Gordon, Nadine Nettman, Renee Patrick, and … Continue reading Agatha “Best First” nominees share their favorite research tidbits

Chicks on the CaseFebruary 22, 2017February 22, 201716 Comments

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Valentine’s Day: Pick A Team

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner — and some of the Chicks are more in the mood for romance than others. Read on as we wax poetic about why we’re Team Romantic, Team Non-Romantic, or somewhere in between.
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Chicks on the CaseFebruary 10, 2017February 13, 201714 Comments

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Groundhog Day

Happy Groundhog’s Day—again! For some of us, the holiday has much less to do with a furry critter determining the future of our weather patterns as it does an annual celebration of the movie starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. In that spirit, here are our thoughts on do-overs, repeating patterns, and what we would do if we woke up every morning to find that it was, once again, Groundhog Day.

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Chicks on the CaseFebruary 3, 2017February 13, 20178 Comments

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Our Current Obsessions

It would be easy to assume that, as mystery writers, we spend our days sitting around thinking up dastardly plots, planting clues and framing suspects. But when we’re not killing off characters, we actually have a lively and diverse set of outside interests. What are we obsessed with at the moment? Read on to find out—and tell us what your current obsession is in the comments below!

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Chicks on the CaseJanuary 27, 2017February 13, 201713 Comments

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Happy Holidays from The Chicks!

With presents to wrap, parties to attend and eggnog to drink, the Chicks decided to take a holiday hiatus. But, of course, we couldn’t leave (for a couple of weeks) without saying goodbye. Read on for a holiday message from your favorite Chicks—and we’ll see you in January!
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Chicks on the CaseDecember 16, 2016February 13, 20173 Comments

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The Chicks Fantasy Gift Catalog

The Nieman Marcus 2016 Fantasy Gift Catalog just came out, which got us thinking: what would be our top picks for extravagant holiday gift ideas? We dug deep to come up with our completely unreasonable wish list—and we want to hear yours, too. Let us know your fantasy gift in the comments below!
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Chicks on the CaseDecember 2, 2016February 13, 201715 Comments

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Unmasked: Our Favorite Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just days away and it’s one of our favorite holidays. Who doesn’t love free candy and getting the chance to be someone—or something—else for a day? To celebrate October 31, the Chicks are reliving our favorite Halloween costumes.
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Chicks on the CaseOctober 28, 2016February 13, 20172 Comments

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To Nano or Not to Nano: That is the Question

National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo for every poor soul who’s crazy enough to write a book) is coming up. To celebrate thousands of our fellow scribes pledging to write 50,000 words in one month, the Chicks are sharing our own NaNoWriMo experiences.
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Chicks on the CaseOctober 21, 2016February 13, 20175 Comments

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TBR: What We’re Reading

So many books, so little time! This week, the Chicks are sharing what books they’re currently devouring, mysteries or otherwise. And since all of our readers are just that—readers—we hope you’ll share what you’re reading (or are about to be reading) in the comments below!
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Chicks on the CaseSeptember 30, 2016February 13, 20172 Comments

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Fall Forward: What the Chicks Are Most Excited About this Autumn

Even though the Chicks and Mother Nature may be in denial, summer is over. Yesterday marked the official beginning of fall. To celebrate—and make us feel a little better about putting away the t-shirts and sandals—we’re sharing the things we’re looking forward to most over the next few months.
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Chicks on the CaseSeptember 23, 2016February 13, 20172 Comments

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Here Come the Bridesmaids

In Chick Ellen Byron’s new book, BODY ON THE BAYOU: A CAJUN COUNTRY MYSTERY, heroine Maggie Crozat gets suckered into being the Maid of Honor for Bridezilla Vanessa Fleer. Today, the Chicks share their own stories of walking (in front of the bride) down the aisle.
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Chicks on the CaseSeptember 16, 2016February 13, 20172 Comments

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Back to School: School Supplies for Writers

First, there was construction paper and jars of paste. Then, there were number two pencils and college-ruled paper. If you were a well organized teen, you might have even had a Trapper Keeper. (Do they even still make Trapper Keepers?) It’s not just students who enjoy the thrill of fresh, new school supplies. This week, the Chicks talk about their writing essentials!

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Chicks on the CaseSeptember 9, 2016February 13, 20176 Comments