“Twins, Fried Chicken, and a Lifetime of Mysteries” — by Guest Chick Carmela Dutra (Giveaway!)

Congratulations to Mary Garback and Sally Fortney, winners in this week’s giveaway! Marla here! Leslie and I ran into the awesome Carmela Dutra at Left Coast Crime this year, and as Chicks, we couldn’t help but notice her adorable chicken-themed swag. So of course we invited her to come visit the blog! Carmela’s Food Truck Mysteries feature twins who run the “Kluckin’ Good” food truck. … Continue reading “Twins, Fried Chicken, and a Lifetime of Mysteries” — by Guest Chick Carmela Dutra (Giveaway!)

Chicks on the CaseMay 27, 2026June 8, 202648 Comments

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Meet Guest Chick Yosha Gunasekera

Hey, everyone, Marla here! One of my favorite things about mystery conventions is meeting other mystery authors and readers, and last fall at Bouchercon I had the good fortune to meet today’s guest, author of THE MIDNIGHT TAXI, Yosha Gunasekera. For starters, she’s just a lovely human, and also, her new book looks amazing! Take it away, Yosha! I take a stroll in my neighborhood … Continue reading Meet Guest Chick Yosha Gunasekera

Chicks on the CaseFebruary 4, 2026February 12, 202629 Comments

Guest Post, Mysteries, Thrillers

Guest Chick: Barbara Nickless

Happy Wednesday, my friends! Patricia here, and I’m grinning from ear-to-ear. I’m excited to be hosting my first-ever Guest Chick. Barbara Nickless is a bestselling and award-winning author of thrillers novels. She’s joining us to explore the concept of “failing” with grace. Barbara, thank you so much for visiting with us. Take it away! I was a few minutes late meeting my cousin at a … Continue reading Guest Chick: Barbara Nickless

Chicks on the CaseMay 28, 2025October 30, 202553 Comments

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Guest Chick: Edith Maxwell

Today, the Chicks are pleased as wine punch to welcome back the marvelous Edith Maxwell, who has a new book releasing next week. Take it away, Edith! My Chickie Inspirations Thanks so much to the Chicks for inviting me back to celebrate the release of Deadly Crush, my second Cece Barton mystery! The book will be out next Tuesday. Since this is the Chicks on … Continue reading Guest Chick: Edith Maxwell

Chicks on the CaseNovember 20, 2024November 20, 202449 Comments

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Guest Chick: Vicki Delany

Today the Chicks are pleased as Christmas punch to welcome the fabulous Vicki Delany, author of more than 50 (yes, you read that right) books, with a new one coming on Sept. 19th: Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas. Take it away, Vicki! TOO MUCH CHRISTMAS? NOT IN RUDOLPH, NEW YORK. Most of us would agree that Christmas can come too soon. We complain (I … Continue reading Guest Chick: Vicki Delany

Chicks on the CaseSeptember 4, 2023August 23, 202316 Comments

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Guest Chick: Rosalie Spielman

Today the Chicks are happy to host the marvelous Rosalie Spielman, who has TWO new releases this fall: Hallo-waiian Murder Mystery (Oct. 3) and Murder Comes Home (Nov. 7). Not only that, but she’s been packing up her daughter for college–both figuratively and literally–and has a terrific take on the experience for us today. Take it away, Rosalie! CAR TETRIS I packed up my second … Continue reading Guest Chick: Rosalie Spielman

Chicks on the CaseAugust 30, 2023August 23, 202334 Comments

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Guest Chick: E. J. Copperman

Leslie here, pleased to present the fabulous E.J. Copperman, whose newest mystery, UKULELE OF DEATH, released just last week. And if his many hilarious past books are any guide–and based on his hilarious post today–it’s a good bet this new one will be a hoot, as well! Who Do I Write For? Okay, fine; it should be, for whom do I write? You feel better? … Continue reading Guest Chick: E. J. Copperman

Chicks on the CaseMay 10, 2023April 17, 202315 Comments

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Guest Chick: Wendall Thomas

Leslie here, tickled pink to welcome one of the funniest gals in our crime-writing community, the delightful and talented Wendall Thomas, whose latest Cyd Redondo mystery, Fogged Off, released just last month. And Wendall’s doing a GIVEAWAY of her new book, as well–huzzah! Take it away, Wendall! Can Those Who Can, Teach? I’ve been rich in teachers my whole life. From Miss Ketchum’s infectious reading … Continue reading Guest Chick: Wendall Thomas

Chicks on the CaseDecember 1, 2021November 30, 202146 Comments

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Guest Chick: Debra Sennefelder

Today, the Chicks extend a warm welcome to Debra Sennefelder, who is celebrating the release TODAY of her newest Food Blogger Mystery, The Corpse in the Gazebo. Take it away, Debra! How Do You Tackle Your TBR Pile? Hi, my name is Debra, and I have an out-of-control to-be-read pile for both physical and e-books. I’m can’t even begin counting how many books are waiting … Continue reading Guest Chick: Debra Sennefelder

Chicks on the CaseSeptember 29, 2021September 22, 202127 Comments