Left Coast’s Author-Reader Connections

I’ve yet to meet a mystery convention I didn’t love. Each offers its own benefits. Thanks to Malice Domestic’s William F. Deeck-Malice Domestic Grant for Unpublished Writers, I have a mystery writing career. I have filled my belly with free hors d’oeuvres at Bouchercon parties hosted by publishers. And Left Coast Crime offers something you won’t find anywhere else: Author-Reader Connections. The concept is simple. … Continue reading Left Coast’s Author-Reader Connections

Gone to Left Coast Crime!

Five of the Chicks are currently at Left Coast Crime: San Francisco Schemin’, where our very own Leslie Karst in the toastmaster! (And where Ellen, Jen, and Leslie are all up for Lefty Awards!) For any of you in attendance–or who would merely like to see what we’re up to at this fab con–here’s the schedule for those of us there. (And of course you can find us after hours at the various hotel restaurants–and at the bar!) Continue reading Gone to Left Coast Crime!

Release Day: TELL-TALE TREATS

It’s Jen’s book birthday today! The third book in her Magical Fortune Cookie series has baked up this mystery: Is Felicity to blame when a hotel guest drowns after eating her enchanted cookies? Felicity Jin returns in the third installment of the Magical Fortune Cookie series.A group of high school alumnae reunite years later and reserve rooms at Pixie Inn for an extended retreat. As … Continue reading Release Day: TELL-TALE TREATS

A wonderful start to the New Year…

It takes some effort to drag oneself out of bed on the first workday of the new year. But an e-blast from Left Coast Crime made it much easier for a few of our Chicks. Congratulations to Ellen and Jen for Lefty nominations in the category of Best Humorous Mystery and Leslie for a Best Mystery Novel nomination! And congratulations to all the nominees… For … Continue reading A wonderful start to the New Year…

Lefty Award Nominees-Rocky Mountain High Jinks

Today the Chicks are pleased to host the 2025 nominees for the Lefty Awards, mostly in the Best Humorous Mystery category (to be awarded at Left Coast Crime: Mountain High Jinks in Denver), with a special guest nominated for Best Mystery Novel. Hurrah that we have three nominees who are part of Chicks on the Case! We’ve asked each nominee to share a little bit … Continue reading Lefty Award Nominees-Rocky Mountain High Jinks

Lefty Award Nominees–Best Humorous Mystery

Today the Chicks are pleased to host the 2024 nominees for the Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery (to be awarded on April 13 at Left Coast Crime: Seattle Shakedown), two of whom just happen to be members of Chicks on the Case! Since the award is for books that are on the light side and/or humorous, we’ve asked each nominee to provide a short … Continue reading Lefty Award Nominees–Best Humorous Mystery

Chicks Celebration: Launch of ILL-FATED FORTUNE

Welcome to “Chicks Celebration,” our fun new Chicks on the Case feature! Join us as we Chicks share what we’re currently celebrating (book release, new idea, recent read)…  1. Which Chick is celebrating? Jen 2. The reason for the celebration? the launch of Ill-Fated Fortune (Feb 20th) 3. What did you do? As always, I had a fabulous blog tour with Great Escapes Book Tours, organized by Lori … Continue reading Chicks Celebration: Launch of ILL-FATED FORTUNE

Happy Book Birthday to HOT POT MURDER!

Yes, it’s release day for Hot Pot Murder! Hooray, Jen! Here are a few reviews for fun:“Great characters and a delightful mystery filled with luscious descriptions of food.”—Kirkus Reviews “The second installment of Chow’s cozy mystery series set at a California market, Hot Pot Murder is as charming and delightful as the first…Spending time with these characters is a treat, but—full warning—this book will make you hungry.”—Parade … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to HOT POT MURDER!

Happy Book Birthday, Jennifer!

Hurrah for Jennifer’s new book, Death by Bubble Tea! It’s the first in her new L.A. Night Market Mystery series with two cousins who run a food stall and get dished some murder. “Jennifer J. Chow pens an evocative L.A. cozy seasoned with suspense, family drama, and a smart and engaging amateur sleuth. Death by Bubble Tea is a clever and cunning culinary mystery that is sure … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday, Jennifer!

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