Yesterday, the calendar officially flipped to “summer.” Today, the Chicks reminisce about camp and family vacations. Long, long road trips, overstuffed cars, and desperate attempts to make it home. Fun in the sun vs. sunbathing rattlesnakes. Fireflies, campfires and, on the flip side, coerced arts and crafts and cranky camp counselors. Follow us down memory lane. Continue reading “The mixed bag of summer”
None of us Chicks, dedicated writers that we are, would ever knowingly eavesdrop, of course. That would be unforgivably rude. But sometimes we just can’t help but overhear some very interesting conversations. Might we ever use any of these gleaned snippets in one of our mysteries? Well…
Continue reading “Overheard”
From gospel to alternative rock heard in everything from auditoriums to Central Park, the Chicks share their first—and favorite—live music memories!
Continue reading “Best in Show: The Chicks Share their First Concerts”
Last week we talked about what we’d change about ourselves, so this week we thought we’d go the opposite direction and talk about some of our hidden talents. Read on to learn about our random skills — and then share yours in the comments!
Continue reading ““Look what I can do!” — Our Secret Skills”
CONGRATS to Jane Dietz, who was the winner of the Chicks on the Case pin giveaway on last Friday’s group post! This will come as a revelation, but none of us Chicks is perfect. That’s right, pick your chins up off the floor. We each have things we’d like to change about ourselves, starting with… Vickie Fee If I could wave a magic wand and … Continue reading If I could change one thing about myself…
We’ve all had them: managers and bosses who will forever hold a special place in our memories. Some were dedicated, encouraging mentors, from whom we learned so much about how to succeed on the job, in our future careers, and even in life in general. And then there are those OTHER bosses we Chicks will never forget…
Continue reading “Good Boss, Bad Boss”
We all have those fears we know don’t really make sense but haunt us anyway. Here are ours…
Continue reading “Our Most Irrational Fears”
Presenting the Chick’s favorite TV shows which are no longer on the air but still have a place in our hearts… Continue reading “Still Missing You: TV Shows”
…gets blogged about right here at Chicks on the Case! Today we share our most memorable moments from another awesome Left Coast Crime convention. Continue reading “What happened in Reno…”
This week, the Chicks are attending Left Coast Crime in Reno! We’ll be appearing in the following panels, with book signings to follow. We also can’t wait to meet those of you who signed up for our A Suite Life Happy Hour with Chicks on the Case! For other activities, including other Author-Reader Connections, please see the conference schedule. Even if you aren’t able to attend … Continue reading Gone to Left Coast Crime 2018
Next week, the six of us are heading to Reno, Nevada, for Left Coast Crime—and some super-mild, low-stakes gambling action. We’re also celebrating the upcoming release of Vickie Fee’s latest novel, which is set in the Gambling Capital of the World, Las Vegas. (Til Death Do Us Party, available for preorder, thank you for asking.) So this week, we’re finding out who knows when to hold ’em, knows when to fold ’em, knows when to walk away, and knows when to quote Kenny Rogers.
Continue reading “Know When To Hold Them”
What is your current favorite song? The one you catch yourself humming or cranking up when you get into the car or go for a walk? What is it about that song that has caught your fancy? (Or, if you don’t have a current fave, what is one that always makes you happy?) Continue reading “Turn it Up: Favorite Songs”
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