Jess Lourey, author of the Murder-by-Month series, the guest blogger for today, has just released August Moon, the fourth book in her Lefty-nominated Murder-by-Month series. Of August Moon, Kirkus Reviews writes, “Another amusing tale set in the town full of over-the-top zanies who’ve endeared themselves to the engaging Mira.” Of this review, Jess […]

The Cozy Chicks are having an informal meet & greet at Malice on Saturday, 2 p.m., in the lobby near the bar (totally coincindental). Please stop by and see us (look for the poster) and enter to win a basket full of Cozy Chicks goodies.

Hey, folks—-Since I’m traveling today, I invited Berkley Prime Crime and Midnight Ink mystery author Deb Baker to be the Guest Author for my Tuesday spot this week.  I’ve read her contribution and it’s great!  I can’t wait to see what responses she’ll hear from you guys. 

If you’ve ever been annoyed with a favorite cozy mystery author, then you’ll be glad that this week’s guest blogger G.M. Malliet is getting even on your behalf. Read more about this fantastic and highly-anticipated mystery:
“From deep in the heart of his eighteenth century English manor, millionaire Sir Adrian Beauclerk-Fisk writes mystery novels and torments […]

Nina Wright is an award-winning playwright and novelist. She is the author of the Whiskey Mattimoe mystery series (Midnight Ink), Homefree (Flux), and other fiction for adults and younger readers. When not at her keyboard, Nina leads workshops in writing and the creative process.

Website:
http://www.ninawright.net

 
Here’s a blurb on her soon-t0-be released Whiskey Mottimoe mystery: “Coming […]

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Jess Lourey (St. Cloud, MN) teaches English and Sociology full-time. She just released Knee High by the Fourth of July, the fourth title in her Murder by Month mysteries. Look for August Moon, due out summer 2008. When she isn’t gardening, reading, or navigating the niceties of small-town life, she spends time with her kids, […]

Friends, I have invited a few fellow female mystery writers (say that four times) to appear on our blog over the course of the spring including Nina Wright, Jess Lourey, Sue Ann Jaffarian, Felicia Donovan, G.M. Malliet and more! I thought this would be a nice time to introduce you to some lovely ladies and […]

For those of you trying your hand at writing, the literary agents at BookEnds are running an ongoing contest, potentially looking for new clients. Today’s contest launches with the mystery genre (and will end tomorrow morning). For more info go to the BookEnds blog.
Good luck!

The Chicks are taking a week off for a little well-needed R&R. We wish everyone wonderful happy, healthy, safe holidays, and we’ll be back on December 31st.