http://www.cozychicksblog.com Cozy Up To Some Killer Books Fri, 09 May 2008 06:25:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I drove up to Medina yesterday, a bedroom community of Cleveland, for the wonderful Writers Live luncheon sponsored by the Friends of Medina Library and Medina Library. Michael Koryta and I were the guest authors—and we had a sold-out crowd of 220 people. Good food, great people, much fun. The trip ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/05/09/never-a-dull-road-trip/ Okay, I've finally caught up with my fave series that I taped while I was off on my travels.  I'll only touch on two today---the two with the most going on.  And, boy, is it ever. First on LOST:  Finally, scenes with Jack and Kate in the future.  But of course, ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/05/06/lost-and-the-riches/ I know, I've been MIA for a few weeks. Sorry. I am alive. I mean I'm not sorry I'm alive, but you know what I mean. You all seem to sorta like the bullet points. I know I do. It's a summary of where, who, what and how and sometimes ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/05/05/bullet-points-and-nine-extra-selves/ Well, yes, as a matter of fact, she was in India. And we were having a communication problem, because the very polite representative from India kept reading her responses from a script. And no matter what I said, she wouldn't deviate from it. "But can't you at least understand my plight?" ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/05/03/who-am-i-talking-to-and-where-are-you-exactly-india/ 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 ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/05/03/guest-blogger-jess-lourey/ *Malice was great. Met lots of new people, caught up with old friends, and remembered why I love the conference so much. Was able to get Diana’s Corpse Pose and Lorna Barrett’s Murder is Binding, but couldn’t find Sarah Atwell’s (hi Sheila!) Through a Glass, Deadly, so need to order ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/05/02/bullet-points-v/ Last week I asked Deb Baker to post for me since I was arriving in Northern Virginia late to visit old friends for several days before the Malice Domestic mystery conference in Arlington, VA.  Arlington in my hometown, where I grew up.  Just a stone's throw across the Potomac River.  ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/04/29/seeing-old-friends-and-making-new-ones/ Dear Friends, I am off this weekend for another Malice Domestic conference in Arlington, VA, so I am leaving you with this blog I wrote 2 years ago, after just such a weekend. Enjoy! WHY I LOVE (and HATE) HOTELS Having just returned from Malice Domestic, one of THE BEST annual mystery readers/writers ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/04/26/why-i-love-and-hate-hotels/ Getting to know the fabulous Denise Swanson. Murder of a Chocolate-Covered Cherry A Scumble River Mystery, which features school psychologist Skye Denison, is on shelves now. It's the tenth book in Denise's national best-selling, award-winning series. 1) Computer or longhand? Computer 2) Favorite season of the year? Spring 3) Coffee or tea? Both 4) Favorite beauty ... http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/04/25/cozy-chicks%e2%80%99-quickfire-q-a/ 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. http://www.cozychicksblog.com/2008/04/24/430/