Today on the blog, Skye Griffith talks about the American Southwest — plus, she's giving away a copy of BONE HASH to one lucky reader! Come check it out and leave a comment to enter to win. #mysteryreads #booksky #bookgiveaway

Today on the blog, Lisa reminisces about her favorite go-to Halloween costume. (Hint: it involves a flamingo.) What's yours?

That time I blogged about how I love Spooky Season and most of the responses were, "Nah, pass." WHAT?!? Where all all my fall / October / Halloween / Spooky Season lovers out there? WHO WILL DEFEND MY HONOR?!#spookyseason #cozymystery #booksky

Today may be the first day of spooky season, but author Laura Jensen Walker is already getting into a whole other holiday spirit! Come join us on the blog at Chicks on the Case to hear about her fabulous new holiday release, All The Christmas Feels! #cozymystery #holidayreads

"Hello, my name is Michelle, and I’m addicted to city walking tours—an addiction that recently delivered me into the waiting clutches of a haunted toilet." Come hear the rest of the story from the fabulous Michelle Chouinard, author of the Serial-Killer Guide to SF series!

Book giveaway alert! Today on the blog, thriller author Elle Marr takes us behind the scenes of her new book,THE LIE SHE WEARS — and one lucky reader will win a copy! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky #bookgiveaway

Today on the blog, author Deborah Bokur confesses why she got kicked out of Girl Scouts -- and how it helped her become an author! Stop by and say hi and learn more about her dark paradise mysteries!

Happy Cozy Mystery Day — AKA Agatha Christie's birthday! Ellen Byron talks about the Queen of Mystery and shares some fun facts about the State of California, the setting of Ellen's own fabulous cozy series, the Golden Motel Mysteries. @ellenbyronla.bsky.social #cozymystery #cozyreads #amreading

Today on the blog, Patricia Sargeant talks opening lines, dialogue rules, and, how "I was promised chocolate" ended up being the first line of the first book in her Peach Coast Library Mysteries. #cozymystery #booksky #amreading #amwriting #cozyreads Follow her at: @patriciasargeant.bsky.social

Today on the blog, Guest chick Susan McCormick talks about mother/son duos and her new book, The Room at the End of the Hall. chicksonthecase.com/2025/09/05/g...

Book giveaway alert! Come check out Guest Chick Shelly Jones, and enter to win a free book and cute swag! Shelly is the debut author of PLAYER ELIMINATION. Check out her book and comment to win! #mysteryauthor #debutauthor #bookgiveaway #booksky

Pack your bags, the Chicks are headed to New Orleans! Marla Cooper dishes on why she bought a last minute ticket to one of her favorite #mystery conferences. If you're looking for writing community, Bouchercon, Left Coast Crime and Malice are where to find it! #booksky #cozymystery #cozymysteries

"When I wrote The Story That Wouldn’t Die, I never imagined it might make my real job awkward. But here we are." Christina Estes shares how her series about a reporter who uncovers secrets tied to City Hall took on new meaning once she started working at... City Hall. #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Think being an author is glamorous? Today on the blog, Guest Chick Marie Sutro sets the record straight with lessons in humility provided by the fickle Fates. #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Come along on a "research" trip as author Ellen Byron takes us straight into the heart of California’s Gold Rush country, complete with gold panning, vintage trains, and the world’s best apple strudel. All inspiration for her Golden Motel Mysteries! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

A dog-loving detective named Cat, canine clues, and cozy crimes? Yes, please. Don’t miss C.B. Wilson’s guest post and your chance to win Cavaliered to Death, today at Chicks on the Case! 📚 Enter the giveaway at: chicksonthecase.com/2025/08/13/g... #mystery #cozymystery #booksky #bookgiveaway

Author Cynthia Kuhn proves it’s never too late to rescue a stainless skillet from the dreaded stuck-on mess. Her secret weapon? A vinegar-and-water boil that works like kitchen magic. #mystery #cozymystery #booksky chicksonthecase.com/2025/08/11/n...

Wanna arm wrestle? Patricia Sargeant is bringing the healthy competition today at Chicks on the Case! Super fun post — come help us cheer her on to finally conquer that hill! @patriciasargeant.bsky.social chicksonthecase.com/2025/08/08/w...

Guest Chick Tori Eldridge @torieldridge.bsky.social takes us on a dreamy trip to Kauaʻi—malasadas in Kapaʻa, wild roosters on the road, hikes in Kōkeʻe State Park—and shows how it all shaped Kauaʻi Storm. Just reading this made us want to book a flight! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

One minute you’re tackling hills, watching pelicans and plotting a mystery. The next, you’re taking a casual detour into planetary mass. Leslie Karst’s latest bike ride is proof that we all need to step away from the screens sometimes! @lesliekarst.bsky.social 🧐🌎 #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Today on the blog: Lucy Burdette, author of the Key West food critic mysteries, talks about reader reviews and how they can affect a series. Check out the post, then check out her fabulous books! #cozymystery #booksky #keywest chicksonthecase.com/2025/07/30/g...

Word nerds, unite! Today on Chicks on the Case, we’re deep in the weeds of modern grammar crimes, from LOL overloads to people accidentally announcing their love for cows. Bring your favorite grammatical pet peeves and come rant with us! #amwriting #amreading #cozymystery #booksky

📚 Crime writing isn’t just whodunit... it’s *whendunit*. Delia Pitts breaks down how timing the murder changes the game across genres. So when would you drop the body? @deliapitts50.bsky.social chicksonthecase.com/2025/07/16/w... #mystery #cozymystery #booksky #amwriting

Book #giveaway! 🎉 Today on Chicks on the Case, Leslie Budewitz talks Pikes Place Market, epigraphs, and Airdales — plus, she's giving away a copy of her latest Spice Shop Mystery. Just drop a comment to enter! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky #giveaway

The most interesting person you'll meet all day! Librarian Randal Brandt is on a mission to dust off decades-old detective fiction—and it’s the resurrection we didn’t know we needed. Poisonings, marsh murders, and blackmail in golden-age California? Yes, please! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Trying to escape a maze garden in your sleep with characters who aren’t even yours? Guest Chick Jenny Dandy spills about dream-writing and her debut novel, THE PENTHOUSE ON PARK AVENUE. Check it out! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Calling all gals! One Chick takes a stand for the word “gal”—and why it’s way more than just old-timey slang. #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Writing a novel is just like running 100 miles at 10,000 feet, right? Deadlines, grumpy emotions, and a crew that keeps you going. Also: pickle juice might be the secret weapon for both. An inspiring guest post by Ann Claire, author of the Cyclist Guide Mysteries! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Lisa Q. Mathews has the perfect prescription for when the world feels like a dumpster fire, including cat posters, brewery trips, and dance parties with the grand-littles. (Oh, and reading. Lots of reading.) Come get your dose of cozy joy! @lisaqmathews.bsky.social #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Oh, it is ON! Mystery author Marla Cooper @marlacooper.bsky.social goes mano-a-mano with the Honey Nut Cheerios mascot. Come learn where the bad blood got started. (And no, it has nothing to do with the cereal, which she's rather fond of.) #mystery #cozymystery #amwriting #bloodfeud

Book giveaway alert! Today on the blog: Molly MacRae dishes on how Emrys Lloyd the pirate ghost floated right out of her bathroom and into her cozy mystery series. Check it out & enter the giveaway! 🛁👻 #bookgiveaway #mystery #cozymystery #booksky #pareidolia @mollymacrae.bsky.social

Happy Friday the 13th! Whether you’re dodging bad luck, knocking on wood, or just enjoying spooky-themed snacks, stop by and let us know how you observe the day! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky

Twenty-two authors. Twenty-two wild schemes. ZERO werewolves (because Judy just doesn’t get them 🤷‍♀️). Go behind the scenes with Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers — edited by Chick friend Judy Penz Sheluk! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky Follow Judy at: @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social

Phones down, manners ON! Lisa dives into everything from polite Parisian kiddos (thanks, Natalie Portman!) to generational tech headaches and why even our AI sidekicks haven’t lost their charm. Follow Lisa at: @lisaqmathews.bsky.social — please and thank you! #cozymystery #booksky

Kyra Davis Lurie: "The best celebrity gossip is vintage celebrity gossip." Don't miss today's blog as Kyra spills the Gilded Age tea on Black Hollywood stars from the 1940's and how they relate to her newest release, THE GREAT MANN. ‪@kyradavis.bsky.social‬ #booksky #tbr

Think setting doesn’t matter? Tell that to the fog rolling in with murder on its mind. Guest Chick Michele Drier dishes on how place sets the mood—and sometimes steals the scene. #mystery #cozymystery #writing

Take a peek behind the scenes of Jason Powell's debut novel, NO MAN'S GHOST. Not just a debut author, Jason is a firefighter and deep-fried Oreo afficionado. And he's bringing the 🔥🔥🔥 to Chicks on the Case in this interview with @cynthiakuhn.bsky.social! #MysteryWriters #BookRec #mystery

Author Jason Powell visits the blog today! #NoMan'sGhost @chicksonthecase.bsky.social @daturabooks.bsky.social chicksonthecase.com/2025/06/02/a...

Take a peek inside the mind of a mystery writer, as @patriciasargeant.bsky.social talks about what it's like to see crime scenes everywhere! #mystery #cozymystery #mysteryauthor #crimescene chicksonthecase.com/2025/05/30/w...

Today on the blog: Author Barbara Nickless on dropping the ball, picking it back up, and why grace > perfection. ✨ #mystery #thriller #amwriting chicksonthecase.com/2025/05/28/g...

Ever have a job — or a boss — who was the literal worst? Come share your story on the blog today, and read all about the jobs we left behind! #cozymystery #booksky #mystery chicksonthecase.com/2025/05/23/c...

Book giveaway!! Today on Chicks on the Case. Stop by and say hi to one of our favorite writer friends, J.C. Kenney, who's talking superheroes, flamingo suits, Florida, and more! And while you're at it, you can follow him at: @jckenney.bsky.social #booksky #bookgiveaway #cozymystery #mysterywriter

"She stole my idea!" Or is it really just that great minds think alike...? Today on the blog, Chick Marla @marlacooper.bsky.social talks about Idea Dopplegangers. #cozymysteries #amwriting #mysterywriter #cozymystery #wheredoyougetyourideas chicksonthecase.com/2025/05/16/i...

Are you Team Cheese, Team Chocolate, or Team Both? Come meet Korina Moss and learn about her delicious Cheese Shop Mysteries today on Chicks on the Case! #cozymystery #mystery #mysteries #cozymysteries @korinamossauthor.bsky.social chicksonthecase.com/2025/05/07/g...

Today on the blog: Ellen has us all kicking ourselves that we didn't go to Malice! (Or patting ourselves on the back if we did.) #mysteries #cozymystery #cozymysteries #malicedomestic @ellenbyronla.bsky.social chicksonthecase.com/2025/05/05/m...

It's Saturday! Post a cartoon TV series you love. 📺 For a gaggle of mystery writers there's really only one answer:

It's spring, and we've got a brand new Chick! Please help us welcome @patriciasargeant.bsky.social to the blog as we say farewell to Becky Clark. Patricia, welcome to the flock! #mystery #cozymystery #booksky #cozymysteries

Book giveaway alert! Stop by the blog and comment for a chance to win a book by the prolific and fabulous Liz Milliron! #mystery #mysteries #bookgiveaway #booksky chicksonthecase.com/2025/04/23/g...

Self publishing is a big job, but you can manage it. Knowing the steps for ebooks and paperbacks helps you learn what you need to know. #publishabook #writingcommunity elaineorr.blogspot.com/2025/04/self...

What's the most special present you've ever received? Leslie @lesliekarst.bsky.social shares her in today's post! chicksonthecase.com/2025/04/21/t...