I love awkward, and what's more awkward than unwittingly writing a book about your future co-workers?

Today at Chicks on the Case: Mystery author Leslie Karst goes deep — and makes me want to air up my bike tires. Follow Leslie at @lesliekarst.bsky.social, and come check out this great post already!

Whew! Had a little rant about my favorite grammatical pet peeves on the blog today, and now I feel so much better! We're having a lively discussion in the comments, so come join us — and drop your favorite below. 👇

You can't call immigrants lazy moochers looking for government handouts and then round them up at Home Depots where you know they are looking for work. You can't say immigrants don't follow the rules and then round them up in courthouses where they are following the rules. Get your lies straight.

Just curious: Do you remember your dreams? My FIL, a former baker in his 70s, said he STILL has stress dreams about drowning in dough! I barely remember mine, but this post makes me jealous that I don't! #amwriting #debutnovel #mystery

Fans of Ann Myers and Nora Page will definitely want to check out this wonderful post by Ann Claire! (Spoiler: they're all the same person.) Seriously, though, this is a great post for writers about not giving up! #amwriting #mystery #cozymystery

Join me in my underground bunker as I execute @lisaqmathews.bsky.social's tips for surviving the week.

POV: You spend two hours setting up your MailerLite account and building a form to embed on your website, only to find out that Canva won't let you embed it and your only option is to rebuild the website on another platform if you want to have that functionality...

Grab a free book!! Today only, June 20. It’s Stuff Your Kindle Day at Romance Bookworms. Mostly romance, but cozy mystery lovers can find some cozy / romance hybrids. Go go go! #mystery #romance #booksky #amreading #bookgiveaway #freebooks www.romancebookworms.com/kindle-categ...

This one's personal. Today on the blog, I'm airing my grievances with one cartoon cereal mascot. I'm looking at you, bee! Do you have a secret nemesis? #amwriting

This may be my favorite "how do you get your ideas" stories yet! @mollymacrae.bsky.social

Raise your hand if you need a dog to smile at you today! ✋

I love a good anthology! Come find out the inspiration behind MIDNIGHT SCHEMERS & DAYDREAM BELIEVERS at Chicks on the Case! 🐣

Such a fun post! And what is UP with those families who go enjoy a meal at a nice restaurant but spend the whole time looking at their phones?! @lisaqmathews.bsky.social

Stop by the blog today to say hi to Kyra Davis Lurie ... this one's going straight to the TBR list! Check out those reviews on Amazon ("Instant classic!") and follow Kyra at @kyradavis.bsky.social. #TBR #bookrelease

My sleuth is a destination wedding planner, so setting is such a huge part of every book. In other words, I can totally relate!

Novel pitch: DEATH OF A BROMANCE Not exactly a surprise ending, but still binge-worthy!

Fascinating read at Chicks on the Case... my dad was a firefighter so now I absolutely need to read this book! #mysteries #booksky #amreading

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

Crime scenes, everywhere! I relate to this so much. Fun post, today on the blog: @patriciasargeant.bsky.social Stop by and let us know your latest micro-investigation! #cozymystery #mystery

This is such a fun blog post! My blogmates and I are dishing about our worst job ever, and invite you to do the same!

1. Check out J.C.'s flamingo suit 2. Congratulate him on his latest book 3. Enter to win a copy of IN THE DITCH Today on Chicks on the Case! #booksky #bookgiveaway #cozymystery #mystery

Today on the blog, I talk about that time Shonda Rhimes "stole" my idea — and more! Have you ever had an Idea Doppleganger? #cozymysteries #amwriting #mysterywriter #cozymystery #chicksonthecase #booksky

Cheese or chocolate -- why pick? I'm #teamboth! #booksky

Helllloooooooo @patriciasargeant.bsky.social! We're so glad to have you join us!

A powerful reality check today from Canadian mystery author Vicki Delany @vickidelany.bsky.social, who is cancelling her U.S. appearances for the foreseeable future in light of Trump's sudden obsession with Canada. Elbows up! #cozymystery #mysteryauthors

Happy Valentine's Day #booksky

Love this post about a would-be research trip. Have you ever taken a research trip for a book? Where did you go? If not, what would be your ideal location for a reseach trip?

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