Chicks on the Case
Eight cozy mystery authors with a killer sense of humor! Check out our blog at www.chicksonthecase.com. We are: Ellen Byron, Jennifer Chow, Marla Cooper, Vickie Fee, Leslie Karst, Cynthia Kuhn, Lisa Q. Mathews, and Patricia Sargeant.
- Ever wonder what your first favorite main characters are up to now? Ramona Quimby? Eloise? Lizzie McGuire? Bess from Nancy Drew? Check out Lisa Q Mathews adorable homage to the fictional heroines we grew up with, today at Chicks on the Case! 👇
- Today at Chicks on the Case: Mariah Fredericks talks about the importance of having writer friends and remembers mystery author Triss Stein in a super touching post that makes us want to have group hug. #amwriting #amreading #mysteryreads @mariahfredericks.bsky.social
- How's *your* holiday prep going? Chick Lisa talks about her favorite holiday obsession -- er, I mean, decoration, and how her village seems to be missing some villagers.
- Today on the blog: Guest Chick Melissa Westemeier @mwestemeier.bsky.social talks about settings — and nuns! — in her new release, DROPPED LIKE A BAD HABIT. (Great title, Melissa!)
- Today on the blog, the funny and fabulous Catriona McPherson talks about the serendipity of travel. Come along for the fun as she introduces book 8 in her Last Ditch Motel series!
- Today on the blog, author Cynthia Ellingsen: "People say, Don’t live in the past. I don’t – I like being right here – but at the same time, I do love the freedom to skip back and forth while writing and reading dual timeline novels." chicksonthecase.com/2025/11/19/g...
- What is the best book hardly anybody reads? Today on the blog, author Leslie Karst makes a strong case for more ambitious reading! chicksonthecase.com/2025/11/17/t...
- Have you ever seen a character in a book whose name is suspiciously familiar? Like, pop-star familiar? Today on the blog, Marla Cooper, author of the Kelsey McKenna Destination Wedding Mysteries, spills about this seldom-talked-about phenomenon that really should probably have *its* own name.
- Book giveaway!! Stop by Chicks on the Case to win a copy of Mindy's Quigley's latest cozy mystery, AT DEATH'S DOUGH, part of the Deep Dish Mystery Series. #cozymystery #bookgiveaway #booksky #cozyreads chicksonthecase.com/2025/10/29/g...
- "Where'd you get that yummy carrot cake recipe?" "Ummmmm.... funny story...." Would you make a recipe you saw on a headstone? Today on the blog, Chick Ellen Byron talks to Rosie Grant, author of To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes. #amreading #cozymystery #recipes #booksky #cozyrecipes
- Ever have one of those characters who surprise you because they're just so fun to write? We have! The Chicks reveal their favorite characters — today on the blog! #cozymystery #booksky #amreading #amwriting #mysteryreads #cozyreads
- Today on the blog, romantic suspense author Kathleen Donnelly talks about her work with Sherlock Hounds Detection Canines — and she's giving away a copy of her Harlequin suspense release, COLORADO K-9 RESCUE! Check it out and drop a comment to enter! #bookgiveaway #romsus #harlequin
- 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!
- Follow Michelle at @michellechouinard.bsky.social and learn more about her series, her obsession with walking tours, haunted toilets and more over at Chicks on the Case! And now for some hashtags: #cozymystery #amreading #booksky #cozyreads #mysteryreads #amateursleuth
- 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
- Follow Shelly at @shellyjones.bsky.social
- 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
- Go follow Christina at: @christinaestes.bsky.social
- 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
- @ellenbyronla.bsky.social I forgot to tag you on this!
- 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...
- Follow Cynthia at: @cynthiakuhn.bsky.social
- 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
