Join me as I chat with the fabulous Sarah Burr and J.C. Kenney @jckenney.bsky.social about three topics I'm very excited to discuss: Weddings, whodunits, and tequila donkeys! #booksky #cozymystery Thursday, June 4, at 4PM EST, or catch the replay on YouTube. (Link below!)

Kindle Daily Deal from Chicks on the Case! Get BURIED IN SHAMROCKS by Lisa Q. Mathews for only $2.99 — today June 2 only! #kindledailydeal #bookdeal GO GET IT!! (link below) @lisaqmathews.bsky.social

A big part of why I wanted to relaunch my series was because I LOVE the mystery writing community! This wonderful post by @mariahfredericks.bsky.social explains why.

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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

If you love cozy neighborhoods, quirky senior apartments, and a retired nun sleuth with sass — you’ll want to check out today's post by Melissa Westemeier, author of DROPPED LIKE A BAD HABIT. @mwestemeier.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky

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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!)

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

"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

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!

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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

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. 👇

Grammar Crimes of the Digital Age

It’s hard being a grammar geek in the digital age. When you’re online, it seems like the rules are more like… suggestions. Anyone who spends any amount of time on social media will run across all S…

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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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

My Ongoing Beef with the Talking Bee

Yesterday morning, I got mad at a talking cartoon bee.  I went to the kitchen and opened up the cabinet, and there he was, mocking me. Hear me out.

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

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You also get a dog smile today

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

A Visit with Jason Powell

Cynthia here–at Left Coast Crime, I had the great fortune to meet the wonderful Jason Powell, who kindly agreed to visit us and answer some questions about his book No Man’s Ghost, which is o…

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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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

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!

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

"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...

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

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

Chicks on the Case@chicksonthecase.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

Guest Chick: Vicki Delany

Hi all, Ellen here. Canadian author Vicki Delany is a revered cozy author who I am blessed to consider a dear friend. I was saddened to learn that she’d cancelled her upcoming author visits t…

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