Publication News: Anthology

 

 

The anthology Crimeucopia - The I's Have It features stories from some members of the Society, including:

- John Floyd, "Triangles."

-Lynn Hesse, "Bitter Love."

- Michele Bazan Reed, "The Coveted Coverlet"

Publication News: Whodunit

 Jersey Pines Ink has published Whodunit.  Stories include:

John M. Floyd: "Trial and Error."

Denise Johnson: "Murder in the McDowells."

Member Publication News: John M. Floyd

 John M. Floyd has a story, "Kidnapped on the Job" in the current (October 4) issue of Woman's World.

Member Awards: Shamus

 

The Private Eye Writers of America have announced the Shamus Awards for 2021.  Congratulations to John M. Floyd who won the Best Short Story Shamus for "Mustang Sally," which appeared in Black Cat Mystery Magazine #7.  And more congratulations to Richard Helms who won Best Original Private Eye Paperback for  Brittle Karma.

Member Honors: Shamus Award Nominations

 The Private Eye Writers of America have announced the Shamus Award nominations.  Among those selected for Best Short Story are:

“A Dreamboat Gambol” by O’Neil De Noux in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.

“Mustang Sally” by John M. Floyd in Black Cat Mystery Magazine.

 

SMFS Member Publication News: John M. Floyd

SMFS list member John M. Floyd has another short story appearing in Woman’s World Magazine. His latest tale, ““The Christmas Getaway” is in the current issue (December 21,  2020) of  Woman’s World Magazine. The publication is available on some newsstands and by subscription.

SleuthSayers: Take the Money and Ron by John M. Floyd

SleuthSayers: Take the Money and Ron: by John M. Floyd I like titles. I especially like trying to dream up good titles for my short stories. What  is  a good title? That...