Gerald So Interviews: John M. Floyd, 2020 Derringer Finalist

Gerald So Interviews: John M. Floyd, 2020 Derringer Finalist

SMFS Member Publishing News: Michael Bracken

In addition to the news today that his short story “Wishing Tree” appears in the Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine: January/February 2019 issue, SMFS list member Michael Bracken has short stories in two other publications. He has reported to the list that his short story, “Little Bubba Visits the Roadhouse” appears in the just published EconoClash Review #3: Quality Cheap Thrills. Available in digital book format now with a print version to be released at a later date, the Amazon synopsis is below.

Also now out in PDF format straight from the publisher is the short story, “Deliver Us from Evil” in Thriller Magazine #2. Synopsis also below.

EconoClash Synopsis:

This is the third rail of Cheap Thrills and the Quality is electrifying! ISSUE 3 is jam packed with enough law breaking to keep every defense attorney in business for the rest of the new year. This crime heavy issue also includes cannibals, crooked magicians and hideously evil things called regular people. We've got Weirdo Sex Maniacs, Hardboiled Super heroes, Hungry-Horny Werewolves, Little Bubba's visiting Roadhouses, Delicious Murder, Guilty Consciences, Brutal Magicians and so much more! ECR 3 features all new works by Michael Bracken, Max Sheridan, Sara Dobie Bauer, Kristen Brand, Leroy B. Vaughn, Rick McQuiston, Nick Sweeney, Brian James Lewis, Chris Stanley, Joe Weintraub, and Nicola Lombardi. EconoClash Review remains the wildest voice quacking loudly in the indie lit void. FOR BEST RESULTS, USE AS DIRECTED: Buy this rag! Read it left to right--cover to cover. CAUTION: these Quality Cheap Thrills may induce mind explosions, smile spasms, or independent thoughts and unwelcome rationalizations. Should not be read by the elderly, masses of sheeple, or women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant. DISCLAIMER: No part of this description has been evaluated by the FDA. BUCKLE UP BUTTERCUP!

Thriller Magazine Synopsis:

Featuring established and new literary voices comes the second issue of Thriller Magazine! This issue features short stories that will leave readers on the edge of their seat, amazing artwork, and interviews with authors. Showcasing a wide range of tales, everything from physiological thrillers, to brutal tales of murder, to political thrillers, and much more, this issue has it all!

Authors included are: Chris Fortunato, Michael Bracken, Michael Mallory, Robb T. White, & John H. Dromey.

This issue also contains interviews with acclaimed authors Robert Kidera & Steven Harms along with book reviews of each respective author's newest work.

The artwork featured in this issue was created by a new technique called “pyro-painting.” The artist, Michael Stewart, explains how he uses this technique to craft his paintings.

Be sure to check it out and grab your copy!

 You will get a PDF (3MB) file

SMFS Members Published in EQMM: January/February 2019

Several SMFS members are published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine: January/February 2019 issue. The issue is available from Dell Magazines as well as at Amazon and newsstands and bookstores. The SMFS members published in this issue are:

Michael Bracken with “Wishing Tree.”

David Dean with “Snow Boy.”

Terence Faherty with “The Cardboard Box.”

John M. Floyd with “On The Road With Mary Jo.”

Robert Lopresti with “Please Do Not Disturb.”

O’Neil De Noux with “The Pain.”