2019-2020 SMFS OFFICERS ANNOUNCED

Current Derringer Award Medals

The Short Mystery Fiction Society is pleased to announce that, by acclamation, Tony Rudzki and Dan Persinger are the Derringer Coordinator and Assistant Derringer Coordinator for a one year term of office starting today, July 1, 2019.

They join the current President, Kevin R. Tipple, and Vice President, Larry W. Chavis, who are serving their final year in office starting today.

International Short Story Month: Larry W. Chavis

StoryADay.org proclaimed May International Short Story Month back in 2013. As the short story, in the mystery genre is the reason why the Short Mystery Fiction Society exists, we join in the celebration each year.

The SMFS spin on festivities is to highlight one or more members' online stories per day. Today, our Vice President, Larry W. Chavis shares, “School Spirit” published in 2017 at Flash Bang Mysteries. The story can be read online for free here.

If you'd like to be included, email the link to your story to KevinRTipple  at Verizon dot net.

SMFS Short Story Saturdays: Larry W. Chavis

SMFS Short Story Saturdays was born out of the very successful International Short Story Month this year. Each Saturday we feature a SMFS list member whose work can be read online for free. These short stories are at least a year old and were not previously linked to during the May 2018 Short Story Month event.

Today for SMFS Short Story Saturdays, Larry W. Chavis shares “On The Hook” archived at Flash Bang Mysteries:Fall 2016 as well as “Consider It Expedient: A Mystery Short Story” archived at Kings River Life Magazine.

If you would like to be included and are a member of the SMFS list at yahoo groups, email the link to your story to KevinRTipple at Verizon dot net. If you are not a member, this would be a good time to check us out at Yahoo Groups.

2018-2020 SMFS Officers Announced

The Short Mystery Fiction Society is pleased to announce that, by acclimation, Kevin R. Tipple and Larry W. Chavis are returning in their respective roles as President and Vice President for the 2018-2020 two year term.

Tony Rudzki will be the Derringer Coordinator and will be assisted by Erin F. Slattery in her role as the first ever Derringer Coordinator Assistant. These two positions were also filled by acclimation and are a one year term beginning today, July 1^st.

SMFS Members Published in FLASH BANG MYSTERIES: ISSUE 9

The latest issue of Flash Bang Mysteries is now up and features work from SMFS members.

The Last by Michael Bracken
School Spirit by Larry W. Chavis
The Hitchhiker by Herschel Cozine (selected as the Cover Story)
Knight Vision by John M. Floyd
Fishing For An Alibi by Earl Staggs (Editor's Choice)

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