Friday, October 11, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
SMFS Members Published in How I Got Published And What I Learned Along The Way
Several SMFS members are published in the new writing
reference books, How I Got Published And What I Learned Along The Way. Edited by
SMFS list member Lyn Worthen and Renee Scandalis, the read is published by Camden Park Press
and is available in both print and digital formats from Amazon
and other vendors. The SMFS members with essays published in the book are:
John M. Floyd with “Short and Sweet.”
Dave H. Hendrickson with “Giving Up on Your Dreams.”
Lyn Worthen under her own name and in addition to her duties
as editor, wrote the introduction, “Roller-skating, Backwards, In the Rain.” She
is also in the book under her pen name of Lauryn Christopher with “We Are All
Storytellers.”
Synopsis:
Twenty published authors
share tips, tricks, advice, and encouragement for other writers. They talk
about working through the rough times, making their first sales, and finding
success in the publishing industry. Whether you’re traditional, indie, or
hybrid; a journalist, novelist, or blogger, we hope their stories provide
encouragement for you, wherever you are in your journey toward publication.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
SMFS Member Podcast News: Ana Brazil
SMFS list member Ana Brazil’s short story, “Mr. Borden Does
Not Quite Remem….” is currently the
subject of Mysteryrat’s
Maze Podcast. Actor Kelly Ventura reads the tale.
Podcast Synopsis:
This episode features
the mystery short story, “Mr. Borden Does Not Quite Remem…” written by Ana
Brazil and read by local actor Kelly Ventura. You can learn more about Ana
Brazil and her writing on her website anabrazil.com. This is another story that is perfect for
Halloween, but of course fun to listen to any other time as well. In each
episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first
chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. If you enjoyed this
episode please review or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us!
Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. You can find more
mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.
Ariel Linn has read several of our other episodes as well!
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
SleuthSayers Blog: Open Your Heart and Bleed by Michael Bracken
SleuthSayers: Open Your Heart and Bleed: What are your stories about? I’m not interested in elevator pitches—“My stories are about a plucky private eye who searches for missing la...
Monday, October 7, 2019
Little Big Crimes Review: Miss Martin by Sheila Kohler
Little Big Crimes: Miss Martin, by Sheila Kohler: "Miss Martin," by Sheila Kohler, in Cutting Edge, edited by Joyce Carol Oates, Akashic Press, 2019. The publisher sent me a f...
Sunday, October 6, 2019
A Short Walk Down A Dark Street: Issue 73
As posted by SMFS list member Peter DiChellis….
This week’s
blog deals a full house of links to ace reviews, releases, free reads, and
more.
Includes: Three free Continental Op short
stories by the legendary Dashiell Hammett.
Plus, For the Research Folder: Evidence
collection guidelines for a dozen different types of evidence—from blood to
fibers to fingerprints to shell casings to tool marks and more.
Also: BAMS 2019 has arrived.
A short walk down a dark street (#73). Celebrating short mystery and crime fiction.
Best wishes,
Peter
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