Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
Wanted to let you all know about something I am so excited about -- getting published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, which has been around since 1941. My humorous story about the confluence of 1950s culinary tastes and murder, “The Recipe Box,” is in the July/August issue, which is available either in Barnes & Noble stores, which are open, or on-line. Here’s the link: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ellery-queens-mystery-mag/1030297673?ean=2940000281581 If you’ve forgotten how creatively Jello, cream of mushroom soup and other processed foods can be combined, read my story. Seriously, I got some of my ideas from websites like this: www.buzzfeed.com/ariannarebolini/truly-upsetting-vintage-recipes I’ve thrown in a few murders, too, plus torpedo bras and that invitation to drunkenness and wife swapping, th...
NorCal Noir Panel
www.oaklandlibrary.org/events/dimond-branch/norcal-noir-evening-mystery-writers-america NorCal Noir: An Evening with Mystery Writers of America Join us for a panel discussion with local mystery author...
Taking Off Our Clothes
I just used that title to catch your attention. Actually, it’s the name of one of my poems in Volume 44, Number 2 of the fine poetry magazine, California Quarterly, edited by Pearl Karrer. &...
Odd Partners Anthology
Today is the launch date for Odd Partners, a Mystery Writers of America anthology edited by Anne Perry, which includes my story, “Oglethorpe’s Camera.” Here’s the Amazon blurb:...
Polarity Magazine
I’m a little late here, but did want to post that the on-line magazine, Polarity, published my poem, “A Phrase on a Grave” in their Winter 2017-2018 issue. It’s all about how...
Del Sol First Novel Prize Shortlist!
I received the following wonderful announcement. Please keep your fingers crossed for THE PSYCHOPATH COMPANION to win, which means publication by this fine press. “Happy to let you know that T...
Fish Out of Water
Check out this new, fun anthology, in which I have a short story. The book’s called Fish Out of Water, and is the fourth installment in the Guppy Anthology series. Inside are 22 mystery and ...
AWP Panel
I’m still on a high from attending and participating in the 50th Associated Writing Programs Conference in Washington, D.C., February 8th through 11th. Lucille Lang Day organized our panel, wh...
The Animal Inside
My poem, “The Animal Inside,” was published in California Quarterly, Volume 42, Issue 4. For any of you not familiar with this magazine, I urge you to check it out. Exquisite covers, alw...