The First Two Pages: “If You Can Find Me” by Jeffrey Sweet
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers […]
Not-Just-Noir at the Bar • Thursday, April 24
On the eve of this year’s Malice Domestic, I’ll be joining seven other local mystery writers for a Not-Just-Noir at
The First Two Pages: “Not A Day Goes By” by J.A. Hennrikus
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
“Better Days” at The Mystery Hour
Thanks to Rabia Chaudry for choosing my story “Better Days” for this week’s episode of The Mystery Hour with Alfred
Crime Writers for Trans Rights
The Crimes Writers for Trans Rights 2025 Auction is underway already—continuing through April 1—and I’m pleased to have offered a
The First Two Pages: “Sunday in the Park with George” by Fleur Bradley
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
The First Two Pages: “Being Alive” by Brian Cox
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Malice Domestic Schedule
The Malice Domestic conference schedule has been published here—and I’m pleased to be part of three events, including stepping up
The First Two Pages: Where The Bones Lie by Nick Kolakowski
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Del & Louise… in space?
No, Del and Louise aren’t in space, but they have returned to a new space—with the story “Rearview Mirror” getting
Manuscript to Marketplace • March 21-22
As I write this, we’re less than two weeks from the Manuscript to Marketplace Conference at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown,
Shedunnit Turns to Short Fiction
Thanks to Caroline Crampton and production assistant Leandra for including my essay “The Short Mystery” from How to Write a