Reading Journal: A Murder Is Announced
This week, my “Women of Mystery” class at Mason is meeting Miss Marple for the first time—in a way, just […]
The First Two Pages: “The Fur Coat Conundrum” by Rosemary McCracken
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Reading Journal: Passion Play
As I’ve mentioned something like a thousand times, I’m writing a boarding school mystery—or eternally trying to. (The novel as
The First Two Pages: “In a Land of Fear and Denial” by Lisa de Nikolits
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
My September Newsletter
My September Newsletter includes news on a new story, reflections on recent events and reading, and four—four!—giveaways! Check it out
The First Two Pages: “Keep Me In Your Heart” by Alex Segura
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Reading Journal: Nancy Drew, Tom Ripley, a President’s Assassin, and More
This past Friday Friday afternoon, as I was reading The Mystery at Lilac Inn in preparation for my “Women of
The First Two Pages: “We Are All Strangers Here” by Art Taylor
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: “Taking Names” by Steven Wishnia
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Reading Journal: Done? And Next?
I’ll admit that I generally prefer reading a physical copy of a book or magazine or newspaper rather than reading
Appreciations! (With Spoilers?)
I’ve been hesitant to shout-out some thanks to two folks who helped me with research for “We Are All Strangers
Reading Journal: Women of Mystery
As the students in my Reviewing course are gaining traction on their own weekly journals, I’m realizing that several of