“Better Days” Named a Macavity Finalist
The 2020 Macavity Award finalists have been announced—and such a thrill to see my story “Better Days” from Ellery Queen’s […]
Read the 2020 Anthony Finalists for Free!
Thanks to Bouchercon for posting links to each of this year’s Anthony Award finalists for Best Short Story—PDF versions of
The First Two Pages: “Numbers Don’t Lie” by James McCrone
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Mystery in the Midlands • July 25
I’m so excited to be part of this year’s Mystery in the Midlands—which I’d planned to attend in person but
The First Two Pages: “An ERA of Inequality” by David Hagerty
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Quail Ridge Books: Thursday, July 9
Though our in-person event was cancelled in late March, we’re grateful that Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC, was eager
Reviews & Shout-Outs
I’ll admit it: I’ve been feeling a little spoiled with the attention coming my way lately. In the new issue
The First Two Pages: “Two Dead, Two Wounded” by Jackie Ross Flaum
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: “Tongor of the Elephants” by Buzz Dixon
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Quail Ridge Books & Beyond
Thanks to Quail Ridge Books for rescheduling an event with my wife, Tara Laskowsi, and me after our March appearance
Fountain Bookstore: Short Stories & Barb Goffman
Thanks to the Fountain Bookstore for hosting Barb Goffman and me for a chat on short stories and on our
The First Two Pages: “For Elizabeth” by Christine Eskilson
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers