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
The First Two Pages: “Triangle” by Rabbi Ilene Schneider
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: “Hunter” by Jen Conley
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
Reading Journal—for Mason Reviewing Course
This fall’s classes at George Mason University include a course in “Reviewing”—one which I originally taught in Spring 2017, and
YouTube: Mother, Lover, Killer, Spy
Thanks to the 1455 SummerFest for posting on YouTube the recordings of this year’s virtual panels. I was honored to
The First Two Pages: “The Black and White Cookie” by Jeff Markowitz
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers
On Chekhov at the EQMM Blog
At Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine‘s blog Something Is Going to Happen, I wrote about the genesis of my story “We
“We Are All Strangers Here” in EQMM
A woman sipping an Amaretto Sour at a hotel bar during a business convention. A man approaching the stool beside