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The First Two Pages: “The Briar Patch” by Tom Milani

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers […]

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / April 14, 2026

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / April 7, 2026

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / March 26, 2026

Ten years after winning the Agatha Award for Best First Novel, my debut book is on the road again—with great

Art Taylor / March 16, 2026

Thanks to Kristopher Zgorski at BOLO Books for hosting the cover reveal for the new edition of my first book,

Art Taylor / September 30, 2025

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / September 23, 2025

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / September 16, 2025

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / April 8, 2025

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / April 1, 2025

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / March 18, 2025

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers