Announcing nominees for 2026 Derringer Awards. My anthology, Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers, has been nominated as Best Anthology, and Linda Bennett's story "The Artist" for Best Short Story. Several other authors included in Schemers were also recognized for their work in other categories.

Extra shoutout to @curtisippolito.bsky.social and @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social for their anthology finalist nods 🙌

This week's story on @brownhoundpress.bsky.social www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/suva...

Mystery writers weigh in! www.thestilettogang.com/2026/04/01/c...

It's such an honour to announce that Linda Bennett's story, "The Artist" (included in the also-nominated "Best Anthology" Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers, edited by me!!) made the Derringer short list for Best Short Story! Fingers crossed! shortmystery.blogspot.com/2026/04/smfs...

An offer from the New York Times Book Review team! How exciting! Too bad this and so many other emails like it (from famous authors, non-existent book clubs and marketing "experts") are total scam. #AuthorBeware

I absolutely love this. From the Goodwill Librarian. #gardens #books

Why moose tracks? Follow us on @afatalaffair.bsky.social to find out and get daily posts. Endlessly fascinating :-)

Gotta admit I'm proud to be in the 2.3% on @brownhoundpress.bsky.social

This week's story from @brownhoundpress.bsky.social www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/deb-...

A little plug for a fellow The Stiletto Gang (multiple award-winning) author. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with humour and a bit of swearing, this series is for you. E-book, paperback, and audiobook (Audible). www.loiswinston.com

Cover Reveal ~ HOT SHOTS edited by Josh Pachter drusbookmusing.com/cover-reveal...

The accused: Vernon Spencer. The victim: Helen Grier. Co-author: Amanda Capper The book: A Fatal Affair: The Murder of Helen Grier Launch date: October 28, 2026 Follow our journey on @afatalaffair.bsky.social Daily posts. Endlessly fascinating :-) #truecrime #SaultSteMarie

I’m so thankful and honoured to have been a small part of Emily Wood's journey. This lovely package arrived for me yesterday, a signed a copy of her debut novel!! I can’t wait to read it. #authorshelpingauthors

Reminder: The 2026 Derringer nominated anthology, Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believer, is currently on sale for just .99! Find it at your favourite online e-tailer: www.books2read.com/midnight-schemers

Calling all potential followers! Love #truecrime? #coldcases? We've got it all. Oct. 28, 1937: Helen Grier's body was discovered by her married lover, Vernon Spencer, at a hunt camp in Algoma, Ontario. Did Spencer get away with murder? You be the judge. Find us at @afatalaffair.bsky.social

This powerful story takes us inside a brutal reality in the author's home country. Merceline is a force and I believe this is her first published piece. Proud that the Lexington Writer's Room has been able to support her and her voice. Please share!

For the love of book clubs by @saralynrichard.bsky.social www.thestilettogang.com/2026/03/17/b...

Thursday story on @brownhoundpress.bsky.social www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/chri...

In my #PublishingNews column last week, I alerted you that Sherlock Holmes Magazine Issue 24, Spring 2026, was out. One of several things I told you about regarding #Books and #ShortStories. #ICYMI #Booksky Kevin's Corner: Thursday Treats: 3/5/2026 kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/2026/03/thur...

Calling all #shortstory writers! @brownhoundpress.bsky.social

www.killernashville.com/articles/the... #writing

Attention Authors: mailchi.mp/thrillerwrit...

Every #writers #research dilemma. www.thestilettogang.com/2026/03/09/d...

A nice mention about my story in @brownhoundpress.bsky.social on Kevin Tipple's blogspot! kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/2026/03/thur...

News, Views & Clues: March 2026 judypenzsheluk.com/2026/03/07/n...

Great fun yesterday at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. It was really nice to get away from my computer and endless trial documents as my research with co-author Amanda Capper continues. Follow us on @afatalaffair.bsky.social

It's Thursday and that means it's time for a new #shortstory from @brownhoundpress.bsky.social www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/sora...

Today on The Stiletto Gang: The inspiration behind my short story, now on @brownhoundpress.bsky.social www.thestilettogang.com/2026/03/02/b... #shortstory

A short month with a lot of views on our Facebook page...but we post the same content here, on @bsky.app. Follow along and see what the buzz is about. @afatalaffair.bsky.social Publication date Oct. 28, 2026.

New story this week from @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social! #darkhumor #mystery #crime www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/judy...

Love it! #coverart

I went in blind for this story, and it had everything and more I expected as it progressed. @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social whattay great story! loved it so much! p.s. @joshaboldt.bsky.social perfect track combo (I was thinking of Greased Lightening at the fixer upper bit)

Story of the Week: It’s just a coincidence we scheduled @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social's darkly humorous tale about feuding with a rude neighbor and exacting a delicious revenge this week. Not at all related to my own daydreams. I promise! -Josh Boldt, Editor www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/judy...

It's live! My short story on @brownhoundpress.bsky.social Inspired by a true event. The moral of this story? Don't tick off a writer! www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/judy...

Anthologies: the proverbial box of chocolates. But there were a couple of standouts for me: Black Velvet [Michael Bracken], I Know (What you did in Pittsburgh) [Nikki Knight] and Roll to Me [Mary Dutta]. Proud to have my story (Baby, It's You) included. whitecitypress.com/product/luna...

No relation. Never knew her. And yet, we feel the need to tell Helen Grier's story. Follow us on @afatalaffair.bsky.social

A reader in Germany sent me this screenshot showing their purchase of Midnight Schemers. Love that we're being read in Europe! #anthology #reading

Fab new post on the Stiletto Gang today by author Debra Goldstein. #writing www.thestilettogang.com/2026/02/23/f...

Working on @afatalaffair.bsky.social and the topic of whether or not to do an #afterword has come up. Leaning towards yes...Readers, do you enjoy author's notes at the end of a book? Not to be confused with acknowledgments where we thank everyone we've ever known! #writing

#saultstemarieontario #history

Story of the Week is “Nepo Baby” by Damieka Thomas. Check it out at brownhoundpress.com.

My latest newsletter is out! judypenzsheluk.com/2026/02/19/n...

News, Views & Clues: February 2026 judypenzsheluk.com/2026/02/19/n...

I'm really starting to look forward to my weekly short story from @brownhoundpress.bsky.social. Today's story by Damieka Thomas is a well-crafted story of character in very few words. www.brownhoundpress.com/stories/dami... #shortstory

When Shameless Self Promotion works! Just received this screenshot from a fan in Germany to let me know she bought the e-book!

The first in my #inspiration behind the character series. #writing judypenzsheluk.com/2018/12/13/t...

Today's the #writeword

happy valentine's day!

Happy News! My paperbacks and e-books have just been picked up by Bookshop for sale in their online store. bookshop.org/beta-search?...