Sun-Sentinel reviewer Oline Cogdill lists EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH (Level Best Books) as one of the 5 best crime-fiction anthologies of 2025. #stephensondheim #crimefiction

The ebook edition of THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL is 80% off at B&N — you can't "beat" this price on my Anthony-award-finalist anthology. #jonimitchell #crimefiction

From the Central Virginia Chapter of Sisters in Crime, Book People welcomes contributors Kristin Kisska, Maggie King, Adam Meyer, K.L. Murphy, Josh Pachter, Leah St. James, and Heather Weidner. Join us for a murderously good time! #bookpeoplerva #shoplocal #sistersincrime @joshpachter.bsky.social

Next Saturday, 11/15, 11 AM, Kathryn Prater Bomey, May Kennedy, Adam Meyer, and I will be talking about our contributions to CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION, an anthology published earlier this year by Level Best, at #FountainBooks, 1307 E. Cary St., in Richmond (VA). Come join us!

The November/December issue of #ElleryQueensMysteryMagazine includes my translation of "The Murders on Juniper Street" by Danish author #LoneTheils, and you can read the first pages of the story for free at this link ... and the rest in the print and digital versions of the magazine....

Today's your last chance to take advantage of the @geniusbooks.bsky.social special promotional pricing on my DUTCH TREATS anthology (which releases tomorrow) and the other titles in its "Dutch Wave" collection. Don't miss out!

You've got through Sunday to pre-order DUTCH TREATS for 20% off — or bundle it with one or both books from Genius Book Publishing's "Dutch Wave" collection for a 30% or 40% discount!

#Review @joshpachter.bsky.social @rkoreto.bsky.social Frank Zafiro, Anna Scotti, @tommeadauthor.bsky.social >> thecritic.co.uk/murders-for-... | Jeremy Black, The Critic | @sincnational.bsky.social @chessiecrime.bsky.social

My Anthony Award finalist 2022 anthology PARANOIA BLUES: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF PAUL SIMON picked up a very nice review in this month's THE CRITIC magazine. You'll have to scroll way down to find it, so spoiler alert: reviewer Jeremy Black calls it "excellent" ... twice!

Here's mini-interview #5 with a contributor to my upcoming DUTCH TREATS anthology. This time, it's Marjolein van der Gaag in the spotlight. Check out the pre-order discounts at geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/...

Third in a series of mini-interviews with contributors to #DutchTreats, coming September 1 from #geniusbookpublishing. Discounted pre-order link at the end of the interview (with an *extra* discount if you bundle DUTCH TREATS with my translation of Rene's THE AMSTERDAM LAWYER).

Here's another mini-interview with one of the contributors to my anthology DUTCH TREATS, coming September 1 from #geniusbookpublishing. In the hot seat this time is my old friend Theo Capel. There's a link to pre-order the book (with some special discounts!) at the end of the interview.

Check out this mini-interview with #ChristineOtten, one of the contributors to #DutchTreats, coming September 1 from #GeniusBookPublishing and available now for pre-order with special "Dutch Wave" discount pricing. (Pre-order link at the end of the interview.)

DUTCH TREATS, an anthology of 21 stories by Dutch and Flemish crime writers, is up for pre-order in paperback and ebook formats with some terrific "Dutch Wave" discounts at the publisher's website. Ride the Dutch Wave and treat yourself! geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/...

Congrats to my daughter Rebecca K. Jones, whose third Mackenzie Wilson novel — STAYING THE COURSE — just won a Goldie Award from the #GoldenCrownLiterarySociety!

EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM gets a nice shout-out on the #BroadwayAndMe blog: broadwayandme.blogspot.com/2025/06/thea...

Out today from #whitecitypress, and that's no gag!

My next anthology, coming in September from #GeniusBookPublishing, 21 stories by Dutch and Flemish crime writers. Yer not much if yer not Dutch (or Flemish)!

If you're within reach of Staunton (VA), mark your calendars for June 22! #jonimitchell #stephensondheim #gratefuldead #crimefiction

This Thursday in Richmond (VA)! RSVPs (via the link) welcome but no required! Pre-purchase of the book (also via the link) possible but also not required! Come hear #johncopenhaver, #marciatalley, #kristopherzgorski, #lisanannimessegee, and me talk crime fiction and #stephensondheim!

On the new Broadway Radio Show, editor @joshpachter.bsky.social, along with Rebecca K Jones & John M Floyd, join me to chat about the new anthology Every Day A Little Death & how the songs of Sondheim inspired their tales of crime. It's a fun, fascinating chat! www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway...

Today only, the digital edition of THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL (Open Road Integrated Media) is 73% off at the 'Zon, marked down from $14.99 to only $3.99! #jonimitchell #crimefiction

Very honored to be a double Anthony nominee for FIRST WEEK FREE AT THE ROOMY TOILET (for Best Children's/YA Novel) and FRIEND OF THE DEVIL: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD (Best Anthology). Congrats to all the nominees in all the categories!

Richmond friends: join John Copenhaver, Marcia Talley, Kristopher Zgorski, and me to discuss EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM at Shelf Life Books on May 29th, 7 PM. Please use the link to RSVP, so Shelf Life can get a head count. See you there!

EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM is now available for pre-order in trade paperback and digital formats. Coming from Level Best Books on March 22, the 95th anniversary of Sondheim's birth. 20 stories, one for each of the 20 musicals!

Today only: the award-winning anthology THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL is 93% off for Kindle apps and readers on the 'Zon! 25 great stories for a buck!

Tomorrow only, Open Road Media reduces the price of the digital edition of THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL from $14.99 to only $0.99! To get the discount, you'll need to subscribe to one of OR/M's free newsletters, such as earlybirdbooks.com. Enjoy!

For the consideration of Bouchercon attendees, Anthony Award nominations open tonite! For Best Juvenile/YA: FIRST WEEK FREE AT THE ROOMY TOILET. For Best Anthology or Collection: FRIEND OF THE DEVIL: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD

Kindle Deal of the Day: $2.99 for the Agatha Award finalist, Derringer winning, Thriller Award finalist anthology THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL, in a brand-new edition from #OpenRoadIntegratedMedia. #JoniMitchell

My 2024 Derringer Award finalist "I Don't Like Mondays" is reprinted in the new edition of BLACK CAT WEEKLY. 900 pages of crime, science-fiction, and fantasy short stories and novels for $2.99 — or a 52-week subscription for $20! This is unbeatable value for money from #WildsidePress!

If you haven't yet checked out my Agatha-nominated kids book, FIRST WEEK FREE AT THE ROOMY TOILET, you can read the prologue, first chapter, and part of the second chapter for free at the 'Zon. Click on the link, then click the "Read Sample" button below the cover image.

Malice Domestic just announced my FIRST WEEK FREE AT THE ROOMY TOILET as an Agatha finalist in the Best Children's/YA Mystery category. If you missed it when it came out in September, you can read the prologue and first chapter for free on the 'Zon. Tell protagonist June Knight and Morty I said hi!

The hits just keep on coming! FRIEND OF THE DEVIL: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD is a finalist for the first-ever Best Anthology Derringer Award! #DownandOutBooks #ShortMysteryFictionSociety #GratefulDead

This award-winning anthology of crime stories inspired by #jonimitchell songs is now once again available in trade paperback, with a gorgeous new cover and an updated introduction.

CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION, available now for Kindle apps and readers: twelve tasty tales of Virginian venality and violence by members of the Central VA chapter of Sisters in Crime, co-edited by K.L. Murphy and me! Available on the 'Zon now and soon in trade paper and other e-formats.

Available today wherever print and e-books are sold! #jonimitchell #crimefiction #shortstories #anthology

Joni’s back! Coming Tuesday from Open Road Media! #jonimitchell #crimefiction

EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM is now available for preorder for Kindle apps and readers! Delivers on March 22, the 95th anniversary of SS's birth. Paperback preorders coming soon!

My 2024 publications: my first book for younger readers, two anthologies edited, twelve new short stories (one of which finished third in the Dutch Goeken Prijs competition), and four translations. Now it's on to 2025!

THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL is available for pre-order on Barnes & Noble and Kobo! Releases January 28. For readers and Joni fans, here's a chance to look at her work from both sides now!

The new issue of EQMM — #1000 — is the last under the editorship of Janet Hutchings, who has steered the magazine with talent and care and grace through more than three decades. A touching, thoughtful essay from Janet appears on p. 191, and it will bring a tear to many eyes. It did to mine.

Try not to cry….

If you're in or within reach of Richmond (VA) and looking for holiday gifts for the readers on your list, check out the Midlothian Library's Local Author Book Fair on Dec. 7. I'll be there, along with Heather Baker Weidner, Maggie King, and many others!

Only 28 days until Christmas! Here are Santa's suggestions for the readers on your "nice" list (though the books are perhaps just a little bit naughty)....

Vagueblueskying: Who are these people? And why am I posting their headshots? Stay tuned. All will be revealed....

Today's the day! Join us for an Afternoon of Mystery at the @barnesandnoble.bsky.social Chesterfield Towne Center in Midlothian from 2-4. KL Murphy, @joshpachter.bsky.social Tj O'Connor, and Michael Rigg

The title of today's NYT crossword puzzle is "Nothing But Blue Skies." Coincidence?...

Following up on previous post. You can report copyright violations by OceanofPDF or other pirates to Google here: reportcontent.google.com/forms/dmca_s...

OceansofPDF rips off authors and publishers by offering free downloads of books. They've got six of mine. Please don't steal. It's hard enough for authors and editors and publishers to make a buck as it is. If you want to read a book, either buy it or check it out from an actual library!