Thanks, Beau!

Hey, here’s another book I liked. You might like it too. #BookSky #TuesdayRecs

NEW ON PATREON: A recurring segment on rejection. Listen to @victordeanda.bsky.social in conversation with @cwblackwell.bsky.social about his "five-percent rule," and more. Patreon memberships start at $5/month. Your support helps us pay our authors and keep the magazine going: bit.ly/4sTDZnD

This Derringer Award-nominated, killer anthology is on sale for less than a buck for the digital version. Get on it.

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A little over two months from now!

With Sheldon Lee Compton's passing this week due to heart attack, it's been a shitty one to say the least. I'm somewhat buoyed this Friday by kind things I've seen written about COUNT THE DUST recently by @cwblackwell.bsky.social and @bryanharvey.bsky.social Small things. a.co/d/07kcaYhe

NEW ON PATREON: A recurring segment on rejection. Listen to @victordeanda.bsky.social in conversation with @cwblackwell.bsky.social about his "five-percent rule," and more. Patreon memberships start at $5/month. Your support helps us pay our authors and keep the magazine going: bit.ly/4sTDZnD

The book is out! "Kansas City Breakdown" is now available in eBook and paperback. www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/kansas-city-...
Published by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social, co-written with @russellthayer10.bsky.social, cover by @frankvatel312.bsky.social

Three-Smile Mile : (A Cat and Mouse Crime Thriller) Three-Smile Mile : (A Cat and Mouse Crime Thriller) - Kindle edition by Lutzke, Chad. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Three-Smile Mile : (A Cat and Mouse Crime Thriller).

Last day to grab this for a buck.
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Announcing HOT SHOTS: CELEBRATING THIRTY YEARS OF THE SHORT MYSTERY FICTION SOCIETY About Shortmystery, genre insight from every perspective: reading, writing, revising, submitting, editing, publishing, and publicity.

Celebrating the #NewBook, #ShortStories, The Derringer Awards, and more of the @SMFSocy on the SMFS Blog. #PublishingNews

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: Announcing HOT SHOTS: CELEBRATING THIRTY YEARS OF THE SHORT MYSTERY FICTION SOCIETY
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How I Got the Axe with Beau Johnson Beau Johnson has been a prolific contributor to Shotgun Honey fiction going back to Coffee, Tea and Me. It's been an honor to host over a dozen of Beau's stories, many which include his notorious vigilante Bishop Rider. Much like his anti-hero protagonist, Beau has been vigilant in his writing so much so that he has produced eight collections, seven published and the latest debuting next year, and not to mention an anthology based on Bishop Rider.

How I Got the Axe with Beau Johnson

Beau Johnson has been a prolific contributor to Shotgun Honey fiction going back to Coffee, Tea and Me. It's been an honor to host over a dozen of Beau's stories, many which include his notorious vigilante Bishop Rider. Much like his anti-hero protagonist, Beau…

NEW ON PATREON: A recurring segment on rejection. Listen to @victordeanda.bsky.social in conversation with @cwblackwell.bsky.social about his "five-percent rule," and more. Patreon memberships start at $5/month. Your support helps us pay our authors and keep the magazine going: bit.ly/4sTDZnD

Thanks, Nate!

THEY EAT THEIR OWN: Kind words from @cmattwrite.bsky.social regarding my novelette, part of the crime/thriller collection MYOPIC DUPLICITY. Big thanks to @jeffcircle.bsky.social and @leonardoaudio.bsky.social for pubbing! #suspense #thriller Get your copy today: amzn.to/3HSLycg

Thanks, Laurel!

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Cover for Hot Shots with a lit birthday cake, a pearl necklace, and a cake knife.

Today is publication day for HOT SHOTS: 30 YEARS OF THE SHORT MYSTERY FICTION SOCIETY!!

28 Derringer Award-winning stories going back to the 1990s—and hey, I’ve got one here too!

For award consideration: On Fire and Under Water: A Crime Fiction Anthology is eligible for a Best Anthology nomination for the Anthony Awards, as well as a vote as a finalist for the Derringer Awards.

I would so appreciate if you would nominate On Fire for the Anthony Award for Best Anthology. Ballots are due by the end of April.

And if you’re a Short Mystery Fiction Society member, please vote for it for the Derringers!

Happy pub day to @alanorloff.bsky.social and his new novel THE FAMILY BIZ!!

It hurts. But it can make you a better writer 👇👇👇

*Jordan’s leitmotif begins to play*

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Happy Anniversary @shotgunhoney.com!!

Check out the killer 2026 Shotgun Honey lineup! You might even find a mention of my upcoming historical crime novel…

A Violent Masterpiece This epic crime novel tells a story of Los Angeles power brokers and those at the edge—and a single shattering incident that threatens to bring it all cras...

I don't know why everybody is talking about book promotion but I have a novel out this month. So buy it.

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ANTHONY AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN: If you're a Bouchercon voter, please consider nominating one of RHP's two eligible collections. Thanks again for your support.

“Go shake a bookie, raid a gambling den. There’s so much sin for sale in this town, can’t you find a few grand under the carpets?”

Check out the sneak peek from @russellthayer10.bsky.social and @meproctor.bsky.social’s killer new noir collaboration 👇👇👇

Bishop Rider’s back, baby. Bishop Rider is back! #BookSky

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Thank you!