I'm satisfied with the cover. I could fret over it longer, but it does what I wanted and it pleases my eye. Of course, if Matt had been able to continue on the project, it would have turned out better. This was an early bit of work he did. But then, he is an artist.… Continue reading The final step
One of the best things about writing a short story collection is that the process naturally lends itself to editing. Let me explain. Many writers finish a draft, set it aside, and move on to something else. When they return to it a month (or more) later, they come back with fresh eyes. They can… Continue reading May 21 update
The last story of It's About Impossible Crime (2025) is coming along and I'm making notes for the final edits on the other four. I like this short story process, i.e. writing a story and then putting it aside to work on another one. It's good to step away and return with fresh eyes. There's… Continue reading Early cover thoughts
I've been working my ass off. I'm down to the last story. I'm plotting it out. It's going to be very Goodnight Ireneish but in short story form. In the meantime, here are some blurbs. It's About Impossible Crime (2025) 1. Silent Steps of Murder In the dead of a Chicago winter, Detective Rowan Manory… Continue reading One more Story to go.
“An impossible crime sends the common policeman into a tailspin. Here we have a man found murdered in a locked room, the key placed inside the door, the time set by two aural witnesses, no method of escape for the killer. It is a paradox, a puzzle, a damned fine headache for the uninitiated.” He… Continue reading Update March 8
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