I'm currently reading a slasher to get into the slasher mood with the Carny Murders. But as soon as I finish that, I'm diving into this bad boy. The title page has a blurb. And I quote -- "Suppose you found a woman dead from drowning, with her body and clothing perfectly dry, in a… Continue reading Latest, old, no-dustjacket-having, rare mystery
I'm almost done with story number 3, formerly known as Fantome Fatale. It's now called the Red River Murders, and while that's a worse title, it is the better title for this story. The Fantome Fatale trick does happen, but the trick is not the focus of the story. This thing has taken me forever… Continue reading February 10 — update
Another year, another step toward death. I'll be 50 next year. Maybe this will be the time I finally get my shit together. It's doubtful, but a man can dream. There is fantastic news on the horizon. Besides my second book of short stories (which will be published sometime in 2026) there is a secret… Continue reading Happy New Year
I've finished a solid draft of the second story. Looking back at my post announcing the idea, I noticed that it took about one month to write. That makes me happy. It means I've done consistent work and my process of outlining has gone smoothly. I do have a few issues with it. One more… Continue reading November Update
This blog has never been what you’d call “regular.” I’m an author, not a blogger, and the only real reason this thing exists is to share the occasional update or bit of news. Does that help build an audience? Absolutely not. Every now and then, I’ve also posted a review. And in the short, uneven… Continue reading Murder Mansion (no, not that one, the other one) 1928 — Herman Landon
James Scott Byrnside 