Monthly Archives: August 2014

“Clayton Rawson, a.k.a. The Great Merlini” (by Clayton Rawson Jr.)

Posted on August 27, 2014 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Longtime readers of EQMM will know the name Clayton Rawson from the magazine’s masthead, where it appeared under the title “Managing Editor” for eight years, from 1963 to 1971. But that Clayton Rawson—not his son, who has penned this post—was … Continue reading →

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“Musings on the Egg and the Detective” (by Mark Evan Walker)

Posted on August 20, 2014 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Mark Evan Walker has posted twice before on this blog, the first time about his work as an illustrator (he’s one of EQMM’s finest and most regular art contributors) and the second time in tribute to the fictional character Michael … Continue reading →

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“Those Wonderful Skeletons in Our Closets” (by Suzanne Arruda)

Posted on August 13, 2014 by somethingisgoingtohappen

In a few weeks EQMM’s November issue will mail to subscribers. It contains “Deep Shaft,” the EQMM debut of Suzanne Arruda, best known for her Jade del Cameron adventure/mystery series set in post WWI Africa (published by NAL/Penguin).  Suzanne is also … Continue reading →

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ARTISTS AND SAINTS

Posted on August 6, 2014 by somethingisgoingtohappen

A number of EQMM’s writers have also had successful careers as visual artists or musicians. When I first encountered cases of this, it seemed remarkable to me that two exceptional gifts should meet in one person. Then I learned of … Continue reading →

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