Monthly Archives: May 2018

“Agatha Christie: Queen of Many Crimes” (by François Bloemhof)

Posted on May 30, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

South African thriller writer François Bloemhof’s prolific career, spanning more than twenty-five years, includes novels for adults, teenagers, and children, his most recent adult “noir” novels being 2016’s Double Echo and 2017’s Feeding Time. He has received numerous awards and is … Continue reading →

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“The Changing Face of Mystery Fiction” (by Marvin Kaye)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Marvin Kaye’s long and distinguished career as a writer and editor encompasses the fields of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery. He has served as editor-in-chief of three magazines: H.P. Lovecraft’s Magazine of Horror, Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine, and Weird … Continue reading →

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2018 EDGARS AND MALICE DOMESTIC PHOTO GALLERY

Posted on May 16, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

The highlight of each April in the mystery-fiction community is a week of festivities and awards that begins as writers, fans, and publishers assemble in New York City in the lead-up to the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Allan Poe … Continue reading →

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“Paths Crossing: Agatha Christie’s ‘Philomel Cottage’ and ‘Accident'” (by R.T. Raichev)

Posted on May 9, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

R. T. Raichev is best known for his crime novels and stories featuring mystery writer Antonia Darcy and her husband, Major Payne. There are nine highly acclaimed novels in the series and several short stories, most published in EQMM. The … Continue reading →

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“Setting as Story” (by Sherry Lalonde)

Posted on May 2, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Sherry Lalonde’s first published fiction, “Garden-Variety Criminal,” appears in EQMM’s current issue,  May/June 2018. It’s notable partly for its choice of setting, Canada’s Royal Botanical Gardens. In this post the author, an Ottawa librarian with a degree in horitculture, explores … Continue reading →

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