Author Archives: somethingisgoingtohappen

“Things that Drive Crime Writers CRAZY” (by Melodie Campbell)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Last week, all three of Dell Magazines’ mystery fiction editors—Linda Landrigan, editor-in-chief of AHMM, Jackie Sherbow, associate editor of EQMM and AHMM, and I—were interviewed on SleuthSayers, a blog by and for “professional crime writers and crime fighters.” In exchange … Continue reading →

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“Damaged Goods, Great Detective” (by Louisa Luna)

Posted on June 20, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

A San Francisco native who now lives in Brooklyn, Louisa Luna is the author of four novels. The most recent, Two Girls Down (Doubleday), was released to rave reviews in January of this year.  In this post the author discusses … Continue reading →

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“A Talent for Historical Accuracy” (by Thomas K. Carpenter)

Posted on June 13, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Thomas K. Carpenter’s first paid print publication was in EQMM’s Department of First Stories in February of 2015. The story featured an ancient Roman sleuth,  Magistrate Ovid, working in Alexandria. The Magistrate Ovid series now includes a story for AHMM, … Continue reading →

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“I’m a Hardy Boy” (by Timothy O’Leary)

Posted on June 6, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Timothy O’Leary is the author of the 2017 short-story collection Dick Cheney Shot Me in the Face: And Other Tales of Men in Pain and the nonfiction book Warriors, Workers, Whiners, and Weasels (based on his business career). His stories … Continue reading →

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“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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“Cultivating Crime in the College Classroom” (by Hollis Seamon)

Posted on April 25, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Hollis Seamon‘s first short story for EQMM appears in our current issue (May/June 2018). She is the author of two novels and two critically acclaimed short-story collections, and the 2009 winner of the Al Blanchard Award for best crime story. … Continue reading →

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