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HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND NEW YEAR FROM EQMM!

Posted on December 28, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen
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“Trust Me, I’m a Doctor” (by Manju Soni)

Posted on December 21, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

An eye surgeon turned author, Manju Soni has written nonfiction for the Apeiron Review and other journals. Her debut short story, “The Game,” appears in the current issue of EQMM (January/February), in the Department of First Stories. It’s a tale … Continue reading →

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“Of Jigsaws, Roller Coasters, Crosswords, and Mazes” (by A.J. Wright)

Posted on December 14, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Although his work appears in EQMM for the first time in our January/February 2017 issue, on sale December 20, A.J. Wright is a historical mystery novelist who already has three books to his credit, all belonging to a series set … Continue reading →

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“Every Customer Is a Story” (by Peter Sellers)

Posted on December 7, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Peter Sellers is a noted short-story writer and the 2001 winner of EQMM’s Readers Award for “Avenging Miriam” (December 2001). A few years ago, he expanded his range in the literary field by opening a second-hand bookshop in Toronto (something … Continue reading →

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HARRY KEMELMAN—EQMM PODCAST AND OPEN ROAD E-BOOK SALE

Posted on December 1, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

In EQMM’s April 1947 issue, Harry Kemelman, creator of the best-selling Rabbi David Small series, saw print for the first time as the winner of a special prize for best first story in EQMM’s second annual worldwide short-story contest. That … Continue reading →

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“Ellery Queen—a Website on Deduction” (by Dale C. Andrews and Kurt Sercu)

Posted on November 30, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Since readers will learn about the careers and literary work of Dale Andrews and Kurt Sercu in their own words in the following post, I will simply note that they are among the most dedicated and knowledgeable fans of Ellery … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAY WISHES FROM EQMM

Posted on November 23, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Happy Thanksgiving from our table to yours.

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REFLECTIONS FROM A READING WEEK

Posted on November 16, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

I’ve been immersed in submissions over the past week and it’s revived an old line of thought. . . . Every editor receives a share of manuscripts from writers who’ve never had a word in print on which a copyright … Continue reading →

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EQMM to Be Special Guest at Passport to Murder, the 2017 Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in Toronto, from October 12-15!

Posted on November 9, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

A couple of months ago, in the midst of our celebration of EQMM’s 75th anniversary year, our staff received the delightful news that the magazine will be honored for “Distinguished Contribution to the Genre” at the next Bouchercon World Mystery … Continue reading →

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“What I Learned in Prison” (by T.J. MacGregor)

Posted on November 2, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Trish MacGregor is the author of forty novels and the winner of an Edgar Allan Poe Award for best paperback original novel. In June 2016, she appeared in EQMM for the first time, with the story “The Unit.” We have … Continue reading →

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