Tag Archives: celebration

“July Fifth in Worcester, Mass.” (by Michael Grimala)

Posted on June 30, 2021 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Michael Grimala moved to Nevada in 2012 to take a job as a reporter for the Las Vegas Sun, but he’s a native of Massachusetts, where he set his debut short story, “A Trunk Full of Illegal Fireworks.” As you … Continue reading →

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“Chaos and Community at a Family Seder” (by Elizabeth Zelvin)

Posted on April 14, 2021 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Several weeks ago, I contacted Elizabeth Zelvin, one of our genre’s most celebrated short-story writers, and asked for a post in time for Passover. The timing seemed important, because Liz’s story in our current issue (March/April 2021) is set at … Continue reading →

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“Mickey Spillane at 100” (by Max Allan Collins)

Posted on August 29, 2018 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Thirteen years ago, when the centenary of Ellery Queen was celebrated with a symposium and exhibition at Columbia University, we were amazed at the outpouring of love and interest from fans and readers, since there had not been a new … Continue reading →

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EQMM 75th-ANNIVERSARY PHOTO GALLERY

Posted on October 19, 2016 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Last week, in my October 12 post, I promised some photos of the celebratory events surrounding EQMM’s 75th anniversary, beginning with the Ellery Queen panel at the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in New Orleans and concluding with the reception following … Continue reading →

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OUR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Posted on December 16, 2015 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Last week, EQMM January 2016, the first issue in our 75th year in continuous publication, went on sale. I hope you’ve seen it! In celebration of this diamond anniversary year, special features are planned for each of the 2016 issues. … Continue reading →

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MYSTERY’S BUSIEST WEEK

Posted on May 8, 2013 by somethingisgoingtohappen

Last week the Mystery Writers of America held its annual Edgar Allan Poe Awards banquet in Manhattan. Each year, writers come from all across the country to attend this formal dinner and the many parties, signings, and panel discussions that … Continue reading →

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