Short Mystery Fiction Society

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[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

#News #Awards #Derringers of the @SMFSocy as reported by the Derringer Coordinator, Mark Schuster.

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Official Announcement: 2026 Derringer Award Winners https://t.co/yFJZdry6ZK

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

#BookTwitter Reminder of the latest #PublishingNews by members as compiled/posted by SMFS President Joseph S. Walker. #Books #Shortstories

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: Ain't That Good News? Hot New Reads from the Short Mystery Fiction Society!
https://t.co/rbebDpMDbr

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

A reminder of the latest #PublishingNews by members as compiled/posted by SMFS President Joseph S. Walker. #Books #Shortstories

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: Ain't That Good News? Hot New Reads from the Short Mystery Fiction Society!
https://t.co/rbebDpMDbr

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

As we close out May, a reminder of #News #Awards #Derringers of the @SMFSocy as reported by the Derringer Coordinator, Mark Schuster. #ShortStories

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Official Announcement: 2026 Derringer Award Winners
https://t.co/yFJZdry6ZK

[Michael Bracken @CrimeFicWriter]

I recently spoke to the SinC Heart of Texas Chapter about "What Makes a Good Short Story."

My presentation was recorded and is now available on YouTube: https://t.co/QlCoipDHQg

The first two-thirds is my presentation and the last third a Q&A covering a wide range of topics.

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

Numerous SMFS list members have #ShortStsories in this upcoming #Anthology. #PublishingNews

[Michael Bracken @CrimeFicWriter]

Fairy tales and crime fiction collide in Wish Upon a Crime.

Today’s most respected short-story writers reimagine familiar classics where the line between good and evil isn’t always clear.

https://t.co/PeSt44hN05

[Michael Bracken @CrimeFicWriter]

Rick Pullen tells readers about "The Rise of Elaine's Literary Salon in Alexandria, Virginia"—the site of each year's ShortCon. Learn more about the restaurant and about Jeffrey James Higgins, the thriller writer who co-owns and manages the place.

https://t.co/H6cm7Z8Hzf

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

As we close out May, a reminder of #News #Awards #Derringers of the @SMFSocy as reported by the Derringer Coordinator, Mark Schuster. #ShortStories

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Official Announcement: 2026 Derringer Award Winners
https://t.co/yFJZdry6ZK

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

The latest roundup of #PublishingNews by @SMFSocy list members as compiled/posted by SMFS President Joseph S. Walker. #Books #Shortstories

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: Ain't That Good News? Hot New Reads from the Short Mystery Fiction Society!
https://t.co/rbebDpMDbr

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

The latest #Interview is with @SMFSocy member John M. Floyd regarding #Writing, #Books, #ShortStories, and more.

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Spotlight: John M. Floyd https://t.co/Jw4GV4Styf

[Kevin R. Tipple @kevinrtipple]

The latest roundup of #PublishingNews from @SMFSocy list members as compiled/posted by SMFS President Joseph S. Walker. #Books #Shortstories

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: Ain't That Good News? Hot New Reads from the Short Mystery Fiction Society!
https://t.co/qYO5gjCkrZ

[Kevin R. Tipple @kevinrtipple]

The latest #Interview is with @SMFSocy member John M. Floyd regarding #Writing, #Books, #ShortStories, and more.

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Spotlight: John M. Floyd https://t.co/jpEeL4rfSw

[Kevin R. Tipple @kevinrtipple]

#BookTwitter John M. Floyd of the @SMFSocy and more with some thoughts on how books are labeled these days.

SleuthSayers: It's Still a Mystery https://t.co/oBlq8uIAQm

[SpencerPI.com @SpencerPI]

Write detective fiction? Curious about what a PI actually does? I wrote the only short nonfiction book, 99 svelte pages published by 99: The Press. Part mini-memoir. On the QT and very hush-hush. https://t.co/FLCgkTXIqs

[Kevin R. Tipple @kevinrtipple]

#Movies #Writing and More....

SleuthSayers: Re-Tell Me a Story with John M. Floyd of the @SMFSocy https://t.co/aSfBRD6emJ

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

#BookTwitter The latest #Interview is with @SMFSocy member John M. Floyd regarding #Writing, #Books, #ShortStories, and more.

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Spotlight: John M. Floyd https://t.co/Jw4GV4Styf

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

#News #Awards #Derringers of the @SMFSocy as reported by the Derringer Coordinator, Mark Schuster.

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Official Announcement: 2026 Derringer Award Winners https://t.co/yFJZdry6ZK

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

#BookTwitter Celebrating the #Anthology #ShortStories, The Derringer Awards, and more of the @SMFSocy on the SMFS Blog.

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: Announcing HOT SHOTS: CELEBRATING THIRTY YEARS OF THE SHORT MYSTERY FICTION SOCIETY
https://t.co/eGSaP9pHGg

[Short Mystery Fiction Society @SMFSocy]

The latest #Interview is with @SMFSocy member John M. Floyd regarding #Writing, #Books, #ShortStories, and more.

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Spotlight: John M. Floyd https://t.co/Jw4GV4Styf

[Kevin R. Tipple @kevinrtipple]

#News #Awards #Derringers of the @SMFSocy as reported by the Derringer Coordinator, Mark Schuster.

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: SMFS Official Announcement: 2026 Derringer Award Winners https://t.co/bxJZ4p51Qo