Benjamin Sobieck's Blog – July 2011 Archive (4)

Review: Vincent Zandri's Newest and Best Novel

The fourth book on my Vincent Zandri crime spree is also his newest, "Concrete Pearl." Having read and reviewed the unholy trio that put him on the map (read my reviews of…

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Added by Benjamin Sobieck on July 10, 2011 at 9:36am — No Comments

Win $10,000 for First Crime Novel Contest

I can't win this. Maybe you should.

St. Martin's Minotaur and Mystery Writers Writers of America remind you that the deadline for requesting an entry form is November 15, 2011. The winner of the 2012 contest will be announced at the 2012 Edgar Awards banquet on April 26, 2012.

Sponsored by St. Martin's Minotaur and Mystery Writers of America (MWA), the winner will be offered a contract with a $10,000 advance.

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Added by Benjamin Sobieck on July 8, 2011 at 1:25pm — No Comments

Read Preview of "Maynard Soloman Fixes Social Security and Eats a Pony"

It's Blatant Self-Promotion Time!

I'm very pleased to announce the next standalone Maynard Soloman short story, "Maynard Soloman Fixes Social Security and Eats a Pony." After two previous installments, I finally feel like this series has hit its rhythm.

Once again, Trestle Press is offering this short story as an ebook for 99…

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Added by Benjamin Sobieck on July 7, 2011 at 11:36pm — No Comments

Noir junkies: Black Heart Magazine has your fix

Hey, noir junkies! Pick up your styrofoam cup and get off the sidewalk. Black Heart Magazine is a kick-ass honest-to-goodness magazine based out of Austin, Texas. It touches on a lot of hardcore themes, including noir in its latest issue.

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Added by Benjamin Sobieck on July 7, 2011 at 11:32pm — No Comments