From the Rap Sheet, The Private Eye Writers of America announced its nominees for the 26th annual Shamus Awards today.


The multitalented Ken Bruen, winner in 2004 for "The Guards", has been nominated this year for his book "The Dramatist". A great honor for a great man.


I would like to toast all of the award nominees as well. I look forward to reading your work.

A CAT'S TAIL





I knew it was going to be bad when I found the head at the bottom of the stairs.





“The neighbors reported hearing a scuffle, then a scream, then nothing.” The uniform paused to flip the page in his notebook. “Then they said they thought they saw a tall man with dark hair running off."





I climbed to the top of the stairs and examined the body. She was wearing a long housecoat and other than missing a head, looked rather peaceful. There… Continue

All this talk about BSP reminded of a little story I wrote for no particular reason. I have decided to share it for no particular reason. I put one disclaimer on it. I have no issue with cozies, quite popular I understand. So read it if you want and feel free to make any comments. I'll just ignore the ones I don't like.

B-LIST AUTHOR BLUES





“That book’s not very good.”





I set down my copy of my favorite author's latest work, autographed just five… Continue