Why are you asking me all these questions? The idea that some people actually think I know what I'm talking about always amuses me. The idea that other people think I don't know what I'm talking about amuses me even more. I don't consider myself — and have never claimed to be — the be-all … Continue reading Kevin Burton Smith: Expert Witness
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Private Eye Writers Of America Accepting Submissions for 2025 Shamus Awards
For Works First Published in the U.S. in 2024 Following are the categories for the Private Eye Writers of America 2025 Shamus Awards for private eye novels and short stories first published in the United States in 2024. DEADLINE Submissions must be postmarked by March 31, 2025. No extensions can be given. Shamus Committees will … Continue reading Private Eye Writers Of America Accepting Submissions for 2025 Shamus Awards
My Bookshelf: Best Private Eye Stories Of The Year 2025
My Bookshelf The Best Private Eye Stories of the Year 2025Editor: Matt CoyleSeries Editor: Michael Bracken In the tradition of The Best American Mystery and Suspense and The Best Mystery Stories of the Year, The Best Private Eye Stories of the Year 2025 hopes to honour—what else?—the best private eye short stories published in 2024. Okay, the inaugural edition … Continue reading My Bookshelf: Best Private Eye Stories Of The Year 2025
Kevin Burton Smith: It’s All About Me!
Kevin Burton Smith is a Montreal-born editor, writer, critic, essayist, web monkey,would-be cartoonist, social media gadfly and notary public currently stationed in the peculiar state-of-mind known as Southern California. My often rather dubious but always enthusiastic writings on crime fiction, rock'n'roll, film, television, comics, bicycling and sundry other topics have appeared in web and print … Continue reading Kevin Burton Smith: It’s All About Me!