Thursday Treats 11/12/2026

Some reading opportunities of interest this week. Things are a little light as publishing tends to be feast or famine. 

Gritmas 2: 14 Sinister Tales Inside is now out with proceeds going to Feed the Children. SMFS list member Charlie Kondek (Massacre of the Innocents) announced his inclusion. You can pick it up at Amazon.

 

SMFS list member Armand Rosamilia announced that his short story, In And Out, had been published at Umbra Magazine. You can read the flash fiction piece, for free, here.

 

SMFS list member David Bart reported publication of his short story, The Detective and the Owl, at Mystery Tribune. You can read it, for free, here.

Unloaded: Volume 3 is now available for preorder at Amazon in advance of the November 17^th publication date. Published by  Level Short, the 21 tales share the common thread of no guns involved. SMFS list members James L'Etoile (Till Death Do Us Part), Terry Shames (Bring It), and Gabriel Valjan (Locks Changed) are just some of the well known names in the read. 

A reminder that Santa Rage II: Another Killer Claus Compendium, is on the way and available for preorder. In alphabetical order the authors in the read are: John T. Aquino (The Bad Side of Santa Claus), Madison Blackwell (The Contract), Ron Clyburn (Jingle Bell Justice), Michael Ferreter (Get What You Need), John M. Floyd (Up On The Roof), Tom Haftmann (Christmas Week at the North Pole), Geoff Holder (All l Want For Christmas Is An Ass Tattoo), April Kelly (The Devil's In The Details), Beverle Graves Myers (Slay Ride), Pat Remick (The Throuple Claus(e)), Kevin R. Tipple (Second Contact),  and Christine Verstraete with “Nick's Secrets.”

 

I am no fan of editors who shove their own story into a project just because they can. The late Sandra Murphy pushed me very hard to write a story for this read and wanted to see my character return in a new tale. After she read it, she told me that no matter what, my story was in the planned second volume. So, after a lot of thought, and discussion with Jay and other folks, I decided to include my short story, Second Contact, in the read to honor Sandra.

 

If you like eBooks, Jay Hartman set up a great deal at DriveThru Fiction where you can get both volumes for the low price of $5.00. Learn more at https://www.drivethrufiction.com/en/product/592630/the-santa-rage-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=4074688

 

Author Maryann Miller announced on Twitter that her new book, Second Chances And Other Stories, is now available for preorder. Published by MCM Enterprises, the read is about characters experiencing life in many different ways. Scheduled to be published on November 24rth, when it will also be available on Kindle+, the read can be purchased now on Amazon.

 

 

Until  next time…

 

Kevin R. Tipple ©2026