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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The First Two Pages: “Things Are as They Should Be” by P.M. Raymond

 The First Two Pages: “Things Are as They Should Be” by P.M. Raymond

Posted by Kevin R. Tipple at 11:11 AM No comments:
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Labels: April 2026, P.M. Raymond, short stories, short story collection, The First Two Pages, Things Are as They Should Be, writing, writing advice

Saturday, August 03, 2024

The Rap Sheet: Bland by Name but Not Repute

 The Rap Sheet: Bland by Name but Not Repute

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Labels: 2024 Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color award, August 2024, award, finalists, news, P.M. Raymond, sisters in crime, winner
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Thursday Treats: 7/23/2026

Some reading opportunities of interest this week.   SMFS list member Mia Dalia announced that her short story, B Minor, was published on...

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