Jerry's House of Everything: SHORT STORY WEDNESDAY: WAXWORKS

Jerry's House of Everything: SHORT STORY WEDNESDAY: WAXWORKS:  "Waxworks" by Ethel Lina White  (first published in Pearson's Magazine , December 1930; reprinted in Australian Woman's W...

Little Big Crimes: How to Find a Lost Dog in the Woods, by Steve Hamilton

Little Big Crimes: How to Find a Lost Dog in the Woods, by Steve Hami...:  "How to Find a Lost Dog in the Woods," by Steve Hamilton, in The Strand Magazine, Issue 77, 2026. The magazine says this is Issu...

Jerry's House of Everything: SHORT STORY WEDNESDAY REDUX: RISEN FROM THE GRAVE

Jerry's House of Everything: SHORT STORY WEDNESDAY REDUX: RISEN FROM THE GRAVE:   This first appeared on the blog on October 26, 2013. Erin Roof is eleven years old and in the sixth grade.  Erin likes reading, every type...

Patricia Abbott: Wall Cano, FROM THE NEW YORKER

 Patricia Abbott: Wall Cano, FROM THE NEW YORKER

Little Big Crimes: Louie the Mailman, by Jim Fusilli

Little Big Crimes: Louie the Mailman, by Jim Fusilli: "Louie the Mailman," by Jim Fusilli, in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, November/December 2026. This marks Fusilli's...

The First Two Pages: “Me & Magdalena” by James D.F. Hannah

 The First Two Pages: “Me & Magdalena” by James D.F. Hannah

Little Big Crimes: Dead Man's Chest, by Marcia Talley

Little Big Crimes: Dead Man's Chest, by Marcia Talley:  "Dead Man's Chest," by Marcia Talley, in Hooked on Urban Legends... and Murder !, edited by Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, and ...

Patricia Abbott: Short Story Wednesday: Chuck Murphy's Last Run. Kevin Barry (THE NEW YORKER)

 Patricia Abbott: Short Story Wednesday: Chuck Murphy's Last Run. Kevin Barry (THE NEW YORKER)

Little Big Crimes: What's Her Name Today?, by Mark Billingham

Little Big Crimes: What's Her Name Today?, by Mark Billingham:   "What's Her Name Today?, by Mark Billingham,   in What the World Needs Now: Mystery Stories Inspired by the Music of Burt Bachara...

Lesa's Book Critiques: “The Winter Solstice Gift” by Jenn McKinlay

 Lesa's Book Critiques: “The Winter Solstice Gift” by Jenn McKinlay

Jerry's House of Everything: SHORT STORY WEDNESDAY: ARREST

Jerry's House of Everything: SHORT STORY WEDNESDAY: ARREST: "Arrest" by Donald E. Westlake (from Manhunt , January 1958; reprinted in Giant Manhunt , 1958; in Opening Shots , edited by Lawre...

Little Big Crimes: I'll Never Fall in Love Again, by Chris Curran

Little Big Crimes: I'll Never Fall in Love Again, by Chris Curran: "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," by Chris Curran,    in What the World Needs Now: Mystery Stories Inspired by the Music of Bur...

Publishing News: Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

As you may have seen, Short Mystery Fiction Society Mystery Magazine: Volume 1 Number 1 - October 2026, is now out. It includes a short story of mine; Sweet Dreams Are Made of This. You can pick it up on Amazon in both print and digital formats.

SleuthSayers: Old Myths, New Stories

SleuthSayers: Old Myths, New Stories: If you read this space regularly you may be aware that I am a fan (is that the right word?) of mythology, especially the Greco-Roman varie...

Jerry's House of Everything: SHORT STORY WEDNESDAY: SANDY THE TINKER

Jerry's House of Everything: SHORT STORY WEDNESDAY: SANDY THE TINKER:  "Sandy the Tinker" by Charlotte Riddell  (first published anonymously in London Society , Christmas 1880; reprinted in her collec...

Little Big Crimes: The Million Dollar Legs Matter, by Richard Helms

Little Big Crimes: The Million Dollar Legs Matter, by Richard Helms: "The Million Dollar Legs Matter," by Richard Helms, in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, September/October 2026. This is Helms...

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 4 mysteries featuring Halloween, fall, and the supernatural-"Murder at a Scottish Halloween" The Scottish Shire Mysteries by Traci Hall, "Death at a Scottish Halloween" The Scottish Isle Mysteries by Lucy Connelly, "Apple Pies and Poisoned Lies at the Cedar Falls Festival" Macki Smith Mysteries by Traci Hall, and "Any More Questions for the Corpse?" by J. J. Unthank https://kingsriverlife.com/09/26/halloween-spooky-fall-mysteries-for-your-october-tbr/

And a review and giveaway of "A Cold November Murder" by Patricia Smiley, along with an interesting interview with Patricia https://kingsriverlife.com/09/26/a-cold-november-murder-by-patricia-smiley/

We also have the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/09/26/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-november-2026/

Up during the week we posted a mystery short story by Stephen M Pierce https://kingsriverlife.com/09/23/mystery-short-story-rattle-the-gates-of-your-cell/

And we had a special guest post by mystery author Matthew Hieti about his new book "One Soft Infested Summer" https://kingsriverlife.com/09/23/dead-mans-canyon/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review of "Get a Candle on Crime" by Sarah E. Burr along with a giveaway for a $15 Barnes and Noble gift card https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/get-candle-on-crime-by-sarah-e-burr.html

And a review and audiobook giveaway of "Half Double Murder" by Marshall Thornton https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/half-double-murder-by-marshall-thornton.html

And a review and giveaway of "Where There's Smoke..." by E.J. Copperman https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/where-theres-smoke-by-ej-copperman.html

Happy reading,

Lorie

George Kelly: WEDNESDAY’S SHORT STORIES #289: HOUR By J. N. Williamson

 George Kelly: WEDNESDAY’S SHORT STORIES #289: HOUR By J. N. Williamson

Little Big Crimes: The Walkout, by Kevin Egan

Little Big Crimes: The Walkout, by Kevin Egan:   "The Walkout," by Kevin Egan, in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, September/October 2026. Last year I mentioned being s...

The First Two Pages: “The Portuguese Sailor” by Ellen Byerrum

 The First Two Pages: “The Portuguese Sailor” by Ellen Byerrum