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Thrilled to announce that "The Mysterious Disappearance of Jason Whetstone" which first appeared in the anthology RECKLESS IN TEXAS, was selected for inclusion in Best American Mystery & Suspense 2024. 

Available for pre-order now! Out October 22, 2024. 

 

     

 

 

Read "The List" here on Flash Fiction Magazine (2024) 

 

Read "Fish Around and Find Out" in the Mar/April 2024 issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine.

 

"Acknowledgements" (published in Guilty Crime Magazine) wins the 2023 Derringer Award for flash fiction.  Read here.  

 

"Lucky Stars" (published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Mar Apr 22) places 4th in the 2022 Readers Awards. 

"Boo Radley College Prep" named the 2021 Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Readers' Choice Award Winner! 

 

 

           

NEWS!
PRAISE

"Wayne [MAYDAY] is an appealing protagonist with a strong voice. A well-done book on all levels." Publishers Weekly, starred review

"MAYDAY applies to anyone who has ever felt like an outcast and wishes to become someone with a sense of pride." Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"Sure Signs of Crazy's Sarah Nelson faces life squarely. Hers is a compelling journey that takes us into that most fragile place: Hope. You will be glad you journeyed there with her."-  Newbery Honor-Winning author, Gary D. Schmidt

 

"[A] beautifully written story...This is the kind of book that stays with you." (Library Media Connection, starred review, Sure Signs of Crazy

 

"Although her situation is difficult, Sarah is resilient and hopeful."- (Kirkus, starred review, Sure Signs of Crazy)

 

"Sure Signs of Crazy is knowing, hilarious, and tender. Karen Harrington's character portrait of Sarah Nelson is one for the ages."―Pat Conroy, bestselling author of The Prince of Tides and My Reading Life.

 

* "[Mysti's] wickedly good schemes to get even with Anibal and her courageous solutions to family crises will make her a compelling protagonist for sophisticated young readers." (VOYA, starred review, Courage for Beginners)

 

"A wrenching and rewarding read." (Booklist, starred review, Courage for Beginners)

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