Recommended Reading List: August, 2014
I’ve listed the best of the best from my August reading below. Thank heavens for these pieces. They provided much needed escape.
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Recommended Reading List: December, 2013
I read a lot in December, too much of it forgettable. I read a Christmas novel by one of my favorite romance authors, a reissue that I had missed, and was pretty disturbed by the behavior of the male protagonist. I read two other novels that just didn’t thrill me, and a lot of short […]
Continue ReadingShort Stories! Nelscott! Diving! What More Could You Want? (Don’t Answer That)
This month sees the publication of two of my short stories in the Dell Magazines. “Sob Sisters” marks the first appearance for my Kris Nelscott pen name in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, and the first publication for Nelscott in about 5 years. Don’t worry, Nelscott fans, the newest Smokey novel will come out in March. It’s […]
Continue ReadingRecommended Reading List: November, 2012
I initially started this list because I was no longer editing, and I wanted to recommend what I’m reading to you. I’m editing again in a limited capacity for Fiction River, and I’m reading some marvelous stories. You’ll have to see those, especially the ones in the volumes that list me as editor (not just […]
Continue ReadingSpecial Holiday Recommended Reading List 2012
I generally post my recommended reading list a month or three after I’ve done the reading. Which means that all of the holiday stories that I read get recommended in January or February. Last year, I decided to do a compilation of past holiday recommends so that you can get them for the appropriate season, […]
Continue ReadingLocal Knowledge in the Best American Mystery Stories of the Year!
I’m honored to report that my short story, “Local Knowledge,” has just been reprinted in The Best American Mystery Stories 2012 edited by Robert Crais. The story first appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. I’m very pleased by this. If you’d like a copy, you can get it at your local bookseller or find a copy here.
Continue ReadingRecommended Reading List: May, 2012
I read a lot of short fiction in May. I didn’t finish a lot of books. I dipped in and out of anthologies, collections, magazines, and individual short Kindle titles. I was exhausted, a lot happened this month, and I couldn’t sustain concentration long enough to finish many novels. In fact, I often forgot I […]
Continue ReadingLocal Knowledge
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine has just published my story, “Local Knowledge,” in its November issue. You can get the issue online in various e-bookstores or in print on any newsstand. You can also order direct from the publisher. And if you’d like to see an excerpt from the story before you buy, click here: Excerpt
Continue ReadingThe Business Rusch: Short Stories
The Business Rusch: Short Stories Kristine Kathryn Rusch For the past several weeks, I’ve been talking about things to watch out for in traditional publishing from the writer’s point of view. The contracts and relationships in traditional publishing have changed dramatically, and many established authors, busy with their deadlines, haven’t noticed. I hope they read […]
Continue ReadingDecember 2010 Recommended Reading List
I know, I know. I read the Christmas stories before Christmas, to prep myself for the season, but I’m telling you about them here. Ah, well. Buy the issues/books now and save the stories for next year…. As you can tell from the list, I went on a short story binge in December. For some […]
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