A New Mystery Anthology!

Let’s make this week's question Blogger’s choice, a veritable free-for-all.

Brenda here.

This is a timely question. I'm pleased to introduce a new anthology titled Larceny and Last Chances, due for release mid-June. 

The call for stories went out last year from Superior Shores Press with entries cut off at 80. From these, 21 stories were selected and an additional story is also included, penned by the editor Judy Penz Sheluk. I'm delighted to say that my story "The Pool" is in the anthology.

Advance reviews have been wonderful.

"Short, not-so-sweet, and some with a surprise twist, these stories will entertain both the casual and discerning reader alike ... Don’t miss out on these quick reads—they truly deliver!”— Frank Zafiro, Award-winning author of the River City series

“The stories in Larceny and Last Chances feature twists that will keep even seasoned readers guessing and characters you'll be hoping to meet again. A superb editor shepherding a stellar group of authors through fun, fast-paced narratives of nimble fingers and desperate chances—what’s not to love?”—Joseph S. Walker, Mystery Writers of America

Larceny and Last Chances is available for pre-order on Amazon. I personally enjoy reading short stories before bed or sitting on the back deck with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. They can be read in one sitting, which makes for a satisfying hour or two. I'll be savouring my copy this summer!

I'd be remiss not to note the passing of one of Canada's best short-story writers, Alice Munro. I read her Dance of the Happy Shades in university and remember being blown away. I plan to read more of her work this summer as I while away the long, hot days in the shade of my own veranda :-) Alice will always be celebrated as a true Canadian icon and a valued treasure. Her stories live on with every reading.

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