Just published my quarterly newsletter, including an awards and event update, some recent reads and recommendations, and a giveaway of…
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SinC: “To Make a Long Story Short”
Thanks to Caroline Pak and the Alexandria Library for posting a YouTube video of a recent short story panel I…
Continue reading →Contemporary Literary Criticism: Elizabeth Hand
Though I share regularly about some of my courses and my teaching, I don’t often talk here about my other…
Continue reading →The First Two Pages: “Shaft on Wheels” by Mark Troy
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers…
Continue reading →Sunday, Feb. 16: Noir at the Bar, Arlington, VA
Very much looking forward to this weekend’s Northern Virginia Noir at the Bar—Sunday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. at Busboys &…
Continue reading →The First Two Pages: “The Short and Slightly Speculative History of Lavoisier’s Wife” by Amber Sparks
In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers…
Continue reading →Mystery Scene Essay
Thanks to Mystery Scene for including an essay of mine in the latest issue—just received this weekend! My essay serves…
Continue reading →February Events: Book Launch & More!
February promises big things—including the release of my collection The Boy Detective & The Summer of ’74 and Other Tales…
Continue reading →Fairfax Library Summer Reading
Earlier this week, the Fairfax County Public Library in launched its first-ever system-wide Adult Summer Reading Program, offering prizes for…
Continue reading →Kind Words for “Care & Feeding”
Last week brought a nice surprise—nice boost to the ego. On Friday, Kristopher Zgorski of BOLO Books gave a shout-out…
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