On May 16, a portion of my short story “Squeeze Play” was read and critiqued by members of the Mystery Writers of America New England Chapter at their annual themed Author Idol meeting via Zoom.
The format for Author Idol is: the first few pages of anonymous submissions are read by a professional voice. Three judges listen for style and plot; when they have heard enough, they signify by raising their hand or ringing a bell. Then they give their feedback.
My story reading followed by critique begins around 10:40 into the video, and ends at the 15:50 mark.

The online magazine Whisky Blot has accepted a visual art piece and a very short fictional story for publication.
After last week’s successful launch, the
My flash piece “Unity,” about a past life, has been accepted by
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Figwort Literary Journal has accepted two of my black and white photographs, “Attentive Canine” and “National Soda Cracker” to feature in their upcoming inaugural issue. 
