Let’s start with the downs. My flash piece, Flight School didn’t capture enough votes to win a Derringer Award. I’m disappointed, of course, but not all that much. The competition is fierce. Casting my vote in a couple of award categories was a rather difficult undertaking. I hope others had the same problem!

 

I truly am flattered to have been nominated at all (thanks, Frank!). And thanks to the judges for selecting Flight School for the "final four" for reader voting.  Flight School was not only my first attempt at writing flash fiction, but also my first attempt at writing crime fiction. So to have risen to the ranks of Derringer Finalist at all is a true honor. Congratulations to all the winners!

 

On the ups…

 

My short story Unspoken has been accepted by Amazon Shorts for publication in their 49-cent download section. I’m looking forward to seeing the cover design for this story. I thought Amazon did a fine job with Homecoming. I will post the publication date for Unspoken as soon as I know of it.

 

Many thanks to the citizens of Magnolia, New Jersey! Despite a chilly wind and spotty cloud cover, they visited the annual flea market in droves. I had a wonderful time chatting with all who stopped by my table and learning ever more tidbits of history.

 

And it was a true delight was meeting members of the “Metzger/Mezger” family. Way back when, the Metzgers were the toll takers on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia.

 

You just can’t beat a day like that!

 

Till next time,

 

Jill.