Category Archives: Recommended Reading

Two new stories in Fiction River

I’ve been very fortunate to see my stories appear in many issues of the Fiction River anthology series. Fiction River: Editor Saves, however, marks the first issue to include two of my stories. “City of Sin Strangler” is a suspenseful, crime story set in “Lynn, Lynn, the City of Sin,” while “Makonde: Tree of Life” is a fantasy that splits […]

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New romance story in Heart’s Kiss

My latest romance short story, “From a Dry, Bitter Stream Comes the Sweetest of Fountains,” in now available in Heart’s Kiss magazine. The editors call this story, “a great story about female empowerment in a time when women had no voice unless they met the right partner.” Romance fans, do yourself a favor and get this terrific […]

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Best American Mystery Stories 2018 released, includes “Serengeti”

I’ve been buying this anthology for twenty years, but this year’s volume includes a special treat: my story “Death in the Serengeti.” This is the fulfillment of one of my earliest writing dreams, to appear in a Year’s Best anthology. I’m alongside some of the biggest names in the field: Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Connelly […]

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New story part of Fiction River and an awesome bundle

“Death in the Serengeti” is one of my favorite stories for many reasons. It’s a thriller that’s a fun read, it brings me back to my trip of a lifetime to Africa, and it also involves an all-time favorite writing experience. Let me tell you about that experience. New York Times bestselling writer Kevin J. […]

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Recommended for high school students

For Lynn English High School students who have read and enjoyed Offside this summer—and really for all potential readers—let me suggest that you also try Cracking the Ice, my other Young Adult novel. It’s also set in the late sixties with some of the action taking place in Lynn, Massachusetts. Cracking the Ice is Jessie Stackhouse’s […]

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Pentucket Publishing releases Offside for e-books

Pentucket Publishing has released my latest novel, Offside, in all electronic formats. The paper version will become available in early January. Officially, it’s a Young Adult title because its hero is a teenager and the content is age-appropriate for readers 13 and up. Offside will also span both the Young Adult Sports and Young Adult […]

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“Huram’s Temple” to appear in March/April Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine

My story “Huram’s Temple” will appear in the March/April issue of Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine.  The issue will appear on the newsstands in late January, so keep your eyes out for it. I’m honored to have this story appear in such a prestigious publication.

“One-Night Stands for Love and Glory” appears in Fiction River

A new story of mine appeared a few days ago when Fiction River: Universe Between released. Fiction River is a terrific multi-genre anthology series that has gained great renown in little over a year. The Universe Between issue includes a rarity for me, a science fiction story, “One-Night Stands for Love and Glory.” What isn’t rare, at least I […]

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Rusch gives “Little Blue Fuzzy” rave review

In her January Recommended Reading List, USA Today Bestselling Author Kristine Kathryn Rusch said of “Little Blue Fuzzy”: I love this story. I first saw it in a workshop under a different title. The story was funny then, and it’s funny now. David H. Hendrickson is one of my favorite writers. Use this piece as an […]

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“Tiffany” included in Kris Rusch’s Recommended Reading!

If you’ve been reading this blog for any time at all, you know about my intense admiration for Kristine Kathryn Rusch. I consider her the single best teacher I’ve ever had. The workshops run by her and Dean Wesley Smith have changed my life. She’s also one of my favorite writers. (And also a heckuva person, […]

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