Nakhshon in the Washington Independent Review of BOoks

The Washington Independent Review of Books highlighted the nominees for the Agatha Award for Best Short Story, and invited them to "suggest an additional story — a recent favorite — for readers here to seek out, with bonus points for any resonance or connections with their own works."

B.K. Stevens, nominated for her excellent story "The Last Blue Glass," had this to say:

When I looked for a story “connected” to mine, I thought of Robert Lopresti’s “Nakhshon,” published in Jewish Noir. In both stories, someone others see as helpless gets caught up in a wrenching situation and decides to strike back. The situations and the decisions are very different, but both characters face tough, potentially deadly dilemmas.

Anthony Nominations

Another first this year.  I have a story in an anthology that has been nominated for an Anthony Award.  In fact, I have two.  Now, how am I supposed to vote?  Do I support JEWISH NOIR, which has my story "Nakhshon?"  Or MURDER UNDER THE OAKS which contains "On The Ramblas?"  Fortunately the ballots are secret...

Bouchercon views

with Chris Muessig

Speed dating breakfast.  My table partner Craig Faustus Buck testifying.

I don't know if this belongs under author's news but, hey, it's my blog.  These are pix from Bouchercon in Raleigh, where I had a great time.

The amazing signing for the Bouchercon anthology.

Jewish Noir panel, with Kenneth Wishnia and Jason Starr, photo by Pete Rozovsky

with Kathleen A. Ryan

with Art Taylor