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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The Short Mystery Fiction Society turns 30 this week! To mark the occasion, #levelbestbooks is publishing HOT SHOTS: CELEBRATING THIRTY YEARS OF THE SHORT MYSTERY FICTION SOCIETY, featuring Derringer-winning stories from every year. Don't miss this one!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

In Amsterdam on January 30 and enjoy reading crime fiction in English? Check out this event at the American Book Center! Free admission and no purchase necessary, but please do reserve a seat, so the ABC knows how many chairs to set up!

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An afternoon with Dutch crime writers: Dutch Treats

Please join us for an afternoon with Dutch crime writers as they present their anthology Dutch Treats, which collects 21 short crime stories by Dutch and Flemish authors, all translated into English b...

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Here's a look at my 2025 publications: anthologies edited and co-edited, stories and translations published in books and magazines. More to come in 2026!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Sun-Sentinel reviewer Oline Cogdill lists EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH (Level Best Books) as one of the 5 best crime-fiction anthologies of 2025. #stephensondheim #crimefiction

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Book People RVA @bookpeoplerva.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

From the Central Virginia Chapter of Sisters in Crime, Book People welcomes contributors Kristin Kisska, Maggie King, Adam Meyer, K.L. Murphy, Josh Pachter, Leah St. James, and Heather Weidner. Join us for a murderously good time! #bookpeoplerva #shoplocal #sistersincrime @joshpachter.bsky.social

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Next Saturday, 11/15, 11 AM, Kathryn Prater Bomey, May Kennedy, Adam Meyer, and I will be talking about our contributions to CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION, an anthology published earlier this year by Level Best, at #FountainBooks, 1307 E. Cary St., in Richmond (VA). Come join us!

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11/15 - Crime in the Old Dominion Meet and Greet! by Fountain Bookstore

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The November/December issue of #ElleryQueensMysteryMagazine includes my translation of "The Murders on Juniper Street" by Danish author #LoneTheils, and you can read the first pages of the story for free at this link ... and the rest in the print and digital versions of the magazine....

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Passport to Crime - Ellery Queen

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Gabriel Valjan @gvaljan.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

#Review @joshpachter.bsky.social @rkoreto.bsky.social Frank Zafiro, Anna Scotti, @tommeadauthor.bsky.social >> thecritic.co.uk/murders-for-... | Jeremy Black, The Critic | @sincnational.bsky.social @chessiecrime.bsky.social

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

My Anthony Award finalist 2022 anthology PARANOIA BLUES: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF PAUL SIMON picked up a very nice review in this month's THE CRITIC magazine. You'll have to scroll way down to find it, so spoiler alert: reviewer Jeremy Black calls it "excellent" ... twice!

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Murders for August | Jeremy Black | The Critic Magazine

Does the “biggest literary crisis in years” — well until the next one — have anything to offer readers of these effusions. The deception was fraudulent but scarcely murderous…

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Here's mini-interview #5 with a contributor to my upcoming DUTCH TREATS anthology. This time, it's Marjolein van der Gaag in the spotlight. Check out the pre-order discounts at geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/...

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Marjolein van der Gaag on Everyday Fear, Family Life, and Hidden Depths

The journalist-turned-author behind Beneath the Surface—a tense tale in Dutch Treats: Short Crime Fiction from the Netherlands and Flanders

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Third in a series of mini-interviews with contributors to #DutchTreats, coming September 1 from #geniusbookpublishing. Discounted pre-order link at the end of the interview (with an *extra* discount if you bundle DUTCH TREATS with my translation of Rene's THE AMSTERDAM LAWYER).

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René Appel on Crime, Creativity, and Catching the Dutch Wave

An interview with the acclaimed author of Joyride, featured in Dutch Treats: Short Crime Fiction from the Netherlands and Flanders

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Here's another mini-interview with one of the contributors to my anthology DUTCH TREATS, coming September 1 from #geniusbookpublishing. In the hot seat this time is my old friend Theo Capel. There's a link to pre-order the book (with some special discounts!) at the end of the interview.

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Meet Theo Capel: Crime, Comedy, and a Red Mercedes

An exclusive interview with Dutch author Theo Capel, whose story “The Red Mercedes” is featured in the upcoming international crime anthology Dutch Treats—available September 1

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

DUTCH TREATS, an anthology of 21 stories by Dutch and Flemish crime writers, is up for pre-order in paperback and ebook formats with some terrific "Dutch Wave" discounts at the publisher's website. Ride the Dutch Wave and treat yourself! geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/...

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Dutch Wave

Dutch Treats releases on September 1. Orders including Dutch Treats will ship the other titles right away, and Dutch Treats will follow on or around September 1, 2025. From now through August 31, pre...

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

My next anthology, coming in September from #GeniusBookPublishing, 21 stories by Dutch and Flemish crime writers. Yer not much if yer not Dutch (or Flemish)!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

If you're within reach of Staunton (VA), mark your calendars for June 22! #jonimitchell #stephensondheim #gratefuldead #crimefiction

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

This Thursday in Richmond (VA)! RSVPs (via the link) welcome but no required! Pre-purchase of the book (also via the link) possible but also not required! Come hear #johncopenhaver, #marciatalley, #kristopherzgorski, #lisanannimessegee, and me talk crime fiction and #stephensondheim!

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The BROADWAY RADIO SHOW @broadwayradioshow.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

On the new Broadway Radio Show, editor @joshpachter.bsky.social, along with Rebecca K Jones & John M Floyd, join me to chat about the new anthology Every Day A Little Death & how the songs of Sondheim inspired their tales of crime. It's a fun, fascinating chat! www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway...

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Today only, the digital edition of THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL (Open Road Integrated Media) is 73% off at the 'Zon, marked down from $14.99 to only $3.99! #jonimitchell #crimefiction

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The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell

Amazon.com: The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell eBook : Pachter, Josh: Kindle Store

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Very honored to be a double Anthony nominee for FIRST WEEK FREE AT THE ROOMY TOILET (for Best Children's/YA Novel) and FRIEND OF THE DEVIL: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD (Best Anthology). Congrats to all the nominees in all the categories!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Richmond friends: join John Copenhaver, Marcia Talley, Kristopher Zgorski, and me to discuss EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM at Shelf Life Books on May 29th, 7 PM. Please use the link to RSVP, so Shelf Life can get a head count. See you there!

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Every Day a Little Death: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Stephen Sondheim

Richmond, VA. Owned by Chris and Berkley McDaniel, the store is staffed by long-time patrons and is a hub for local authors and book lovers alike. We’ve got new books on our lower level and five rooms...

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM is now available for pre-order in trade paperback and digital formats. Coming from Level Best Books on March 22, the 95th anniversary of Sondheim's birth. 20 stories, one for each of the 20 musicals!

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Every Day a Little Death: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Stephen Sondheim|Paperback

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Today only: the award-winning anthology THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL is 93% off for Kindle apps and readers on the 'Zon! 25 great stories for a buck!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Tomorrow only, Open Road Media reduces the price of the digital edition of THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL from $14.99 to only $0.99! To get the discount, you'll need to subscribe to one of OR/M's free newsletters, such as earlybirdbooks.com. Enjoy!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

For the consideration of Bouchercon attendees, Anthony Award nominations open tonite! For Best Juvenile/YA: FIRST WEEK FREE AT THE ROOMY TOILET. For Best Anthology or Collection: FRIEND OF THE DEVIL: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Kindle Deal of the Day: $2.99 for the Agatha Award finalist, Derringer winning, Thriller Award finalist anthology THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL, in a brand-new edition from #OpenRoadIntegratedMedia. #JoniMitchell

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The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell

Amazon.com: The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell eBook : Pachter, Josh: Books

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

My 2024 Derringer Award finalist "I Don't Like Mondays" is reprinted in the new edition of BLACK CAT WEEKLY. 900 pages of crime, science-fiction, and fantasy short stories and novels for $2.99 — or a 52-week subscription for $20! This is unbeatable value for money from #WildsidePress!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

If you haven't yet checked out my Agatha-nominated kids book, FIRST WEEK FREE AT THE ROOMY TOILET, you can read the prologue, first chapter, and part of the second chapter for free at the 'Zon. Click on the link, then click the "Read Sample" button below the cover image.

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First Week Free at the Roomy Toilet: A June Knight Mystery

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Malice Domestic just announced my FIRST WEEK FREE AT THE ROOMY TOILET as an Agatha finalist in the Best Children's/YA Mystery category. If you missed it when it came out in September, you can read the prologue and first chapter for free on the 'Zon. Tell protagonist June Knight and Morty I said hi!

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First Week Free at the Roomy Toilet: A June Knight Mystery

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

The hits just keep on coming! FRIEND OF THE DEVIL: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD is a finalist for the first-ever Best Anthology Derringer Award! #DownandOutBooks #ShortMysteryFictionSociety #GratefulDead

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

CRIME IN THE OLD DOMINION, available now for Kindle apps and readers: twelve tasty tales of Virginian venality and violence by members of the Central VA chapter of Sisters in Crime, co-edited by K.L. Murphy and me! Available on the 'Zon now and soon in trade paper and other e-formats.

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Joni’s back! Coming Tuesday from Open Road Media! #jonimitchell #crimefiction

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM is now available for preorder for Kindle apps and readers! Delivers on March 22, the 95th anniversary of SS's birth. Paperback preorders coming soon!

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Every Day a Little Death: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Stephen Sondheim (The “Inspired by” Anthologies Book 8)

Amazon.com: Every Day a Little Death: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Stephen Sondheim (The “Inspired by” Anthologies Book 8) eBook : Pachter, Josh: Books

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

My 2024 publications: my first book for younger readers, two anthologies edited, twelve new short stories (one of which finished third in the Dutch Goeken Prijs competition), and four translations. Now it's on to 2025!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

THE BEAT OF BLACK WINGS: CRIME FICTION INSPIRED BY THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL is available for pre-order on Barnes & Noble and Kobo! Releases January 28. For readers and Joni fans, here's a chance to look at her work from both sides now!

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The Beat of Black Wings: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Joni Mitchell|eBook

With nine Grammys, multiple lifetime achievement awards, inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and a Top Ten ranking on Rolling Stone’s &ldquo...

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

The new issue of EQMM — #1000 — is the last under the editorship of Janet Hutchings, who has steered the magazine with talent and care and grace through more than three decades. A touching, thoughtful essay from Janet appears on p. 191, and it will bring a tear to many eyes. It did to mine.

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

If you're in or within reach of Richmond (VA) and looking for holiday gifts for the readers on your list, check out the Midlothian Library's Local Author Book Fair on Dec. 7. I'll be there, along with Heather Baker Weidner, Maggie King, and many others!

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Only 28 days until Christmas! Here are Santa's suggestions for the readers on your "nice" list (though the books are perhaps just a little bit naughty)....

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Vagueblueskying: Who are these people? And why am I posting their headshots? Stay tuned. All will be revealed....

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Heather Weidner @heatherweidner.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Today's the day! Join us for an Afternoon of Mystery at the @barnesandnoble.bsky.social Chesterfield Towne Center in Midlothian from 2-4. KL Murphy, @joshpachter.bsky.social Tj O'Connor, and Michael Rigg

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Josh Pachter @joshpachter.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

The title of today's NYT crossword puzzle is "Nothing But Blue Skies." Coincidence?...

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