Chief Editor Tony Burton

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Editor Intern Kelly Yates Reviews Editor Wil Emerson Contributing Editor Dorinda Ohnstad

Welcome to the Crime and Suspense ezine website, a place for fans and writers of crime, suspense and mystery stories.

We like Golden Age crime stories, classic P.I. stories, modern detective stories, historical mysteries, spooky suspense, and cozy mysteries.  If you are looking for stories that make your palms sweat, make you look over your shoulder or cause you to check in the closet and under the bed before you turn out the lights, this is the place!

Check out the new listings in the Contests and Opportunities!

NEWS for Authors!

Beginning with the May/June 2008 issue, any author whose story is accepted, and is not already a subscriber to the ezine, shall receive a FREE one-year subscription to the ezine—a $12 value! This is in addition to any story fee paid.

Please note: only one such free subscription can be given to an author, however, and it is not retroactive to authors who have stories accepted before this issue.

Giveaway Results From the Last Issue!

In the May/June issue, you'll recall, we had three giveaways set up for our subscribers (bless their hearts!) Here are the results of those giveaway drawings:

For the $25 gift certificate to Amazon: Connie Horr

For the $25 gift certificate to TBO Tech: Katt Dunsmore

For the tickets to performances at the International Mystery Writers' Festival in Owensboro, KY: Dennis Leppanen

And, special treat: here is an article written by Dennis Leppanen, describing his trip to the festival!

The Current Issue (July/August 2008) has three different giveaways!

We have a great opportunity for some lucky subscribers to get a full working copy of WriteItNow software, a LOST SOULS tee-shirt from Lisa Jackson and an autographed copy of DYING TO BE THIN by Katherine Lilley. Check the current issue for details!

Writers Take NOTE:

If you are SUBMITTING a story, read the Guidelines and the Themes!  All issues this year through October are themed.  If your story doesn't fit a theme, or you can't identify that theme clearly in the email that goes with the story, don't send it.

	March/April Readers' Choice Author and Story
	The readers of Crime and Suspense chose Janice Alonso's story "Beach Week Reunion" as their favorite for the May/June issue of Crime and Suspense. The theme for that issue was "Spring Into Summer." For impressing everyone with her writing, Janice received a lovely basic-black Crime and Suspense t-shirt. Here is a picture of her modeling her new finery!

Looking for a great gift for a reader?

For a selection of sterling silver bookmarks visit PerfectlyEngraved.co.uk. You can also personalize and add a special message to your bookmark by having it engraved, making a fantastic gift.

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Improved payment rates for stories, including audio stories.

Check the Guidelines page for details.

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Hey, are you a WRITER??

We're looking for stories focused on returning to school, college or going back to work after a nice, relaxing vacation for the September/October issue of Crime and Suspense. The theme for that issue is "Back to the Grind."

Here are the submission guidelines and the themes for full details.

Writers Take NOTE:

If you are SUBMITTING a story, read the Guidelines and the Themes! All issues this year through October are themed.  If your story doesn't fit a theme, or you can't identify that theme clearly in the email that goes with the story, don't send it.

Like to travel? Here's a mystery con that takes place in Ireland!

The second Féile Fidelma, an international gathering of enthusiasts of the Sister Fidelma Mysteries, will be held in Cashel. Co. Tipperary, Ireland, September 5 - 7, 2008.

More information...

Upcoming Events, Conventions and Conferences

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If you have a competitive nature, and are a writer of any sort, check out the new menu option above, Contests and Opportunities!  I'll be updating it with new information as often as possible, but it has quite a few entries already. Maybe you can find a niche for your writing itch.

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