The Short Mystery Fiction Society is a worldwide group of writers, editors, publishers, and readers. Through informative discussions, publicity efforts, and annual awards, we promote the creation, publication, and appreciation of short crime and mystery fiction.
The 2009 DERRINGER AWARD WINNERS
As voted by members of the Short Mystery Fiction Society:
BEST FLASH STORY (Up to 1,000 Words): TBD.
BEST SHORT STORY (1,001 to 4,000 Words): "The Cost of Doing Business" by Michael Penncavage
Published in: THUGLIT
BEST LONG STORY (4,001 to 8,000 Words): "The Quick Brown Fox" by Robert S. Levinson Published in: ALFRED HITCHCOCK MYSTERY MAGAZINE
BEST NOVELETTE (8,001 to 17,500 Words): "Too Wise" by O'Neil De Noux Published in: ELLERY QUEEN MYSTERY MAGAZINE
BEST FLASH STORY:
"No Place Like Home" by Dee Stuart
Published in: MYSTERICAL-E
"No Flowers for Stacey" by Ruth McCarty
Published in DEADFALL: CRIME STORIES BY NEW ENGLAND WRITERS
2009 Recipient of the EDWARD D. HOCH MEMORIAL GOLDEN DERRINGER AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Clark Howard
updated on 5/5/09 to include Best Flash Story
Two winners have been declared in the 2009 Derringers Best Flash Story category:
ReplyDelete"No Place Like Home" by Dee Stuart
Published in: MYSTERICAL-E
"No Flowers for Stacey" by Ruth McCarty
Published in DEADFALL: CRIME STORIES BY NEW ENGLAND WRITERS
Gerald So
President, Short Mystery Fiction Society