Derringer Short Mystery Awards 2016

The Short Mystery Fiction Society (SMFS) announced the winners of the 2016 Derringer Awards. Congratulations to all!

Best Flash Story(up to 1000 words):

“Hero,” by Vy Kava, (from Red Dawn: Best New England Crime Stories 2016, edited by Mark Ammons, Katherine Fast, Barbara Ross, and Leslie Wheeler; Level Best)

Best Short Story(1001-4000 words):

“Twilight Ladies,” by Meg Opperman (EQMM, March/April 2015)

Best Long Story(4001-8000 words):

“Dentonville,” by John M. Floyd, (EQMM, November 2015)

Best Novelette (8001-20000 words):

“Driver,” by John M. Floyd (The Strand Magazine, February-May 2015)

For all the nominees, go HERE.