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"Written by You!" Rules & Regs
A few easy steps to ensure your entry is well on its way to winning!
 • Lynda McDaniel
A nice guy in a bad situation makes for a good read
June 11, 2026
 • Lynda McDaniel
Pull up a chair ... this is a really good one
June 4, 2026
 • Lynda McDaniel and Peter Bartram
Short story: "Awash in Money" Part 1
A cranky launderess I knew in the mountains of N.C. is now a favorite character in my Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series – and she has quite a tale…
 • Lynda McDaniel
June Almanac of Mystery Trends & Tips
Ever wonder why we call Private Investigators PIs? It’s not what you think. Plus a new Clue-a-gram, an impressive list of bookstores dedicated to crime…
 • Lynda McDaniel
Guest Author Spotlight: James Dain
We bet you'll read this thriller in one sitting! It's got it all: neo-noir suspense, tough-guy patter, and lots of rooting interest.
 • Lynda McDaniel

May 2026

The plot to uncover the truth, no matter what
May 28, 2026
 • Lynda McDaniel
Hello, Mystery Lovers!
Enjoy mystery reviews + short stories, puzzles, trends & tips! Get started with Clue (on right), our easy intro to all things Spellbound.
 • Lynda McDaniel
No bodies were harmed in the making of this issue
Get the Inside Story on the birth of a jaunty journo + enjoy a puzzling time at the Brighton Pier + two exciting mysteries you've likely missed + three…
 • Lynda McDaniel and Peter Bartram
Undertaking Irene by Pamela Burford
Meet one of the most entertaining mystery authors writing today
 • Lynda McDaniel
Ditch the Doubt: Write Confidently at Work, Home, and in Our Contest — Written by You!
Stop second-guessing yourself ... then enter our Written by You! contest.
 • Lynda McDaniel
Brighton Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle
Put your feet up and enjoy spending a little time on the Brighton Pier!
 • Lynda McDaniel
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