I’ve always enjoyed Poirots as great road trip companions; nothing to do but listen and keep track of the odd suspicious side-character. Which three did you end up saving for last?

That’s the one! I really dig the theme of this contest, so I think the winning stories will be right up my alley whether I’m included or not!

Interesting! Is this a semester reading list in the works?

Wow, that’s got to be striking…like it’s all dipped in blood. Seems like a Dracula special edition sort of bonus!

Hey, I was shortlisted in this one, too! Glad to have found a kindred spirit for this contest—best of luck to you and your Big Moose!

I have no doubts about that! This is the kind of cover I’d see in a rental store whose movie would end up scarring me for years. Great horror novel energy!

WOW, I love the cover on this one. Looks like an 80’s horror VHS!

I always thought the hate was overblown. They ended up right where they belonged! The trial may have been a little much and all, but I think the end result is overall satisfying for me—they’re still complaining about the same inane stuff as always, even behind bars.

Was it controversial? I guess I haven’t really dug into discussion feeds about it very deeply, but I’ve only heard overall satisfaction from those I know who finished it!

Cool concept! How did you find the publishing process? Was this self-pubbed?

Killer excerpt! I love the name “Treetop Hollow”, too. It immediately evokes the same resolute/solitary forest vibes that the excerpt highlights!

And what does Bessica think of the first draft? Was her attention ra(p)t?

Radical imagery! Such a romantic way to describe a war-torn landscape.

I love the idea of Kevin going into dentistry!

I always wished they’d gotten the gang back together to flip the script, with Kevin being a spy or international criminal and needing to break into a fortified museum so he calls on Harry and Marv for help. Does “Rome Alone” play? “Home Together”?

Killer quote pairing for the subject matter!

We did Havasupai/Havasu Falls (from the South Rim) a few years ago. If you can snag a reservation in their limited res window, it was an unbelievable way to experience the Canyon!

Looks like a killer hike! Curious; have you ever hiked the Grand Canyon? You’ve got a real eye for wildlife photography, I’d love to see your view from the Canyon.