Tag Archives: mystery stories

Never Give Up

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Lida Bushloper

  The February 17 issue of Woman’s World Magazine contains my mini-mystery, “The Chocolate Candy Thief.” This is a big win for me. I’ve been trying to sell stories to Woman’s World for decades, literally decades. I’ve sold them a … Continue reading →

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Hot Off the Pixels

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Lida Bushloper

  My newest short story, “Actions Speak Louder,” went up on Dec. 15 at Yellow Mama. You can read it here.  

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An Unexpected Honor

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Lida Bushloper

Hook, Line and Sinker, the lastest Guppy anthology, is a finalist for the Silver Falchion award at Killer Nashville writers’ conference. It includes my short story, “Senior Discount.” I’m super chuffed for myself and all my fellow authors in this … Continue reading →

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Gosh, Thanks!

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

Last evening, I went to Vroman’s, my favorite independent bookstore, for the monthly Trivia contest. While there, I picked up the latest copy of Mystery Scene Magazine. I am a faithful reader. I love the articles on historic figures or events … Continue reading →

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Bragging Rights

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

Every issue of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine includes a fun contest. They print a picture, and writers are challenged to come up with a 250 word maximum story inspired by or based on the picture. Winners get $25.00. The winning … Continue reading →

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