Enough from us fictioneers here at CB on what constitutes a good crime short story. What does a mystery reader look for in a mystery short? Here’s Brooklyn White‘s take on the subject. She’s a freelance writer who specializes in the subject of education programs for forensic science technicians. You can find her website here. […]

As far as I know, Jeff Baker still lives and writes in Wichita, Kansas, just as he did last week. —JLW ROBERT ARTHUR: MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER by Jeff Baker His output was some 200 published stories of mystery, science fiction and fantasy. His admirers have included Anthony Boucher, Isaac Asimov and Joe R. Lansdale. An early […]

I am pleased beyond words to offer the following, the first unsolicited fan contribution to Criminal Brief, something I first invited way back in May of this year. It is only fitting that the inaugural column should be written by our faithful and constant friend, Jeff Baker, who offers the following as his biographical blurb: […]