It isn't always the hero that saves the day. Sometimes, the lowly assistant comes through. The Sidekick. That one person on the edge of the spotlight, stepping up and making a difference.
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About the Authors
Alison McMahan
Alison McMahan's short mysteries are in collections by Level Best Books, Wildside Press, Down-and-Out Books, Thrill Ride Magazine, and HarperCollins' Scream and Scream Again middle-grade horror anthology edited by R.L. Stine. She's a two-time Derringer finalist and listed as an "Other Distinguished Mystery Stories" authors in Best American Mystery Stories of 2018.Represented by Sandy Lu, the Book Wyrm Agency. https://alisonmcmahan.com/
Annie Reed
Annie Reed has been called “one of the best writers of her generation” and for good reason.
She’s a multiple Derringer finalist whose stories have appeared in five year’s best mystery and crime volumes, including an amazing three years in a row in the prestigious Best Mystery Stories of the Year from series editor Otto Penzler. She received a Silver Honorable Mention from Writers of the Future, a Literary Fellowship from the Nevada Arts Council, and her holiday romance story “A New Home for Christmas” was chosen to appear in study materials in Japan for students preparing for college entrance exams.
She’s a frequent contributor to Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Mystery, Crime & Mayhem, and Thrill Ride—The Magazine. Her novels include ROAD OF NO RETURN, A DEATH IN CUMBERLAND, and GRAY LADY’S REVENGE, part of the Gray Lady series co-written with Robert Jeschonek. She’s also an unabashed MCU fangirl.
You can find out more about this prolific writer at anniereed.wordpress.com or on Facebook at annie.reed.142.
Blaze Ward
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Blaze Ward writes Action-Thrillers about Chace Haig, Swordmistress Zhen, the Red Branch Aviation Mercenary company and others.
Additionally, he is known for science fiction in the Alexandria Station universe (Jessica Keller, The Science Officer, The Story Road, etc.) as well as several other science fiction universes, such as the Corsac Fox, the Dominion, and more.. In addition, he is the Editor and Publisher of Thrill Ride Magazine and Boundary Shock Quarterly Magazine. You can find out more at his website www.blazeward.com, as well as Facebook, Goodreads, and other places.
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E. Chris Ambrose
Outdoor guide E. Chris Ambrose writes knowledge inspired adventure fiction including the Bone Guard archaeological thrillers and the Rogue Adventures. In the process of researching her books, Chris learned how to hunt with a falcon, clear a building of possible assailants, and pull traction on a broken limb.
Chris's adventures have included horseback riding in Mongolia, diving on the Great Barrier Reef, searching for tigers in India, rock climbing in Colorado, and going behind the scenes at the Papal Palace in Avignon.
Why are there coffee stains on Chris's website? Check it out at www.BoneGuardBooks.com
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Published works have appeared in M. L. Buchman's Thrill Ride Magazine, Warrior Women, Fireside magazine, YARN online, Clarkesworld, several volumes of New Hampshire Pulp Fiction, and Uncle John's Bathroom Reader. The author is a graduate of and instructor for the Odyssey Writing workshop, and a participant in the Codex on-line writers' workshop. Chris also wrote interactive superhero novel, Skystrike: Wings of Justice for Choice of Games.
Past occupations include founding a wholesale sculpture business, selecting stamps for a philatelic company, selling equestrian equipment, and portraying the Easter Bunny on weekends.
M.L. ("Matt") Buchman
USA Today and Amazon #1 Bestseller M. L. "Matt" Buchman has over 75 novels, 200 short stories, and 50 read-by-author audiobooks.
From the beginning, his powerful female heroines insisted on putting character first, then a great adventure.
PW declares of his Miranda Chase action-adventure thrillers that: "Tom Clancy fans open to a strong female lead will clamor for more." About his military romantic thrillers: "Like Robert Ludlum and Nora Roberts had a book baby."
A project manager with a geophysics degree, he's designed and built houses, flown and jumped out of planes, solo-sailed a 50' sailboat, and bicycled solo around the world...and designs quilts. He and his wife presently live on the North Shore of Massachusetts. More at: www.mlbuchman.com.
Rachel Amphlett
Before turning to writing, USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett played guitar in bands, worked as a TV and film extra, dabbled in radio, and worked in publishing as an editorial assistant.
She now wields a pen instead of a plectrum and writes crime fiction with over 30 crime novels and short stories featuring spies, detectives, vigilantes, and assassins.
A keen traveller and accidental private investigator, Rachel has both Australian and British citizenship.
You can find out more about Rachel and her books at www.rachelamphlett.com.
Praise for Rachel Amphlett
“Fast paced with vivid characterisation and clever twists, [None the Wiser] is another winner” Adrian McKinty
“[None the Wiser] is a terrific start to a new series” Jo Spain, With Our Blessing and The Confession
“Quirky, creepy and twisted tales” James Oswald, Sunday Times bestselling author
“Thrilling start to a new series. Scared to Death is a stylish, smart and gripping crime thriller” Robert Bryndza
"Scared to Death… moves along at breakneck speed with twists and turns" Angela Marsons
Rebeccca Buchanan
Rebecca Buchanan is the editor of the Pagan literary ezine, Eternal Haunted Summer. She has been published in a wide-variety of venues, but has only recently ventured into the thriller genre. She is enjoying the challenge. A complete list of her publications can be found at eternalhauntedsummer.com.
Matthew Hellman
Otis Johnson
Otis Johnson is a Black-Asian writer from the mean streets of Los Angeles who specializes in Cyberpunk, Afrofuturism, and Cosmic Horror. His stories can be found in Bullet Points Magazine, Dark Horses Magazine, and Boundary Shock Quarterly. When he's not writing, he DJs in underground clubs under his street name, Grindhaus Selektor. Otis lives with his gorgeous Latvian wife and their two cats
Robert J. Binney
Seattle screenwriter Robert J. Binney has written about Joe Strummer, James Bond, joyriding with the Salt Lake City police, and his relationships with Peter Frampton, President Jimmy Carter, and Himalayan monks (though not together) for the Los Angeles Times, Kelp Journal, and other fine publications. His crime fiction has appeared in anthologies from Down & Out Books and Starlite Pulp, and he is a regular contributor to the “Mysteries to Die For” podcast. “Restoration Software” will be featured in Level Short’s upcoming The Best Private Eye Stories of 2025.
Binney is a member of the Northwest Screenwriters Guild and the Mystery Writers of America. He holds an MBA from Emory University and an MFA from University of California, Riverside. For more, see www.ThirdActMedia.com.