Acceptance!

This morning, I woke up to some fantastic news: my superhero mystery novelette “An Oath to the Sun” has been accepted for publication in the Dragon Soul Press anthology Murder and Mayhem!

I’m so excited for the opportunity to share another Whippoorwill story with the world. Like I mentioned in yesterday’s monthly update, it’s a straight up murder mystery rather than romantic suspense like “Law, Love, and the Whippoorwill”. Nevertheless, I’m sure readers who enjoyed the characters and setting will love the opportunity to dive deeper into this world.

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In case you missed yesterday’s update, here’s a little teaser from my query letter:

After a standoff goes horribly wrong, Topsannah Price—better known as the vigilante Whippoorwill—responds to a call from District Attorney Madison Harper in the hopes of taking her mind off the tragedy.  At first, the case she presents seems clear-cut.  Ramzi Zahran was pulled over by Oklahoma City Police on suspicion of DUI and gunned down when he attacked an officer.  However, the toxicology report reveals he was under the influence of a lethal dose of methanol.  District Attorney Harper suspects foul play, but her staff are overworked, and the police refuse to investigate further.  Only the Whippoorwill can get to the bottom of this case before the poisoner’s trail goes cold.

After an interview with the victim’s widow Jasra reveals he may have been the target of retaliation for whistleblowing on his employer, Whippoorwill swears a traditional Comanche oath to the Sun that she will deliver the family justice.  But it’s not long before new evidence implicates Jasra herself.  When Whippoorwill digs deeper into the case, she discovers even more suspects and a possible conspiracy stretching across the entire state.  Can she keep her oath to the Sun?  Or will this case prove too much even for the seasoned vigilante?

Last I heard, the publisher is aiming for a July release. Until then, I’ll be sure to keep you guys posted on any developments!