Have you ever noticed how the best stories often start with a simple setting—a quiet café, the clink of a spoon against porcelain, the gentle hum of conversation… until something goes deliciously wrong?

I’m thrilled to share that my newest short story, “A Few Telling Details,” is now available in the just-released Coffee House Capers edition of Mystery, Crime, and Mayhem magazine!

Your cup runneth over

This latest issue is brimming with cozy-flavored crime tales from some truly stellar authors—like the always-inventive Annie Reed, the ever-surprising David H. Hendrickson, and yours truly. Each story centers around the warm and familiar backdrop of a coffee house—but rest assured, there’s more than just steamed milk and biscotti brewing beneath the surface.

My contribution, “A Few Telling Details,” leans into the quiet tension and small moments that can tip the scales between ordinary and ominous. The kind of mystery where every glance, every gesture, every seemingly minor detail… might be the one that breaks the case.

Here’s just a taste of what’s inside…

If you enjoy:

• Stories with just the right balance of charm and chills

• Puzzle mysteries grounded in character

• And settings so vivid you can smell the espresso…

…then I invite you to check out this delightful collection.

Coffee House Capers is available now wherever you buy your books online. So pour yourself a cup, settle into your favorite reading nook, and prepare for a cozy escape laced with cunning twists.

How about you? Have you ever witnessed—or overheard—something in a coffee shop that made your storytelling radar tingle? Tell us about it in the comments. I’d love to hear your tale!