Dames, Derringers and Detectives
(2025)Moggie Noir
(Book 52 in the Raconteur Press Anthologies series)
An anthology of stories edited by Rita Beeman
In this iteration, Moggie Noir is more than a framework, it’s a mewed.
I feel it is safe to say that we are most inspired by the creative expressions of authors who view genre notes for story calls as a guideline, and who then proceed to stretch the idea like Coney Island saltwater taffy. In this way, we have not been disappointed. The trick is to tug at the theme but still have the recognizable touches that tell the reader this is a noir story rather than a slapstick comedy or big fish story.
So, in this taffy-pulling spirit, we bring you our third Moggie Noir salvo, ‘Dames, Derringers, and Detectives.’ This gritty set of tails will have you rooting for the good guys, hissing at some bad cats, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll see how true love can win in the end.
Genre: Mystery
I feel it is safe to say that we are most inspired by the creative expressions of authors who view genre notes for story calls as a guideline, and who then proceed to stretch the idea like Coney Island saltwater taffy. In this way, we have not been disappointed. The trick is to tug at the theme but still have the recognizable touches that tell the reader this is a noir story rather than a slapstick comedy or big fish story.
So, in this taffy-pulling spirit, we bring you our third Moggie Noir salvo, ‘Dames, Derringers, and Detectives.’ This gritty set of tails will have you rooting for the good guys, hissing at some bad cats, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll see how true love can win in the end.
Genre: Mystery
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