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I’ve been selling mystery paperbacks by mail since the 1970s, at first mostly as a way to add to my own collection, but in recent months more and more as a means of diminishing the size of the collection itself. Except for the first few issues of Mystery*File, which were a combination of sales lists and short articles and checklists, I’ve generally kept the two activities separated.

This morning I woke up thinking, why? And I’ve changed my mind about that. Please forgive this commercial intrusion, if indeed I need ask your forgiveness, but here’s a first step in that direction. Follow the link below to a list of all of the mystery paperbacks I have listed on Amazon. You can order them there as well, but discounts will be offered if you purchase from me directly.

The webpage is rather crudely built right now, but the link should work. If not, let me know, and I’ll work the bugs out ASAP.

Mystery Paperbacks

Earlier this week, Bill Crider, one of my longest friends in mystery fandom, posted what is probably going to be his final blog entry.

Here’s the link: https://billcrider.blogspot.com/2017/12/update.html

I’ve known Bill for almost 40 years, but we’ve met in person only once. I’m not sure of the date, but if there was a Bouchercon held in Washington DC around 1980, that’s when it was.

There have been 115 comments of good wishes so far following this last post of his, including mine. There will probably be more. A nicer, more liked person in fandom you will probably never find.

   I’m going to take a two or three day break from the blog. Back soon!

   Have a great holiday everyone!!

Posting from my iPhone while waiting for my laptop to get better. Hopefully this short hiatus won’t last more than a couple of days.


      A little late, but the wishes are still good:

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