Alan Orloff’s debut mystery, Diamonds for the Dead, was a 2010 Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel. He’s written two books in the Last Laff mystery series, Killer Routine and Deadly Campaign, and writing as his darker half Zak Allen, he’s published three books: The Taste, First Time Killer, and Ride-Along. His latest novel, Running from the Past, will be released later this month from Kindle Press (via the Kindle Scout program). He will read stories submitted to SmokeLong December 8-14.
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Registration is Open!
In September 2022 SmokeLong launched a workshop environment/community christened SmokeLong Fitness. This acclaimed community workshop is happening right now on our dedicated workshop site. If you choose to join us, you will work in a small group of around 15-20 participants to give and receive feedback on flash narratives.