Sons of a Gun

It's not just bad news (The Pope, Mitch Hedberg, Johnnie Cochran) that comes in threes.

This morning, the Short Mystery Fiction Society released the shortlist for the 2005 Derringer Awards, and I'm proud to report that my story, "Hilly Palmer's Last Case," made the list along with Ray Banks' "Phillie's Last Dance" and Dave White's "God's Dice." Congrats to all the nominees, especially my fellow Cabana Boys. (My money's on Banks and White.)

For a complete list, click to Sarah's entry here.

Writes Ken: "Do I have to buy three bottles of Jameson? C'mon, guys... share. Kay?"