My thanks to Pauline and the readers at Chill with a Book for awarding my collection of short stories, Undivulged Crimes , [in the UK, Undivulged Crimes ] a Readers' Award. Chill with a Book promotes independent writers, gives a series of awards and provides a platform for writers to promote themselves. I am grateful for their comments and support. I have read a number of other award winners over the past year and have found all to be worthy of attention. August note: the new novel is moving along and is at the "end of the beginning" stage. More about that soon.