Drinks at the Lobby Bar with Travis Richardson and Stephen Buehler
The Power of the Short Story. Travis Richardson, Stephen Buehler and Sarah M. Chen, formed a writers group seven years ago, and meet practically every Thursday night. In the past four years, between the three of them, they have had over 56 short stories published. It has boosted their profiles and careers. They will buy the first round of drinks for four guests and will discuss writing the story, finding short story markets, and how it can help with your own writing career. Each guest will also receive a book from one of the authors.

Travis Richardson has been a finalist for the Macavity, Anthony, and Derringer short story awards. His novella LOST IN CLOVER was listed in Spinetingler Magazine’s Best Crime Fiction of 2012. His second novella, KEEPING THE RECORD, came out in 2014. He has published stories in crime fiction anthologies like JEWISH NOIR and 44 CALIBER FUNK and in publications such as Thuglit, Shotgun Honey, Flash Fiction Offensive, and All Due Respect. He used to edit the SINC/LA newsletter Ransom Notes and reviewed Anton Chekhov short stories at www.chekhovshorts.com. He lives with his wife and daughter in Los Angeles. www.tsrichardson.com

Stephen Buehler’s short fiction has been published in numerous on-line publications including, Akashic Books. His Derringer Nominated short story, Not My Day appeared in the Last Exit to Murder anthology. Seth’s Big Move appears in the Last Resort Anthology. He currently has two novels he is seeking a publisher for: The Mindreading Murders, and a mystery/comedy P.I. novel, Detective Rules. By day he is a script/story consultant, magician and lives with a dog named Seymour. www.stephenbuehler.com

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