The Short Mystery Fiction Society (SMFS) welcomes writers, editors, publishers, and readers. Through informative discussion, publicity efforts, and the annual Derringer Awards, we promote the creation, publication, and appreciation of short mystery and crime fiction.

You can learn more about the SMFS from our official blog, http://shortmystery.blogspot.com. To become a member of the SMFS, simply subscribe to our discussion list, Shortmystery.

SMFS Officers 2010-2012: President Sandra Seamans, Vice President Patricia Harrington

Derringer Coordinator 2012 Gwen Mayo

2011 SMFS Derringer Award Winners:

BEST FLASH STORY: (TIE) "The Book Signing" by Kathy Chencharik "The Unknown Substance" by Jane Hammons

BEST SHORT STORY: "Pewter Badge" by Michael J. Solender

BEST LONG STORY: (TIE) "Care of the Circumcised (word not allowed)" by Sean Doolittle "Interpretation of Murder" by B.K. Stevens

BEST NOVELETTE: ""Rearview Mirror" by Art Taylor

EDWARD D. HOCH MEMORIAL GOLDEN DERRINGER AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Ruth Rendell