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2026 Claymore Award finalist
I wanted to share some exciting news with everyone here. My mystery manuscript has officially been selected as a finalist for the Claymore Award — a major honor in the mystery and thriller writing world.
The Claymore Award is presented each year at the Killer Nashville Writers Conference. It highlights outstanding unpublished mystery, thriller, suspense, and crime fiction manuscripts. Hundreds of writers submit their work, and finalists are chosen for exceptional storytelling, strong investigative craft, and the kind of plotting that keeps readers turning pages. Finalists are also promoted directly to agents and publishers, which can open real doors in the industry.
My manuscript placed as a finalist in the Best Investigator category, and I’m incredibly proud of that. It’s a meaningful recognition of the work, and I’m excited to share this milestone with all of you.
Thank you for letting me be part of this wonderful group. I’ll keep you posted as we get closer to the August awards ceremony.
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2026 Claymore Award finalist
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