Publishing Credits

"The Troublesome Drawer," acquired by Twisted Dreams Magazine, will appear in their June 2008 print issue.

"Graves of Echo Canyon" will be presented as a podcast on Sniplets in early 2008.

"Smoky Mountain Inquest" is published in the mystery anthology "Map Of Murder," currently available through the collection's publisher Red Coyote Press and Amazon, ISBN #: 0-9766733-3-9.

April 25, 2007:  Indie Excellence 2007 Book Awards announces Red Coyote Press' "Map of Murder" Winner in the Short Story Fiction Category.  "Smoky Mountain Inquest" appears within the anthology.

Arizona Authors Association 2005 National Literary Contest awards First Place to the literary short story "For Katie." 

"For Katie" is published in the Arizona Literary Magazine's Fall 2005 issue and is also  available for purchase at:  www.AnthologyBuilder.com

 Arizona Literary Magazine nominated Deborah J Ledford's "For Katie" to the 2006 Pushcart Prize for its consideration.

Deborah's short story, "Stella," is currently featured in "Medley of Murder," Red Coyote Press' collection of short stories.  The mystery anthology is available through its publisher Red Coyote Press and Amazon, ISBN #: 0-9766733-6-3.

Deborah receives her second nomination for a Pushcart Prize from Red Coyote Press for her short story "Stella."