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John M. Floyd's short stories and fillers have appeared in a wide range of publications, including The Strand, Woman's World, Murderous Intent, Grit, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, and Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. A collection of his short fiction, Rainbow's End, will be released in October 2006.

Can You Spell “Escape”? by John M. Floyd

 

On the eve of Boone’s hanging, Sue Price

Hid a nail-file in his bowl of rice;

No great genius, Boone

Hanged the next day at noon,

But his fingernails looked rather nice.

John M. Floyd © 2007