Julie Kramer's Stalking Susan nominated for Anthony, Barry and Shamus Awards

Julie Kramer's debut novel Stalking Susan is up for three debut awards at Bouchercon this October in Indianapolis.

A Shamus Award nomination for Best First PI Novel just came in. The honor is given by the Private Eye Writers of America for protagonists who are paid to do their own investigative legwork, but are not employed by the government. So while journalists like her heroine, Riley Spartz, are eligible, cops and amateurs are not.

Stalking Susan is also a finalist for two other mystery awards--the Anthony and Barry Awards--both for Best First Novel. Registered attendees will vote for the Anthony winners during the giant mystery convention. The Barry Awards are sponsored by Mystery News and Deadly Pleasures.

Winners for the Shamus will be announced at a banquet Friday night, Oct. 16. Winners for the Anthony and Barry will be announced at a reception Saturday afternoon.