Twisted Passages FINALIST for 2026 Signal Awards (Arts & Culture)

Marie Sutro’s podcast, Twisted Passages, is a FINALIST in the 2026 Signal Awards for Individual Episode in Arts & Culture! Episode 116 with Louise Candlish (internationally bestselling author of nineteen novels and multiple award winner) probes often overlooked realities of the human experience. Winners will be announced on October 26, 2026. The episode is also eligible for the Listener’s Choice Award. Those who wish to vote can do so here.

Marie Sutro's First Horror Story

Marie’s first horror story, “Return of the Grateful Dead,” has been published in Campfire Stories Volume 2. The short story leans heavily into the campfire theme with Tales From the Crypt elements.

New Short Story from Marie Sutro

Marie’s new short story, “That Kind of Special Sauce,” has been published in Thrill Ride Magazine. Fitting the issue’s theme of Assassins and Vigilantes, the thriller unfolds in the frozen reaches of the arctic.

"For the First Time" Wins First Place in 2025 CIBAs

Marie Sutro’s short story, “For the First Time,” won First Place for the Sea Shorts Awards in the 2025 CIBA’s. The award ceremony was held in Bellingham, WA, on April 18, 2024, where Marie received the much appreciated honor.

Short Story FINALIST!

Marie’s short story, “For The First Time” is a finalist for the SEA SHORTS award!!

The SEA Shorts Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Short Stories. Winners will be announced in April 2026.

Moving on to the Sea Shorts Semifinals!

Three of Marie Sutro’s short stories have been Short Listed for the 2025 Sea Shorts Awards and are moving on to the Semifinals:

• “For the First Time”

• “Not the North Pole”

• “You Oughta Know”

The SEA Shorts Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Short Stories. Winners will be announced in April 2026.

Three Stories Long Listed for Sea Shorts Awards

Three of Marie Sutro’s short stories have been Long Listed for the 2025 Sea Shorts Awards:

• “For the First Time”

• “Not the North Pole”

• “You Oughta Know”

The SEA Shorts Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Short Stories. There are more round of judging ahead. Winners will be announced in April 2026.

Dark Reckonings Release

The third installment in the award-winning Kate Barnes series will be released in 2026. Stay tuned for preorder information!

"Son Down" Wins First Place in 2023 CIBAs

Marie Sutro’s short story, “Son Down,” won First Place for Short Stories and Essays in the 2023 CIBA’s. The award ceremony was held in Bellingham, WA, on April 20, 2024.

"Son Down" A Finalist for CIBA'S

Marie Sutro’s short story, “Son Down,” is a Finalist for the CIBA’s Short Stories and Essays Award. Winners will be announced in Bellingham, Washington, at the end of April.

Marie Sutro to Host TWISTED PASSAGES PODCAST

Marie Sutro is joining the Author on the Air Global Radio Network as host of TWISTED PASSAGES PODCAST. Delving into the dark and compelling world of psychological thrillers with the authors who write them, each episode will explore the riveting twisted passages that keep us on the edge of our seats. The first episode will be released in September of 2023.

Iceland Noir

Marie is thrilled to be joining the fantastic lineup at Iceland Noir in Reykjavik from November 15-18, 2023! What better place for a literary festival celebrating darkness in all its forms, and what better time to celebrate than during the darkest time of the year?

Bouchercon 2023: Murder at the Marina

Marie will be in San Diego for all five days of the outstanding Bouchercon annual world mystery convention along with readers, writers, publishers, editors and booksellers in this massive celebration of mystery fiction! You can find her on the following two panels:

Murderous Intent: Killers and the Authors Who Write Them Marie will moderate this incredible panel discussing how an author gets into the head of a killer from 3:15pm - 4:05pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Brainstorming a Mystery: Panelists Plot Before Your Very Eyes Marie will join this incredible panel to plot a mystery in real time from 4:40pm - 5:20pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Dark Obsessions Won FIRST PLACE in the Clue Awards!

Dark Obsessions won First Place in CIBA’s CLUE AWARDS for Thriller and Suspense Fiction!! Marie Sutro was thrilled to accept the award in person in Bellingham, Washington.

Dark Obsessions is a Finalist for the 2022 CLUE AWARDS!

Dark Obsessions is a FINALIST for the 2022 Clue Awards for Thriller & Suspense Fiction. Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on April 29, 2023, at the Chanticleer International Book Awards in Bellingham, Washington.

Dark Obsessions wins BEST SUSPENSE NOVEL in the 2022 Authors On The Air Book Of The Year Awards!

Marie Sutro’s second novel, Dark Obsessions, won BEST SUSPENSE NOVEL in the 2022 Authors On The Air Book Of The Year Awards. The ceremony was held on December 14, 2022, and can be seen in its entirety by clicking here.

Dark Obsessions Nominated for Authors on the Air BOOK OF THE YEAR award!

Dark Obsessions, the second novel in Marie Sutro’s Kate Barnes series, has been nomination for the 10th Annual Authors on The Air BOOK OF THE YEAR award!

Marie will join fellow nominees, Robert Gregory Browne, Alison Gaylin, Gabino Iglesias and Robert Gwaltney for the live awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 6pm PT on Authors on the Air.

Bouchercon 2022

Marie will attend the outstanding Bouchercon annual world mystery convention, where she will be speaking on the Beyond Hannibal: Psychopaths and Killers panel from 4:15pm - 5:00pm on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She will be attending all four days of the convention along with readers, writers, publishers, editors and booksellers in this massive celebration of mystery fiction!

Marie Sutro Attending Bay Area Book Festival

Marie Sutro will be attending the Bay Area Book Festival from May 7-8, 2022. The annual festival is held in downtown Berkeley, and is one of the nation’s premier literary events. Marie will be discussing signing copies of her brand new release, Dark Obsessions, as well as her debut, award-winning, bestseller, Dark Associations.

DARK OBSESSIONS Release Date Announced - April 26, 2022!

The release date for DARK OBSESSIONS, the highly anticipated follow-up to Marie Sutro’s bestselling and award-winning debut, Dark Associations has been announced. Kate Barnes returns on April 26, 2022!! (Preorder information coming soon.)