I finally got my Chessmasater 10 working on my OS, so here is my attempt at puzzle composing.  I hope it's enjoyable.

Nice one for a first try .. But still kind of easy

Anyway, Queen's sacrifices are always enjoyable (:

nice, but it is not mate in 3. RG8 is another option.

yes, it is mate in 3. :). if Rg8, Rxg8 +.

Nice one! Try this one.

Wtf?? That's not forced at all?

Right, that reminds me of the infamous "fool's mate."  (Maybe it is one and the same.)

Not eager to criticize, black wouldn't need to move the rook, but for example could move the pawn in front of the queen, giving the King an escape route.

I found what I think is a good website, which explains the basics of composing good chess problems: http://www.bcps.knightsfield.co.uk/introduction.html

I'm looking forward to your puzzles!

Ross

Nice!

Great puzzle! It took me a few tries...

ADK

it's not realistic for the white queen to be under attack from three places at once, unless it was moved there on purpose, then i see no reason for why black shouldn't take it now, seeing that now it is white's move

nice puzzle though

the original puzzle was great... the "Sheppard Mate" or its cousin Fool's mate are only usefull against kids in their first chess classes...