Enjoy the Summer, Dear Readers!
Another published story from Mme Melissa, a book being readied for publication by Mme Madeleine. Mme Lisa is back from the heady experience of the Shetland Noir conference and Mmes Madeleine and Madona are looking westward towards When Words Collide.
CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Congrats to Mme Melissa Yi for her story, “Brain Candy”, published in the July/August issue of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. And she’s listed as an author on the cover!
Melissa Yi
Mme M. H. Callway announces her new book, Snake Oil and Other Tales, a collection of ten of her published stories and novellas. Published by Carrick Publishing. Tentative date, October 2023. Stand by for the cover reveal soon!
MESDAMES ON THE MOVE
Looking forward to When Words Collide conference to be held August 3rd to 6th in Calgary, Alberta. Mmes M. H. Callway and Madona Skaff are participating on several crime fiction panels.
Although the Festival is currently sold out you can still get on the waiting list for passes and there are some free events open to the public that don’t require a pass. Here is the link to get more information and to get on the waiting list.
https://www.whenwordscollide.org/#soldoutblog
Look for full details on the festival in our August MoM. whenwordscollide.org/documents/WWC2023 Quick Guide.pdf
Mme Lisa de Nikolits had a marvellous time at Shetland Noir, the conference created by leading crime writer, Ann Cleeves, OBE.
Pictured: Ann Cleeves and Lisa de Nikolits
NEWS
Judy Penz Sheluk announced that a new Superior Shores anthology will be published in 2024. Stand by for more news about the theme. Submissions slated to open in October 2023.
For more information check out Judy’s update on the anthology.
THIS MONTH’S STORY
We’re delighted that the Mmes free story in July is by Mme Lisa de Nikolitis. “Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon” was first published in 13 Claws, Carrick Publishing, 2017. Lisa expanded the story into a novel to be published by Inanna Press in 2024.
Mesdames of Mayhem 