Dear Readers, Time for a little romp in the sun, but not too long. We are busy writing stories for our anthology, while Rosemary and Melissa have other stories accepted. Melodie has another Merry Widow novel and a new comedy crime series, Lisa was on “Howl” and the Bony Blithe Mini-Con is fast approaching in May.
CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Mme Rosemary McCracken’s short story, “The Millennium Project”, will appear in Canadian Chronicles, a collection of crime stories set in Canada by Canadian authors. Published by Murderous Inc. Press in Lincolnshire, England, Canadian Chronicles will be released in September 2026.
Mme Melodie Campbell’s new book in the Merry Widow series, The Pharaoh’s Curse Murders, received a glowing review in Booklist, which will appear in the March 1st issue.
https://www.booklistonline.com/
The Pharaoh’s Curse Murders: Campbell, Melodie: 9781770868274: Books – Amazon.ca The book is now available for pre-order and will be released on April 11th.
Mme Melodie Campbell just announced her new comedy crime series, starring Officer Rita “Mom” Gallo! The first book, Pizza Wars, is due out in March. It will be published by Gemma Literacy, creator of the HiLo Series, to promote literacy. Stand by for the cover reveal and links to purchase.
Mme Melissa Yi’s story, “The Bad Guy”, has been accepted by Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. The story is written from the point of view of her dog, Roxy.
Our Guest Author, Hope Thompson, launched her short story collection, Dark Thoughts & Other Stories, on Wednesday, March 4th,
Her launch was hosted by broadcaster Nora Young and featured surprise guests!
Dark Thoughts & Other Stories: Thompson, Hope: 9781998441372: Books – Amazon.ca
PANELS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mme Melodie Campbell will be giving a workshop at Waterdown High School located at 215 Parkside Drive, Waterdown, Ontario, on March 11, on Writing your First Novel and Writing your Twenty-First (while staying sane).
Mme Lisa De Nikolits joined fellow author, Alison Gadsby, on CIUT 89.5 FM on “Howl”, Tuesday, Feb 17th at 10 pm, which was hosted by Valentino Assenza. Lisa spoke about her thriller, Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon (Inanna Publications).
To stream or download a copy of the show, please visit the CIUT 89.5FM website and under “schedule” look for “Howl “Tuesday 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. Home – CIUT.FM
On Saturday, February 28th, Mme Melissa Yi was a panelist for the Women in Medicine club at the University of Ottawa.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bony Blithe Mini-Con – May 2026
Winter seems to be hanging in like a leech, draining our spirits and energy (but hopefully not our creativity). Then it’s time to think ahead to the spring—to Friday, May 15, specifically—and the 2026 Bony Blithe Mini-Con.
The full-day event will include 5 panels, lunch and nibblies during the day, a book dealer, a lunchtime event, and whatever else they can think of. Plus, the bar prices are reasonable.
All this can be yours for $85 (e-transfer payment) or $89 (PayPal, Visa/Mastercard). Visit the Bony Blithe website, scroll down to How to Register, and follow the instructions on how to register and pay. Remember, your registration is not complete until you send in the registration form as well as payment.
They’re on the fully accessible first floor of The High Park Club, 100 Indian Road, Toronto. Free parking. Transit directions will be up on the BB website later.
A note re programming: They want suggestions from both authors and readers for panels and the lunchtime event. So send your ideas with your filled-in registration form.
Second note to authors: With only 5 panels this year, there is space for only 25 panelists. So register soon because, all things being equal, they take into consideration an author’s registration date when assigning panels.
So prepare to pack away your snow gear and hold the date – Friday, May 15 – for a criminously fun day with a bony bonny girl.
Mesdames of Mayhem 