Tag Archives: Melodie Campbell

13 Claws: A Sample Bite of Stories, Part 4

Posted on October 17, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

THE FINAL SNEAK PREVIEW OF 13 CLAWS! Do join us for our launch on Saturday, October 28th, 2 pm at our favorite bookstore, Sleuth of Baker Street. Treats and readings and more! The Lion King by Lynne Murphy Lynne … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE IN OCTOBER!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

YOU ARE INVITED TO A LAUNCH! 13 CLAWS IN PRINT! The biggest event of the Mesdames’ year will take place Saturday, Oct. 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. when we launch the print copy of our new anthology, 13 Claws, … Continue reading →

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Mesdames Abroad Part 4

Posted on September 10, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

On Location…in the west of England, long ago… In Part 4 of our travel series, Melodie Campbell, our Queen of Comedy, tells us how travel lead to a haunting and inspiring setting for her comic time travel novel, Rowena Through … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: SEPTEMBER

Posted on August 31, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

WE’RE BACK!! And Fall 2017 is going to be hot and super busy for The Mesdames. BIG NEWS! Our first Big News item: 13 Claws, our latest anthology is going to press! We have received a wonderful endorsement from renowned Canadian … Continue reading →

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A Hot Wind in August plus 13 Claws: A Sample Bite of Stories – Part 2!

Posted on August 16, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

The fall promises to be hot for the Mesdames! Mme Melodie Campbell, our Queen of Comedy, has just announced her new book, Worst Date Ever! Just looking at the rogues gallery on the cover will make you dial 911 for help but failing … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move: June 2017

Posted on May 30, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

June is a busy month for the Mesdames leading up to our summer break when we’ll be doing what authors do – WRITING! Things get super-hot again in the fall with Word on the Street and Bouchercon 2017, the crime fiction world conference. And of course, the launch of our latest … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move-May 2017

Posted on April 30, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

AND THE WINNER IS: For our upcoming anthology, 13 Claws, the Mesdames ran a contest for authors who had never before published a crime fiction story. We had a large number of quality entries so the decision was not easy. We’re delighted to announce … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move–April, 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

THE ARTHUR ELLIS AWARDS ARE COMING! The biggest night of the year for Crime Writers of Canada (next to the Arthur Ellis banquet itself) will take place Thursday, April 20th when the shortlist for this year’s Arthur Ellis Awards will be … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move -March 2017 – An Update

Posted on February 26, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

CALLING ALL NEW CRIME FICTION AUTHORS! Only 5 days to submit your crime fiction story to 13 Claws. The deadline for submissions by authors previously unpublished in crime fiction is March 15, 2017. Check the tab on this website for submission rules! *** … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move-Jan. 2017

Posted on January 8, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

It’s 2017! How did that happen? The Mesdames of Mayhem are getting back to work after a holiday break, teaching classes, appearing on panels and encouraging the public to read more books. We hope everyone gave and received lots of … Continue reading →