New publications, book readings, podcasts and more. December looks to be a busy and festive time for our Mesdames and Monsieurs. We hope you can join us!
CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Mme Lisa De Nikolits has signed a contract with Level Best Books for her new novel, That Time I Killed You, a twisted tale of iced cakes and murderous intent… the publication date is set for 2026.
Big congrats to Mme Jayne Barnard for her story, “King Larp”, in Sisters in Crime West’s new anthology, Crime Wave 3: Dangerous Games. Jayne is also one of the Senior Editors.
Congratulations to Mme Melissa Yi for her latest story “The Longest Night of the Year”, published in the 2024 November/December issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine.
READINGS
Mmes Lisa De Nikolits and Lynne Murphy are reading at The Noir Before Christmas, hosted by Jeffrey Round and Hope Thompson. Wednesday, December 4th, at 7 p.m. at the Black Eagle Bar, 1st floor, Back Room, 457 Church Street. Black Eagle Toronto.
Mme Jane Burfield is reading at this month’s Brews and Clues, Thursday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m., Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carleton St. Hosted by Des Ryan. STOUT IRISH PUB Cabbage Town, Toronto, Ontario
PODCASTS
The Mesdames and Messieurs podcast with Erik D’Souza for Crime Writers of Canada is scheduled for December 12th, with Mmes Jane Burfield, M. H. Callway, Donna Carrick, Rosemary McCracken, Lynne Murphy, Lorna Poplak, Melissa Yi and M. Blair Keetch, (time to be confirmed). Crime Writers of Canada – Home
THE 13TH LETTER
Big thanks to Maureen Jennings for her wonderful review of our new anthology, The 13th Letter. Maureen writes:
Another great outing by the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem. This 6th anthology is a wonderful variety of stories; some very funny; some sad; some even a little troubling. All engrossing. Well done.
Maureen Jennings. (Murdoch Mysteries/ Tom Tyler series/ Paradise Café series.)
UPCOMING
Stand by for the Mesdames and Messieurs’ Year End Book Review to be published shortly. Books make excellent prezzies for the holiday season!
Sisters in Crime Toronto’s Holiday party is on Thursday, December 19th, at 6:00 p.m. at Hot House, 35 Church Street. This event is for members and guests only.
The deadline for submissions to the CWC Awards of Excellence is December 15th. All submissions are electronic so no need to worry about the postal strike. Crime Writers of Canada – Home
THANKS TO…
Remember the fabulous photographer who took our iconic photograph at the Darling Mansion?
His name is Henry Vanderspek. Whether in city streets of North America and Europe or the dusty roads of rural East Africa, Henry finds joy in capturing vibrant local atmosphere and drawing the viewer in to celebrate the many ways people live a full life.
About Henry:
His images have been published in TheGlobeandMail.com, BlogTO, CBC Toronto, CTV Ottawa, Vice Canada, CNN.com and several local Canadian newspapers. In 2021 he worked with East End Arts and GreekTown on the Danforth BIA to document and celebrate Humans of the Danforth. Other notable exhibits featured Old World Shoes, which won “Best in Exhibition” in the 2022 DesignTO Festival and Taxi Drivers of Toronto, in the 2017 Contact Photo Festival. His images have won awards and been displayed in Toronto City Hall offices. Each year Henry exhibits his art images in several outdoor art shows, such as the Queen West Art Crawl, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, and Danforth East Arts Fair.
Apart from being a wonderful philanthropist and photographer, Henry has a range of lovely products that might be just what your Christmas stocking needs (we all deserve a self-gift after this year!), or maybe you’ve got a hard-to-please relative or Secret Santa that you need the perfect gift for.
Book Lovers tote bag
For example, how about this fabulous Book Lovers tote bag? The image on the bag is from the “World’s Biggest Book Store”, formerly located on Edward Street in Toronto. For his products, check out CultureSnap and all the links below. You can order by email to arrange pick-up or delivery, which is very handy too.
He’s also available for photojournalism assignments, to document your organization in images and words, for event photography and creative portraits, and is always looking for interesting venues to display his work.
Contact details:
Henry Vanderspek
www.CultureSnap.ca
416-655-9922
X: @culture_snap
Instagram: @culturesnap
Facebook: CultureSnapPhotography
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