The 13th Letter, M is for Mesdames, Messieurs and…Murder
In the Spirit of 13, A spirited crime anthology
In the Key of 13, an anthology of music and murder
13 Claws, an anthology of crime stories
13 O’Clock, an anthology of crime stories
THIRTEEN, an anthology of crime stories
Catherine Astolfo
Rosemary Aubert, Mme Emerita
J.E. (Jayne) Barnard
Jane Burfield
M.H. Callway, Founder
Melodie Campbell
Donna Carrick, Founder
Lisa de Nikolits
Catherine Dunphy
Cheryl Freedman
Therese Greenwood
Marilyn Kay
Blair Keetch
Rosemary McCracken
Cat Mills
Marian Misters
Lynne Murphy
Mary M. Patterson, Mme Emerita
Ed Piwowarczyk
Rosalind Place
Lorna Poplak
Madona Skaff
Caro Soles
Kevin Thornton
Sylvia Maultash Warsh
Melissa Yi
Author Archives: mesdamesofmayhem
NEWS FLASH: Welcome Guest Author, Hope Thompson!
The Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem are delighted to announce that crime writer, Hope Thompson will be our Guest Author in our upcoming anthology, The Power of 13. Hope Thompson has a background in theatre, film and television, and in … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move, February 2026
Wow! Have we got a busy February for you, Dear Readers. Despite the bone-chilling cold and snow, we have a month of stories, readings, presentations and new ways to reach writers and readers. And don’t forget, Bony Blithe in May, … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move, January 2026
Happy New Year, Dear Readers! Our year is already purring with new life: an exciting new book in progress, an award-winning Blog, our own Year-End Review and another great Bony Blithe mini-conference later in the year. And don’t forget, our … Continue reading
In Memoriam: Mary Patterson
Mary Patterson, officially our oldest Madame of Mayhem, passed away last week after a long illness. She kept her wonderful sense of humour up to the last day of her life. Mary joined the Mesdames in 2017 after she won … Continue reading
THE MESDAMES 2025 YEAR END BOOK REVIEW
Happy Holidays, Dear Readers! Winter has arrived, and the Holidays are just around the corner. Books make great gifts. What’s more wonderful than snuggling up to a book or story by the fabulous Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem? Whether you … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move, December 2025
New publications, book readings, presentations, CWC Award submissions and Bony Blithe is gearing up for May. December looks to be a busy and festive time for our Mesdames and Monsieurs. We hope you can join us! CONGRATULATIONS The pub launch … Continue reading
NEWS FLASH: New November Events!
The Toronto International Festival Authors salutes romance writing. On Saturday, November 22nd, 1 pm, Mme Lisa De Nikolits will be moderating the panel on YA Romance with authors, Jackie Khalilieh and M. K. Lobb. The festival is taking place at … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Great Recognition for The Many Names of Robert Cree
Terrific news! The Many Names of Robert Cree which Therese Greenwood wrote with her friend, Elder Robert Cree, is getting great recognition, including high praise from Publisher’s Weekly. On Monday, November 17th, 6 to 9 pm, celebrated actor, Lorne Cardinal, … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, November 2025
Dear Readers, We’ve got a title for our 7th anthology and more good news about another Merry Widow book and Burlington Litfest, a TIFA panel and Lisa de Nikolits’, Rosemary McCracken and M. H. Callway‘s new Editing Course. ANTHOLOGY #7 … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, October 2025
Dear Readers, We’ve got plenty to offer in October, and it’s not just giving thanks to you for staying with us. We’ve got new books—novels, short stories and non-fiction, even some poetry to keep you reading. What’s more, we’ve got … Continue reading
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Tagged award winning writers, book-review, books, Canadian Crime writers, crime fiction, fiction, mesdames of mayhem, mystery, poetry, reading, suspense, Writing
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