Author Archives: mesdamesofmayhem

BREAKING NEWS: BONY BLITHE SHORTLIST 2021

Posted on April 14, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Mme Cheryl Freedman sends a long-awaited message to our readers! Pandemic or no pandemic, Bony Blithe is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2020 Bony Blithe/Bloody Words Light Mystery Award. So without further ado, here are five books that … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE FOR APRIL 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings Readers! It’s spring at last. Vaccinations are rolling out and the Mesdames are looking forward to seeing you all in the real world before too long. What’s more, April opens crime writing award season! And we’ve got plenty of … Continue reading →

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Best Bookshop Friend! R&L’s Book Nook, Alexandria, ON

Posted on March 16, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

An author’s best friends are bookstores and librarians who together link us to you, our readers. They introduce our novels and stories to people who would otherwise never learn about them. They alert our fans to our new works. And … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MARCH 2021

Posted on March 1, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Dear Readers, We’re Rolling Out New Features For You! As winter recedes we wanted to bring you something new.  Every month this year we’ll open a window into two of our members’ thoughts and lives through  fun facts about them … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Scorpion Scheme Now Available in Braille

Posted on February 11, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Melissa Yi’s Scorpion Scheme Now is in Braille! Blind readers can now experience the mystery and suspense of Melissa Yi’s latest book, Scorpion Scheme. This is exciting news, too, for the Mesdames as Melissa breaks new ground in reaching out … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: February 2021

Posted on February 2, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

It’s February Already, Dear Readers! And we’ve got a boxload of goodies being planned for the year. Besides our Blog Spotlight feature, we intend to add other ways for you to get to know our members and their writing better. … Continue reading →

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2020 Wow What a Year – Part 2

Posted on January 25, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings, Readers! Here as promised is the second part of our annual review for 2020. Despite COVID – maybe because of it! – we accomplished a huge amount. Part 2 tells you about our publications and the recognition received by … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: January 2021

Posted on January 16, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Welcome to New Beginnings, Dear Readers! As our Mesdames and Messieurs continue to write and make plans for 2021, good news from last year keeps popping up. This issue kicks off with the January 2021 issue of  The Big Thrill … Continue reading →

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2020: WOW WHAT A YEAR – Part One!

Posted on January 9, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy Much Better New Year Readers! Anno horribilis, AKA 2020, started out with the Mesdames’ normal busy schedule of book promotions, conferences and teaching. Then wham – COVID hit! Left Coast Crime San Diego ended after only half a day … Continue reading →

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Breaking News! Melissa Yi’s January 6th Bookbub Deal

Posted on January 3, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Don’t miss Bookbub’s January 6th Featured Deal. Mme Melissa Yi’s book Terminally Ill will be on sale for just 99 cents! Houdini Meets Murder Magic? Dr. Hope Sze steers clear of magic. But when “Elvis the Escape King” chains and nails … Continue reading →

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