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
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY 2023
It’s spring and the Mesdames have come roaring back from winter with events, publications and even better, terrific recognition from our writing communities! Do come out and meet us in person at our many events in May and June! CONGRATULATIONS!! … Continue reading
NEWS FLASH! Melissa Yi Derringer Winner!
Huge congratulations to Mme Melissa Yi for winning this year’s Derringer for Best Short Short Story! “My Two-Legs” was published in 2022 in the September/October issue of Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. In her moving story, a loyal dog strives to … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH! CWC Awards of Excellence Shortlists
Great News for the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem! Delighted that two works from our latest anthology, In the Spirit of 13, (Carrick Publishing, 2022) have been nominated for the CWC Awards of Excellence. M. H. Callway’s light-hearted satire, “Amdur’s … Continue reading
APRIL STORY: There Be Dragons by Jane Burfield
Our April story, “There Be Dragons”, is from our third anthology, 13 Claws, (Carrick Publishing, 2017.) All the tales in the collection involve animals…and crime. Many are our dear companions, cats and dogs; others are perhaps, as in Jane’s story, … Continue reading
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BREAKING NEWS: SHETLAND NOIR AND MORE
At the international Shetland Noir Conference, Mme Lisa de Nikolits will moderate a panel, When you don’t know who to trust, with thriller writers Shari Lapena, Gilly MacMillan and Louise Mangos to explore how they use the characters, settings and … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: APRIL 2023
Happy Spring, Dear Readers! April not only opens awards season but also offers new opportunities for growth and ways the Mesdames can reach out to you. CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Congratulations to Mme Madeleine Harris-Callway. Her story, “Wisteria Cottage”, is part … Continue reading
MARCH STORY: “Rubies for Romeo” by Jayne Barnard
Our March story is from our newest anthology, In the Spirit of 13, (Carrick Publishing, 2022) where we took “spirit” to mean the supernatural, the debunking of same or simply alcohol! Jayne Barnard writes crime and suspense fiction in which … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MARCH 2023
Our return to live events is our biggest news as we march towards spring. But we’re pleased to highlight Jayne Barnard’s post on Sleuthsayers and her short story, “Rubies for Romeo”, for your enjoyment in mid-March. EVENTS The Mesdames and … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH! Back in the Real World!
THE MESDAMES OF MAYHEM and ONE MONSIEUR PRESENT An Afternoon of Thrilling Crime Love mysteries and crime fiction? Interested in learning about the craft and business of crime writing? Join us for a discussion with four local mystery and crime … Continue reading
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FEBRUARY STORY: “The Canadian Caper” by Rosemary Aubert
This month we’re delighted to share Rosemary Aubert’s comedy mystery, “The Canadian Caper” set in Niagara Falls, New York. Her story appeared in our very first anthology, Thirteen, (Carrick Publishing, 2013.) Why choose Thirteen as the title? It just so … Continue reading
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