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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: September 2020
Books and Events, Dear Readers! We will soon be making an exciting announcement about our Mega Book Launch Month later this fall. The Mesdames are going ZOOM with book launches this fall. We’ll post the dates as soon as they … Continue reading
NEWS FLASH! Cover Reveal for A Grave Diagnosis
Greetings Readers! Carrick Publishing’s new crime fiction anthology, A Grave Diagnosis, is coming out this fall and includes stories by 18 Mesdames and Monsieurs of Mayhem! The cover by designer wizard, Sara Carrick, is eerie, compelling and thrilling. We couldn’t … Continue reading
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Spotlight on Lisa de Nikolits and her Goodreads Blog
History of Interview with an Author The Mesdames of Mayhem: When did Interview with an Author (IAA) begin? Lisa: I’ve been blogging on Goodreads since May 15, 2014. I started with The Witchdoctor’s Bones and “Why Write About … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move: July/August 2020
GREETINGS READERS! Summer is here and it’s a scorcher. All the more reason to curl up with a great book, a cool drink and take it easy in the shade. And that’s exactly what the Mesdames will be doing for … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH! Big Congrats and Terrific Books!
Greetings Readers! June is turning out to be a terrific month of recognition for the Mesdames. Here’s the great news since our June newsletter. Lisa De Nikolits‘ latest novel, The Occult Persuasion and the Anarchist’s Solution, has been long-listed for … Continue reading
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Spotlight on Bad Girl Blog
The Mesdames of Mayhem: How long has your blog been running? Melodie: Ten years this month! Wow. The Mesdames: Why did you start blogging? Melodie: My first novel publisher was a big fan of social media, and put me on … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move: June 2020
WE’RE REACHING OUT TO CONNECT WITH YOU! This June, the Mesdames continue to connect with you online and in print despite the challenges of social distancing. With the sun shining, we hope to add a bit more light and magic … Continue reading
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SPOTLIGHT ON MOVING TARGET
ROSEMARY MCCRACKEN: MOVING TARGET The Mesdames of Mayhem: How long has your blog been running, and why did you start it? Rosemary: I started Moving Target in 2011, after I signed my first publishing contract with Imajin Books for Safe … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Another Dead to Writes Author Interview and More Author Recognition
DEAD TO WRITES INTERVIEWS BLAIR KEETCH Zoom over to M Blair Keetch, whose short story “A Contrapuntal Duet” won a place in our In the Key of 13 Anthology, recently spoke to publisher Donna Carrick about his upcoming novel Flight … Continue reading
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