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
Mesdames on the Move: June 2017
June is a busy month for the Mesdames leading up to our summer break when we’ll be doing what authors do – WRITING! Things get super-hot again in the fall with Word on the Street and Bouchercon 2017, the crime fiction world conference. And of course, the launch of our latest … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 Claws, advice for writers, anthology, award winning authors, award winning writers, bouchercon 2017, Canadian Crime writers, Caro Soles, Carrick Publishing, creative writing, crime fiction, crime writers, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Lisa de Nikolits, M.H. Callway, Melodie Campbell, mesdames of mayhem, mystery, Rosemary McCracken, sisters in crime, Word on the Street
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Learn With the Mesdames Part 5
The Student Turned Teacher by Rosemary McCracken This is another in our series on Mesdames who teach and also learn along with their students. This month we feature Mme. Rosemary McCracken, author of the Pat Tierney series. Rosemary’s most recent … Continue reading
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Learn With the Mesdames Part 4: A Pleasant Summer Sojourn!
Summer Learning: A Most Pleasant Sojourn By Rosemary Aubert This is another in our series of blogs by Mesdames who teach and also learn, along with their students. This month we feature Mme. Rosemary Aubert, author of the acclaimed Ellis Portal … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move–April, 2017
THE ARTHUR ELLIS AWARDS ARE COMING! The biggest night of the year for Crime Writers of Canada (next to the Arthur Ellis banquet itself) will take place Thursday, April 20th when the shortlist for this year’s Arthur Ellis Awards will be … Continue reading
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Tagged award winning authors, award winning writers, Canadian authors, Canadian Crime writers, Cheryl Freedman, cozies, crime fiction, crime writers, funny, humor, Lisa de Nikolits, M.H. Callway, Melodie Campbell, mesdames of mayhem, mystery, Rosemary Aubert, Rosemary McCracken
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Learn With the Mesdames Part 3: The Accidental Teacher
This continues our series by Mesdames who teach. This month we feature Mme. Sylvia Warsh, who writes about her experiences working with seniors. Sylvia is the author of the Dr. Rebecca Temple series. Her novel Find Me Again won an Edgar award. … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move -March 2017 – An Update
CALLING ALL NEW CRIME FICTION AUTHORS! Only 5 days to submit your crime fiction story to 13 Claws. The deadline for submissions by authors previously unpublished in crime fiction is March 15, 2017. Check the tab on this website for submission rules! *** … Continue reading
LEARN WITH THE MESDAMES PT.2: Scary Stuff, Kids! Tips on Talking to Schoolchildren
CALLING ALL NEW CRIME FICTION AUTHORS! The deadline for submissions by authors previously unpublished in crime fiction to 13 Claws is barely a month away on March 15, 2017. Check the tab on this website for submission rules! **** This … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move February 2017
Friday, Feb.3 Speed Dating for Writers and Librarians ! The Ontario Library Association will be holding its Super Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. West. A bevy of Mesdames will be appearing during the Crime Writers of Canada … Continue reading
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Learn With the Mesdames No. 1
Over the next few months we will be publishing a series of blogs from Mesdames who write and also teach writing. This month we feature our Queen of Comedy, Mme. Melodie Campbell, author of the Goddaughter mysteries. Vegetables for … Continue reading
