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
WOW WHAT A YEAR 2024: Part 1 – Kudos and Events!
Happy New Year, Dear Readers! The Mesdames and Messieurs had another stellar year in 2024. It was the Year of the Comeback with the return of Bony Blithe and Noir at the Bar. We had terrific real-world events – and … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, JANUARY 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEAR READERS! Our Mesdames and Messieurs are striding out in the wintry weather and going places with audiobooks, a flurry of stories and novels, our own anthology, readings for your entertainment and the promise of another Bony … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: THE MESDAMES AND MESSIEURS OF MAYHEM ON CWC PODCAST
We were delighted to be interviewed by Erik D’Souza of Crime Writers of Canada to tell listeners about our history, work together and our SIX anthologies, especially our latest, The 13th Letter. Listen to our podcast here: CWC Website: https://crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en/page/podcasts/permalink/the-mesdames-and-messieurs-of-mayhem-the-13th-letter … Continue reading
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THE MESDAMES 2024 YEAR END BOOK REVIEW
Happy Holidays, Dear Readers! It’s winter solstice and the Holidays. What’s more wonderful than snuggling up with terrific new books and stories by the fabulous Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem? Whether you love cozy crime, thrillers, whodunnits, noir, Sherlockania, romance … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, DECEMBER 2024
New publications, book readings, podcasts and more. December looks to be a busy and festive time for our Mesdames and Monsieurs. We hope you can join us! CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mme Lisa De Nikolits has signed a contract with Level … Continue reading
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NOVEMBER STORY: The Moonlight Sonata by Caro Soles
Caro Soles is an author, editor, creative writing teacher and the founder of Canada’s first national crime writers conference, Bloody Words. She is a master of multiple genres as well as literary fiction: crime, speculative fiction, historicals- and gay male … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, NOVEMBER 2024
The Mesdames and Messieurs began November with the fabulous launch of their new anthology, The 13th Letter, at their favorite bookstore, Sleuth of Baker Street. They’ll also be the guests at this month’s Brews and Clues, hosted by Des Ryan. … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Exciting events and news!
Mme Lisa De Nikolits is reading at the the Halloween “Spooktacular” event by Minstrels and Bards this Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:30 to pm. Costumes encouraged! The event takes place at the Southern Cross, Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto. And Mme … Continue reading
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OCTOBER STORY: Soul Behind the Face by Madona Skaff
Madona Skaff uses her scientific background to create her crime and speculative fiction. She is the author of the Naya Investigates series about a young woman disabled by multiple sclerosis who turns sleuth to solve crimes as well as several … Continue reading
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