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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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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
MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, OCTOBER 2024
With less than a month away from our new anthology, other new short fiction from Lisa, Melissa and Rosalind, novels from Sylvia, Melissa and Melodie and other library activities from Rosemary and Donna this October, we have lots to be … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Exciting Events to Wind Up September
Word on the Street happens at Queen’s Park this weekend, September 28th from 11 am to 6 pm and September 29th from 10 am to 5 pm. The Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem are sharing a booth with friends from … Continue reading
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