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Raising a Glass to the Best Bloody Conference Ever! ~ by Donna Carrick

Posted on June 19, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

What do you call 250 Canadian Crime Writers at the Toronto Hyatt Regency in June? A Bloody Blast, that’s what! Chaired by our own Mme Cheryl Freedman (aka She Who Must Be Obeyed), featuring Canadian Guest of Honour Vicki Delany, … Continue reading →

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Life is like a book of chocolates ~ Guest blogger Lisa de Nikolits

Posted on June 10, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Life is like a book of chocolates. Yeah, I know, that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense! But bear with me and let me explain. I am a bookaholic and a chocoholic and it occurred to me the other … Continue reading →

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Arthur Ellis Awards ~ June 5, 2014, Arts & Letters Club, Toronto

Posted on June 6, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Well, Friends, the results are in. Our beloved THIRTEEN did not win the Arthur Ellis Award last night, but it certainly made a terrific showing, with TWO nominations for Best Short Story. Our two nominees are: Watermelon Weekend by Donna … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mesdames, Donna Carrick ~ by Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on May 27, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Authors, teachers, business-women, and so much more… Our own Joan O’Callaghan presents a series of interviews with each of our Mesdames. An executive member of Crime Writers Of Canada, Donna Carrick volunteers her time as a mentor to aspiring CWC … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mesdames, Melodie Campbell ~ by Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on May 20, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Authors, teachers, business-women, and so much more… Our own Joan O’Callaghan presents a series of interviews with each of our Mesdames. Melodie Campbell got her start writing comedy (stand-up and columns.) She was invited into the Toronto Press Club in … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mesdames, Rosemary Aubert ~ by Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on May 13, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Authors, teachers, business-women, and so much more… Our own Joan O’Callaghan presents a series of interviews with each of our Mesdames. Our third, Rosemary Aubert, is the author of sixteen books, among them the acclaimed Ellis Portal mystery series and … Continue reading →

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KILLING PEOPLE IS WHAT I DO ~ Melodie Campbell

Posted on May 9, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

“Why would you ever want to write about murder?” said the horrified relative. “Why not write a nice little romance?” Why indeed? As I quickly added another relative to kill in my next book (you would be shocked how often … Continue reading →

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BOOK COVERS: AN ART EXPLOSION! ~ M.H. Callway

Posted on May 6, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings Readers! Technological revolution causes a paradox in impacted businesses: a rapid crumbling of seemingly impregnable bastions of commerce coupled with the birth of flourishing new enterprises. The proliferation of the e-book has led to a huge demand for book … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mesdames, Jane Burfield ~ by Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on April 28, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Authors, teachers, business-women, and so much more… Our own Joan O’Callaghan presents a series of interviews with each of our Mesdames. Our second, Jane Burfield, won the Bony Pete Short Story Award in 2001 for “Slow Death and Taxes”, the … Continue reading →

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We Are So Proud…………………….. by Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on April 26, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

What a few months it’s been for both THIRTEEN and its contributing authors, the fabulous Mesdames of Mayhem! On Thursday, April 25, an excited audience gathered on the lower level of Indigo at Manulife in Toronto to enjoy readings by … Continue reading →