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, 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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SEPTEMBER STORY: Old Never-Let-Go: the Mostly True Story of Ontario’s First Detective
We’re delighted to introduce, Lorna Poplak, the first true crime author to join the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem. Lorna studied law and French before a diverse career in IT and writing. Her first true crime book, Drop Dead: A … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, SEPTEMBER 2024
As the weather begins to cool and leaves fall, Dear Readers, September heats up the activities for our Mesdames and Messieurs with more events and book festivities. ANNOUNCEMENTS The 13th Letter, the Mesdames’ sixth anthology will be available for pre-order … Continue reading
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AUGUST STORY: Bad Vibrations by Rosalind Place
Roz, together with Marilyn Kay, keeps readers up to date on the doings of the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem. She has been writing since childhood: her first work was a 5-page book carefully printed on colored paper in grade … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: AUGUST 2024
Dear Readers, Just when summer seemed sleepy and we prepared to relax, enjoy a cool drink and read a book or two or three, our Mesdames and Messieurs popped up with more good news to share. PUBLICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS Erik D’Souza’s … Continue reading
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JULY STORY: The Haunting of Mississippi Belle by Ed Piwowarczyk
Ed Piwowarczyk is a veteran journalist who worked for the National Post, Toronto Sun and Sault Star. He is professional editor who, among his credits, edited Harlequin novels on a freelance basis. Ed is a film buff and a long term supporter of the … Continue reading
MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JULY/AUGUST 2024
Dear Readers, this is the summer of a revived Bony Blithe Mini-Con and much more! After the gloom of COVID, the Bony Blithe Mini-Con revived this June 15 offering six author panels, books sold and signed by terrific authors, some … Continue reading
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JUNE STORY: Night Vision by Mary Patterson
Mary Patterson worked as a potter and garden columnist for community newspapers. After retirement, she planted several community garden projects with her husband before turning to a life of crime…writing. Despite being a life-long dog fan and never having owned … Continue reading
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