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
OCTOBER STORY: Possessed by Cheryl Freedman
Cheryl Freedman is a professional editor of non-fiction and scholarly works and of crime fiction. She also writes crime, fantasy and speculative fiction. In 2004, she was awarded the Crime Writers of Canada Derrick Murdoch Award for service to the … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Can Con 2023, October 13-15th, Ottawa
Check it out! Can Con 2023 takes place this weekend, October 13 to 15th in Ottawa, Ontario at the Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street. And Mme Madona Skaff, who writes speculative fiction as well as crime/mystery, will be there! She’ll … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, OCTOBER 2023
Dear Readers, New books, library panels, author readings and a double book launch! Along with pumpkin spice, the fall season is in full swing for the Mesdames and Messieurs. CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mme Madeleine Harris-Callway’s new book of short stories, … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Mme Lisa de Nikolits to Host Tartan Turban on September 22nd!
Mark your calendars! Mme Lisa de Nikolits is curating the next Tartan Turban Secret Readings on Friday, September 22nd at 7 pm, Ste 301, 577 Kingston Road, Toronto. The event features writers, Anita Jack-Davies, Rummana Chowdry, Mark Sampson and Gavin … Continue reading
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SEPTEMBER STORY: Winona and the CHUM Chart by Catherine Dunphy
Catherine Dunphy is a critically acclaimed biographer and author of young adult novels. After a long career as a journalist, she retired to take up a life of crime…fiction. Cathy adores bookshops and libraries. Her crime-solving librarian, Winona, is the … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Mme Melodie Campbell in Globe and Mail!
Mme Melodie Campbell is today’s featured author on First Person, a regular part of The Globe and Mail. Find out why Melodie is our Queen of Comedy when you read this hilarious take on eloping – and how your grown … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, SEPTEMBER 2023
What a busy month, Dear Readers! Awards, books published and launched, writers’ events, interviews and author readings, a new Kickstarter for a new book, our September story and a series of writer workshops and panels at Toronto Public Library. CONGRATULATIONS … Continue reading
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AUGUST STORY: Watermelon Weekend by Donna Carrick
Author, publisher, editor, podcaster, mentor to emerging authors – Donna Carrick is our Renaissance person! And, of course, she is the co-founder of the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem. Donna is the award-winning author of three novels and a collection … Continue reading
NEWS FLASH: More Recognition for Melissa Yi
Mme Melissa Yi’s Edan Sze vs. The Red Rock Serial Killer is a finalist for the Claymore Award for Best First 50 Pages of an Unpublished Manuscript in the BEST JUVENILE / YA category. The winner will be announced on Saturday, … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, AUGUST 2023
Even during the lazy days of August, our Mesdames are out making tracks. Melissa Yi’s short story is up for an award. And Madeleine and Madona are headed off to Calgary as members of panels for When Words Collide. CONGRATULATIONS … Continue reading
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