Category Archives: Anthologies

2019: WOW WHAT A YEAR!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

Happy New Year Readers! The Mesdames of Mayhem had an absolutely stellar year in 2019. We were the subject of a CBC documentary: Meet the women who love murder | The Mesdames of Mayhem. We launched our fourth anthology, In … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move: December 2019

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE MESDAMES! Although 2019 is winding down the Mesdames are still making news. This year we had two huge highlights: the very successful launch of our fourth anthology, In the Key of 13 on October 26th and … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, NOVEMBER 2019

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Hello, Dear Readers, It’s hard to believe it’s November. Aren’t the fall colours wonderful? After the whirlwind of October, we Mesdames are still catching our breaths from the excitement of a new CBC short documentary on our  Mesdames’ collective and … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, OCTOBER 2019

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

Happy Thanksgiving and Halloween, Dear Readers! October is one of the busiest times of the year for authors – and readers. As the days and nights get colder, what could be better than to cozy up to our latest anthology? … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE – SEPTEMBER 2019

Posted on September 1, 2019 by

Welcome back, Readers! We hope you had a great summer holiday. September begins with a bang for the Mesdames, with a new book by Mme Melodie Campbell, and lots more book news and events. September also has one of the year’s … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Our Cover for Our New Anthology

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

Ta Dah! Our Cover for In the Key of 13! We’re so excited to reveal our cover for the Mesdames of Mayhem’s fourth anthology, In the Key of 13,  to be published in the fall by Carrick Publishing.  Many thanks … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JULY AND AUGUST 2019

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

Happy Summer, Readers! The Mesdames are taking it easy in July and August, gearing up for a super-busy fall with Word on the Street, the Women Killing It mystery festival in Picton, new book launches and many reading events. No worries: Our … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move: April 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

HAPPY SPRING TO ALL OUR READERS! April is an amazing month for Canadian crime writing and especially for the Mesdames. We don’t just emerge from hibernation – we ROAR! What’s more, April opens crime writing award season! And we’ve got plenty … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move: January 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

Happy New Year Readers! In 2018, the Mesdames of Mayhem had a truly fabulous year to share with you.  In 2019, we’re looking forward to meeting many more of you at our upcoming events and workshops, as well as through your … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: DECEMBER 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE MESDAMES! The year is winding down but the Mesdames are still making news. Our very successful anthology, 13 Claws, remained a highlight in 2018, garnering four Arthur Ellis nominations!! What’s more, Mme Catherine Astolfo won this year’s Arthur Ellis Best Short Story Award … Continue reading →

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