Category Archives: Anthologies

Mesdames on the Move, March 2025

Dear Readers, March is upon us and excitement is in the air. As all await the winter thaw, we have new books, a capital talk about the dark world of crime and the prospect of a Dem Bones newsletter to … Continue reading

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE FEBRUARY, 2025

Dear Readers, We’ve got lots of fantastic reading coming your way this February. Books, anthologies and more ways to reach out to you, including Open Mics, a book launch at MOTIVE, an online workshop and Substack. CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Exciting … Continue reading

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, JANUARY 2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEAR READERS! Our Mesdames and Messieurs are striding out in the wintry weather and going places with audiobooks, a flurry of stories and novels, our own anthology, readings for your entertainment and the promise of another Bony … 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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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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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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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY 2024

Wow! What a spring we’re having, dear readers! A new anthology for the fall, two members shortlisted for the 2024 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, two book launches, interviews, a play and a friendly writing workshop and a … Continue reading

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Mesdames on the Move: April 2024

DEAR READERS, April brings you new books and stories, a new Bony Blithe Mini-Con, a play based on The Italian Cure, and Noir at the Bar is back! CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mme Catherine Astolofo’s new book, Auntie Beers, is coming … Continue reading

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WOW WHAT A YEAR 2023- PART 2- Author Celebration!

Greetings Readers! Wow What a Year, Part 1 highlighted our awards and our many public events: conferences, book launches, writers’ festivals, readings and more. Part 2 tells you what each of us accomplished in 2023, including our new books and … Continue reading

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