Category Archives: Anthologies

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, FEBRUARY 2024

Posted on February 2, 2024 by mesdamesofmayhem

DEAR READERS, February is more than hearts and chocolates. We have a big surprise for you this month. We also continue to publish new books/stories for your delight, do talks and readings and even a fun new play at the … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, JANUARY 2024

Posted on January 3, 2024 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy New Year, Dear Readers! We are starting the year with a bang! A new anthology is in the works for the fall of 2024. And we’re welcoming a new member, Lorna Poplak. What’s more, there are new books, new … Continue reading →

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THE MESDAMES 2023 YEAR END BOOK REVIEW

Posted on December 15, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

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 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, DEAR READERS! Despite the bustle of this holiday period, our Mesdames are still working to provide our readers with more reading delights, including Mme Madona Skaff’s book signing in Ottawa and a panel at the Toronto Reference Library. … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 1, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

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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MME STORY for MAY: Amdur’s Cat by M. H. Callway

Posted on May 15, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

M. H. Callway writes mostly crime fiction short stories and novellas, many of which have won or been short-listed for leading awards, including the CWC Awards and the Derringer. This year her work was nominated in both the short story … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: SHETLAND NOIR AND MORE

Posted on April 4, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

At the international Shetland Noir Conference, Mme Lisa de Nikolits will moderate a panel, When you don’t know who to trust, with thriller writers Shari Lapena, Gilly MacMillan and Louise Mangos to explore how they use the characters, settings and … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: APRIL 2023

Posted on April 1, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy Spring, Dear Readers! April not only opens awards season but also offers new opportunities for growth and ways the Mesdames can reach out to you. CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Congratulations to Mme Madeleine Harris-Callway. Her story, “Wisteria Cottage”, is part … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MARCH 2023

Posted on March 4, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Our return to live events is our biggest news as we march towards spring. But we’re pleased to highlight Jayne Barnard’s post on Sleuthsayers and her short story, “Rubies for Romeo”, for your enjoyment in mid-March. EVENTS The Mesdames and … Continue reading →

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WOW WHAT A YEAR – PART TWO- Author Celebration!

Posted on February 8, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

The Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem had one of their busiest years ever in 2022! Part 1 told about our recognitions and our many happenings: conferences, book launches, podcasts, readings, interviews and more. Part 2 tells you about our authors, … Continue reading →

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