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
Category Archives: books
Mesdames on the Move: November 2020
What a Busy Month, Dear Readers! As if October wasn’t exciting enough with the first month of our Zoom Book Launch Marathon and the launch of A Grave Diagnosis anthology on Halloween, November just might be even busier. Our authors … Continue reading
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Come Zoom with the Mesdames’ Mega Book Launch Marathon
We are delighted, dear Readers, to share with you our Zoom Book Launch schedule. In addition, we have a special video invitation to you to join editor Donna Carrick and all the Mesdames for the Halloween launch of A Grave … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, OCTOBER 2020
Happy Thanksgiving and Halloween! Strange spooky times, dear Readers! This October the Mesdames begin two terrific ventures not in the real world, but the new one…the Digital World!! This is our official start of the MESDAMES ZOOM BOOK LAUNCH MARATHON … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Word on the Street and More Great Book News!
The Mesdames have more happening to share this September. BOOKS Let’s start with the good news that Rosemary McCracken’s latest book, Uncharted Waters, is now available in paperback as well in all ebook formats, including Kobo. WORD ON THE STREET … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move: September 2020
Books and Events, Dear Readers! We will soon be making an exciting announcement about our Mega Book Launch Month later this fall. The Mesdames are going ZOOM with book launches this fall. We’ll post the dates as soon as they … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move: July/August 2020
GREETINGS READERS! Summer is here and it’s a scorcher. All the more reason to curl up with a great book, a cool drink and take it easy in the shade. And that’s exactly what the Mesdames will be doing for … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move: June 2020
WE’RE REACHING OUT TO CONNECT WITH YOU! This June, the Mesdames continue to connect with you online and in print despite the challenges of social distancing. With the sun shining, we hope to add a bit more light and magic … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move: May 2020
RECOGNITION TIME, DEAR READERS! May is awards season for the Mesdames. And we have three Mesdames’ nominees for awards. Although physical events aren’t taking place, we are looking forward to some exciting online announcements coming up. Our Mesdames have also … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move: April 2020
HAPPY SPRING TO ALL OUR READERS! And it will be one to remember. April opens crime writing award season! Many Mesdames and Monsieurs have entries in this year’s Arthur Ellis Awards. Good luck, everyone! The 2020 Arthur Ellis Awards Shortlist … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move: March 2020
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Happy Spring, Dear Readers! We are delighted to announce two new members have joined the Mesdames. A number of our Mesdames are participating in events. One of our Mesdames is now represented by a prestigious US … Continue reading
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Mesdames of Mayhem 