Category Archives: News

NEWS FLASH: Noir at the Bar Tomorrow!

Posted on June 2, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

Join Mme Hope Thompson, Jeffrey Round and a group of talented noir writers at the Churchmouse Pub, 475 Church Street, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7 pm. Many Toronto noir authors promise to be in the audience!

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NEWS FLASH: Mme Sylvia Warsh Wins CWC Best Short Story!

Posted on May 29, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

MEGA CONGRATS to the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem’s very own Sylvia Warsh for winning the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Best Short Story! “Polly Wants a Freaking Cracker” tells the story of a lawyer who is … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, MAY 2026

Posted on May 5, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

DEAR READERS Spring is finally upon us, and we have huge news to share: wonderful recognition from the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence for four Mesdames Plus exciting conferences and events, a cool book launch and a new … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH: Hope Thompson’s Film Chosen

Posted on April 26, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

Hope Thompson’s film, It Happened in the Stacks, will be in the April 30th screening and panel at V-Tape, This is the Feminist Archive: Mystery & True Crime. This is a ticketed event. Location: The Commons at 401 Richmond Street … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH: Mega Congrats to Therese Greenwood!

Posted on April 14, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

Mega congrats to Therese Greenwood who co-wrote the biography of her friend, Elder Robert Cree, The Many Names of Robert Cree (ECW Press). On March 30th, this critically acclaimed book won the bronze medal from the 2026 Axiom Business Book … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES OF MAYHEM, APRIL 2026

Posted on March 31, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

DEAR READERS, April is always an exciting time for the Mesdames and Messieurs: the beginning of awards season, writer conferences such as Bony Blithe and the Toronto Indie Author Conference, more events and new books launched. CONGRATULATIONS The Short Mystery … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH! Coming up soon!

Posted on March 20, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

Three great events are coming up at the end of March and the very beginning of April – and bringing spring with it, we hope! On April 1st, the Short Mystery Fiction Society will announce the Derringer short lists. There … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move, March 2026

Posted on March 9, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

Dear Readers, Time for a little romp in the sun, but not too long. We are busy writing stories for our anthology, while Rosemary and Melissa have other stories accepted. Melodie has another Merry Widow novel and a new comedy … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH: Meet Hope Thompson!

Posted on March 2, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

Our Guest Author, Hope Thompson, is launching her short story collection,  Dark Thoughts & Other Stories, this Wednesday, March 4th, 7 pm at The Churchmouse Pub, 475 Church Street. Hosted by broadcaster, Nora Young and featuring surprise guests!

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WOW WHAT A YEAR 2025: Kudos and Events!

Posted on February 28, 2026 by mesdamesofmayhem

Hello, Dear Readers! The Mesdames and Messieurs had yet another stellar year in 2025! It was The Year of Hard Work and Fun! Altogether, we published four crime novels, two non-fiction books, six novellas and 17 works of short fiction … Continue reading →

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