Category Archives: News

Jane is an award-winning author of short fiction. She loves to show the darkness that lurks behind the facade of sweet domesticity and respectability. Recently she is experimenting with writing for young adults. Her story, “There Be Dragons”, was a … Continue reading →

The Mesdames: Many readers know that you were a financial journalist, because Pat Tierney, the protagonist of your four mystery novels, and the financial crimes she comes up against were inspired by your work.  But you’ve had many other thrilling … Continue reading →

Happy Fall, Dear Readers! The Mesdames have more exciting news popping up this September, including plans for a new anthology, more publications and recognition for members of our collective. ANNOUNCEMENTS New Anthology in 2022! We’re delighted to announce that our … Continue reading →

Jayne Barnard, Caro Soles, Melissa Yi and Madeleine Harris Callway are all participating in the When Words Collide virtual multi-genre conference from August 13 to 15th. Attendance at the conference is free but you must register through EventBrite and have Zoom on your computer. The conference is … Continue reading →

Ah, the Cat Days of August, Dear Readers! Lazing on the beach is fine, but the Mesdames aren’t letting the heat of August get in the way of our publications and writers’ events. Which means you, dear readers, are in … Continue reading →

HAPPY SUMMER, DEAR READERS! Summertime and the Mesdames are still rocking it with film, books, events and more recognition! We’ve also had time for reflection on what it means to be Canadian and who we are as writers. Some of … Continue reading →

Terrific news! Cat Mills and Felicity Justrabo just let us know that the documentary they made of the Mesdames of Mayhem will be part of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. In Australia!! Here’s the link: https://mdff.org.au/films/the-mesdames-of-mayhem MEGA CONGRATS TO MME … Continue reading →

Moonlight and Misadventure, the latest anthology edited by Judy Penz Sheluk (Superior Shores Press) is now available in ebook and print. M. H. Callway’s darkly humorous tale, “The Moon God of Broadmoor”, is one of the stories by 20+ amazing … Continue reading →

WE’RE BUSY, BUSY, BUSY, DEAR READERS June is a super-busy month for the Mesdames with lots of book news and events. We look forward to taking a break over the summer holidays to catch up on reading – and writing! … Continue reading →