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Mesdames on the Move: February 2019

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

Happy Valentine’s Day! February is a busy month for the Mesdames with the year’s first new book launch, new events – and of course,  the Ontario Public Library Association’s annual superconference. FIRST NEW BOOK OF 2019! And Gina is back! … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move: January 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

Happy New Year Readers! In 2018, the Mesdames of Mayhem had a truly fabulous year to share with you.  In 2019, we’re looking forward to meeting many more of you at our upcoming events and workshops, as well as through your … Continue reading →

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2018: WOW WHAT A YEAR!

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

Happy New Year Readers! In 2018, the Mesdames of Mayhem came into their own. We had a truly fabulous year: a major new venture, awards and critical recognition and many book and story publications. We’re looking forward to another terrific … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: DECEMBER 2018

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE MESDAMES! The year is winding down but the Mesdames are still making news. Our very successful anthology, 13 Claws, remained a highlight in 2018, garnering four Arthur Ellis nominations!! What’s more, Mme Catherine Astolfo won this year’s Arthur Ellis Best Short Story Award … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE – NOVEMBER

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

Greetings, Readers! It’s November, time to get cozy with your favorite books, especially crime fiction! And for the hardy authors among us, it’s National Novel Writing Month, the annual writing marathon where participating writers aim to churn out 50,000 words … Continue reading →

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CONTEST ANNOUNCED FOR IN THE KEY OF THIRTEEN!

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

    Announcing our second short story contest for Canadian writers previously unpublished in the genre of crime fiction. The winning story will be included in our fourth anthology, In the Key of Thirteen, to be published in 2019. Check … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE – OCTOBER

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

Happy Thanksgiving and Halloween Readers! October is one of the busiest times of the year for authors – and readers. The nights are getting colder, the nights longer: all the better to cozy up with a delicious crime novel. Word on the Street … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE – SEPTEMBER

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

Welcome back, Readers! Hope you had a great summer holiday. Hard to believe it’s already September with this hot weather, but Fall is here and the Mesdames are back on the move with book news, readings and events. And we’re … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE – AUGUST UPDATE!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

Greetings Readers! Hope you’re enjoying this fine summer as much as we are. but even as we bask in the sun, we are on the move. As promised, here are our  updates for August!   BOOK READINGS AND EVENTS! On … Continue reading →

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Connecting with readers

Posted on July 22, 2018 by

via Connecting with readers Great blog by fellow mystery author, Jeff Markowitz on a wonderful and generous way to connect with readers.

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