Category Archives: News

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JULY and AUGUST

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

Greetings Readers! The Mesdames are taking it easy in July and August, gearing up for a super-busy fall with Word on the Street, the Women Killing It mystery festival in Picton, new book launches and many reading events.   No … Continue reading →

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NEW WAY TO SELL BOOKS – VENDING MACHINES!

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

No doubt about it – selling print books is getting harder and harder. E books are great for portability and quick access to exciting new reads. But print books have several advantages: FANG can’t track your reading progress and you … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JUNE

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

Greetings Readers! June is another super-busy month for the Mesdames with loads of reading events,  publication news. But first, the biggest news for 2018: 13 CLAWS WINS THE ARTHUR ELLIS!!!   Thursday, May 24th was   Carrick Publishing’s night! For … Continue reading →

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TWO GREAT EVENTS COMING UP!

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

Greetings Readers!               The Mesdames have two great events coming up next week. On Thursday, May 26th, 6 pm, we will be attending the Arthur Ellis Awards gala at the Arts and Letters Club, … Continue reading →

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THE MESDAMES LOVE A GOOD CHAT!

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

via The Mesdames love a good chat! The Mesdames visited Vanessa’s Picks this week. Click the above link to join our chat! Thanks to Mme Rosemary McCracken for sharing!

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY

Posted on April 29, 2018 by

 GREAT NEWS READERS! MAY is one of the most important months of the year for Canadian crime writing when Crime Writers of Canada announces the winners of the Arthur Ellis awards for excellence in crime fiction. The  2018 Arthur Ellis Awards … Continue reading →

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TERRIFIC NEWS FROM ARTHUR ELLIS!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

              Thursday, April 18th will be a night to remember for the Mesdames, with FOUR Arthur Ellis nominations for 13 Claws!! We were blown away to be so honoured! And we owe everything to … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: APRIL

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

HAPPY SPRING, READERS! April is an amazing month for Canadian crime writing and especially for the Mesdames. We don’t just emerge from hibernation – we ROAR! With spring comes spring cleaning. Our website is up to date thanks to the … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MARCH

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY READERS!   Greetings Readers! Spring is in the air so we are sprucing up the Mesdames website.  Our overhaul will be done in stages, so stay tuned! Under Events and Workshops, you will now find the … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: FEBRUARY

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY READERS! February is a busy month for the Mesdames with the year’s first new book launch, lots of readings and events – and of course,  the Ontario Public Library Association’s annual superconference.   FIRST NEW BOOK OF 2018! Mme … Continue reading →

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