Category Archives: News

SEPTEMBER STORY: Winona and the CHUM Chart by Catherine Dunphy

Posted on September 14, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Catherine Dunphy is a critically acclaimed biographer and author of young adult novels. After a long career as a journalist, she retired to take up a life of crime…fiction. Cathy adores bookshops and libraries. Her crime-solving librarian, Winona, is the … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH: Mme Melodie Campbell in Globe and Mail!

Posted on September 7, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Mme Melodie Campbell is today’s featured author on First Person, a regular part of The Globe and Mail. Find out why Melodie is our Queen of Comedy when you read this hilarious take on eloping – and how your grown … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, SEPTEMBER 2023

Posted on September 1, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

What a busy month, Dear Readers! Awards, books published and launched, writers’ events, interviews and author readings, a new Kickstarter for a new book, our September story and a series of writer workshops and panels at Toronto Public Library. CONGRATULATIONS … Continue reading →

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AUGUST STORY: Watermelon Weekend by Donna Carrick

Posted on August 15, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Author, publisher, editor, podcaster, mentor to emerging authors – Donna Carrick is our Renaissance person! And, of course, she is the co-founder of the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem. Donna is the award-winning author of three novels and a collection … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH: More Recognition for Melissa Yi

Posted on August 14, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Mme Melissa Yi’s Edan Sze vs. The Red Rock Serial Killer is a finalist for the Claymore Award for Best First 50 Pages of an Unpublished Manuscript in the BEST JUVENILE / YA category. The winner will be announced on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, AUGUST 2023

Posted on August 2, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Even during the lazy days of August, our Mesdames are out making tracks. Melissa Yi’s short story is up for an award. And Madeleine and Madona are headed off to Calgary as members of panels for When Words Collide. CONGRATULATIONS … Continue reading →

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JULY STORY: Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon by Lisa De Nikolits

Posted on July 15, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Lisa is the award-winning author of nearly a dozen novels, all defying the limits of genre fiction. Her work embodies elements of speculative fiction, thrillers and mystery. Lisa’s story, Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon, was inspired by her visit … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, JULY 2023

Posted on July 3, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Enjoy the Summer, Dear Readers! Another published story from Mme Melissa, a book being readied for publication by Mme Madeleine. Mme Lisa is back from the heady experience of the Shetland Noir conference and Mmes Madeleine and Madona are looking … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH! Melodie Campbell’s Story Now Up!

Posted on June 15, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Melodie Campbell’s story, “The Kindred Spirits Detective Agency” is now up on the Mesdames of Mayhem website. This light-hearted thriller appeared in in our latest anthology, In the Spirit of 13, (Carrick Publishing, 2022.) Also please take note: the launch … Continue reading →

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JUNE STORY: The Kindred Spirits Detective Agency by Melodie Campbell

Posted on June 15, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

Melodie Campbell, our Queen of Comedy, is the author of more than 15 novels and 40 short stories. She is the winner of 10 awards, including the Derringer and CWC Award of Excellence. Melodie got her start writing comedy and … Continue reading →

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