The 13th Letter, M is for Mesdames, Messieurs and…Murder
In the Spirit of 13, A spirited crime anthology
In the Key of 13, an anthology of music and murder
13 Claws, an anthology of crime stories
13 O’Clock, an anthology of crime stories
THIRTEEN, an anthology of crime stories
Catherine Astolfo
Rosemary Aubert, Mme Emerita
J.E. (Jayne) Barnard
Jane Burfield
M.H. Callway, Founder
Melodie Campbell
Donna Carrick, Founder
Lisa de Nikolits
Catherine Dunphy
Cheryl Freedman
Therese Greenwood
Marilyn Kay
Blair Keetch
Rosemary McCracken
Cat Mills
Marian Misters
Lynne Murphy
Mary M. Patterson, Mme Emerita
Ed Piwowarczyk
Rosalind Place
Lorna Poplak
Madona Skaff
Caro Soles
Kevin Thornton
Sylvia Maultash Warsh
Melissa Yi
Category Archives: News
JANUARY STORY: Her Perfume by Marilyn Kay
Marilyn published her first two crime stories in 2017 with “That Damn Cat” in the Mesdames’ 13 Claws and “Journey into the Dark” in the Bouchercon anthology, Passport to Murder. She’s gone on to publish several works of short crime … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, JANUARY 2024
Happy New Year, Dear Readers! We are starting the year with a bang! A new anthology is in the works for the fall of 2024. And we’re welcoming a new member, Lorna Poplak. What’s more, there are new books, new … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: DECEMBER 2023
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, DEAR READERS! Despite the bustle of this holiday period, our Mesdames are still working to provide our readers with more reading delights, including Mme Madona Skaff’s book signing in Ottawa and a panel at the Toronto Reference Library. … Continue reading
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NOVEMBER STORY: The Iron Princess by Therese Greenwood
Therese Greenwood is an award-winning author of short stories and non-fiction. Her crime fiction has appeared many times in leading mystery publication, Ellery Queen Magazine. Enjoy her collected work in Kill as You Go (Coffin Hop Press). In 2019 her … Continue reading
MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, NOVEMBER 2023
Dear Readers As the autumn leaves fall and the temperature drops, our Mesdames and Messieurs are in full swing with publications, a major book launch, library panels and a new film. Join us for a crackling good time. MESDAMES ON … Continue reading
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OCTOBER STORY: Possessed by Cheryl Freedman
Cheryl Freedman is a professional editor of non-fiction and scholarly works and of crime fiction. She also writes crime, fantasy and speculative fiction. In 2004, she was awarded the Crime Writers of Canada Derrick Murdoch Award for service to the … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Can Con 2023, October 13-15th, Ottawa
Check it out! Can Con 2023 takes place this weekend, October 13 to 15th in Ottawa, Ontario at the Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street. And Mme Madona Skaff, who writes speculative fiction as well as crime/mystery, will be there! She’ll … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, OCTOBER 2023
Dear Readers, New books, library panels, author readings and a double book launch! Along with pumpkin spice, the fall season is in full swing for the Mesdames and Messieurs. CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mme Madeleine Harris-Callway’s new book of short stories, … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Mme Lisa de Nikolits to Host Tartan Turban on September 22nd!
Mark your calendars! Mme Lisa de Nikolits is curating the next Tartan Turban Secret Readings on Friday, September 22nd at 7 pm, Ste 301, 577 Kingston Road, Toronto. The event features writers, Anita Jack-Davies, Rummana Chowdry, Mark Sampson and Gavin … Continue reading
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SEPTEMBER STORY: Winona and the CHUM Chart by Catherine Dunphy
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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