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- MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY 2024
- BREAKING NEWS: Two Mesdames Shortlisted for CWC Awards of Excellence
- NEWS FLASH: Catherine Astolfo’s New Book, Auntie Beers Launched!
- APRIL STORY: The Dollhouse by Cat Mills
- Mesdames on the Move: April 2024
- MARCH STORY: Farewell to the King by R. McCracken
- IN MEMORIAM: Rosemary Aubert
- Mesdames on the Move, March 2024
- FEBRUARY STORY: To Catch a Kumiho by Blair Keetch
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 Dunphy, Our Leader
Catherine Astolfo
Rosemary Aubert, Mme Emerita
J.E. (Jayne) Barnard
Jane Burfield
M.H. Callway, Founder
Melodie Campbell
Donna Carrick
Lisa de Nikolits
Cheryl Freedman
Therese Greenwood
Marilyn Kay
Blair Keetch
Rosemary McCracken
Cat Mills
Marian Misters
Lynne Murphy
Mary M. Patterson
Ed Piwowarczyk
Rosalind Place
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Madona Skaff
Caro Soles
Kevin Thornton
Sylvia Maultash Warsh
Melissa Yi
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY 2024
Wow! What a spring we’re having, dear readers! A new anthology for the fall, two members shortlisted for the 2024 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, two book launches, interviews, a play and a friendly writing workshop and a … Continue reading
IN MEMORIAM: Rosemary Aubert
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and fellow Madame Rosemary Aubert on March 13, 2024. Rosemary was not only a gifted, award-winning author, she was a talented writing teacher. Many of her … Continue reading
MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, FEBRUARY 2024
DEAR READERS, February is more than hearts and chocolates. We have a big surprise for you this month. We also continue to publish new books/stories for your delight, do talks and readings and even a fun new play at the … Continue reading
NEWS FLASH: Mme Lorna Poplak at Town of York Historical Society
Lorna Poplak, our newest Mme, presents the darker side of Toronto’s history on Thursday, January 25th, 7 pm, when she talks about the infamous Don Jail. This is a ticketed real world event. Tickets are available through Eventbrite here.
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
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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AUGUST STORY: Watermelon Weekend by Donna Carrick
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
JUNE STORY: The Kindred Spirits Detective Agency by Melodie Campbell
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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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY 2023
It’s spring and the Mesdames have come roaring back from winter with events, publications and even better, terrific recognition from our writing communities! Do come out and meet us in person at our many events in May and June! CONGRATULATIONS!! … Continue reading
NEWS FLASH! CWC Awards of Excellence Shortlists
Great News for the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem! Delighted that two works from our latest anthology, In the Spirit of 13, (Carrick Publishing, 2022) have been nominated for the CWC Awards of Excellence. M. H. Callway’s light-hearted satire, “Amdur’s … Continue reading
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