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
Tag Archives: books
Mesdames on the Move, March 2026
Dear Readers, Time for a little romp in the sun, but not too long. We are busy writing stories for our anthology, while Rosemary and Melissa have other stories accepted. Melodie has another Merry Widow novel and a new comedy … Continue reading
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WOW WHAT A YEAR 2025: Kudos and Events!
Hello, Dear Readers! The Mesdames and Messieurs had yet another stellar year in 2025! It was The Year of Hard Work and Fun! Altogether, we published four crime novels, two non-fiction books, six novellas and 17 works of short fiction … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move, February 2026
Wow! Have we got a busy February for you, Dear Readers. Despite the bone-chilling cold and snow, we have a month of stories, readings, presentations and new ways to reach writers and readers. And don’t forget, Bony Blithe in May, … Continue reading
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THE MESDAMES 2025 YEAR END BOOK REVIEW
Happy Holidays, Dear Readers! Winter has arrived, and the Holidays are just around the corner. Books make great gifts. What’s more wonderful than snuggling up to a book or story by the fabulous Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem? Whether you … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Great Recognition for The Many Names of Robert Cree
Terrific news! The Many Names of Robert Cree which Therese Greenwood wrote with her friend, Elder Robert Cree, is getting great recognition, including high praise from Publisher’s Weekly. On Monday, November 17th, 6 to 9 pm, celebrated actor, Lorne Cardinal, … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, November 2025
Dear Readers, We’ve got a title for our 7th anthology and more good news about another Merry Widow book and Burlington Litfest, a TIFA panel and Lisa de Nikolits’, Rosemary McCracken and M. H. Callway‘s new Editing Course. ANTHOLOGY #7 … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, October 2025
Dear Readers, We’ve got plenty to offer in October, and it’s not just giving thanks to you for staying with us. We’ve got new books—novels, short stories and non-fiction, even some poetry to keep you reading. What’s more, we’ve got … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, SEPTEMBER 2025
Summer is fading, dear Readers, but this fall offers new books, short stories and, of course, Word on the Street. CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mme Rosemary McCracken’s Riversong, the newest instalment in the Pat Tierney Mystery Series, is here! The print … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Upcoming August Events!
Record hot temperatures outside, Readers. The intrepid Mesdames are beating the heat with terrific events. Read on! FINGERS CROSSED FOR AWARDS AT KILLER NASHVILLE Congrats to Mme Marilyn Kay, whose unpublished manuscript is up for a Killer Nashville Claymore Award … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move: July and August 2025
The summer months of July and August are a time for looking back on the first 6 months of 2025 and also looking forward to more stories and books, bigger ideas and more ways to share with you, dear Readers. … Continue reading
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