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WOW WHAT A YEAR 2023- Part 1 – Kudos and Events!

Posted on January 17, 2024 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy New Year, Dear Readers! Zoom conferences and virtual book launches became a thing of the past as the Mesdames and Messieurs stormed back into the real world in 2023. This was our year of the conference and writers’ festivals. … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: DECEMBER 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

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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Mesdames on the Move: April 2020

Posted on April 2, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY SPRING TO ALL OUR READERS! And it will be one to remember. April opens crime writing award season! Many Mesdames and Monsieurs have entries in this year’s Arthur Ellis Awards. Good luck, everyone! The 2020 Arthur Ellis Awards Shortlist … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Awards/Achievements, books, News | Tagged anthology, award winning authors, award winning writers, books, Canadian authors, Canadian Crime writers, Carrick Publishing, crime fiction, Donna Carrick, Melodie Campbell, mesdames of mayhem, Rosemary Aubert | Leave a comment

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JANUARY

Posted on January 5, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Mesdames are looking forward to a busy year in 2018 with new book launches, conferences, readings and events. Our most exciting news first: Mme Donna Carrick announces an wonderful new venture for Carrick Publishing: podcasting! Dead … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: SEPTEMBER

Posted on August 31, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

WE’RE BACK!! And Fall 2017 is going to be hot and super busy for The Mesdames. BIG NEWS! Our first Big News item: 13 Claws, our latest anthology is going to press! We have received a wonderful endorsement from renowned Canadian … Continue reading →

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Mesdames Abroad- Part One

Posted on June 19, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

Welcome to our new series of travel blogs, Mesdames Abroad, looking at different destinations with a writer’s eye. This month we feature Mme. Catherine Dunphy and her experience running a Scottish bookshop. A retired journalist (do journalists ever really retire?), Cathy is the author … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged advice for writers, authors, books, Canadian authors, Canadian Crime writers, Catherine Dunphy, crime fiction, crime writers, fiction, mesdames of mayhem, Rosemary McCracken, Travel | 2 Comments

Mesdames on the Move -March 2017 – An Update

Posted on February 26, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

CALLING ALL NEW CRIME FICTION AUTHORS! Only 5 days to submit your crime fiction story to 13 Claws. The deadline for submissions by authors previously unpublished in crime fiction is March 15, 2017. Check the tab on this website for submission rules! *** … Continue reading →

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Learn With the Mesdames No. 1

Posted on January 21, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

Over the next few months we will be publishing a series of blogs from Mesdames who write and also teach writing. This month we feature our Queen of Comedy, Mme. Melodie Campbell, author of the Goddaughter mysteries. Vegetables for … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move-Jan. 2017

Posted on January 8, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

It’s 2017! How did that happen? The Mesdames of Mayhem are getting back to work after a holiday break, teaching classes, appearing on panels and encouraging the public to read more books. We hope everyone gave and received lots of … Continue reading →

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BOUCHERCON 2016: FUN IN THE BIG EASY!

Posted on October 17, 2016 by mesdamesofmayhem

Bouchercon 2016 took place in New Orleans, Louisiana. For those who don’t know, it’s the biggest, brassiest crime fiction conference in North America. And what better place to party than in New Orleans with neon-lit bars, music, great food, voodoo shops and haunted mansions! I’ve only … Continue reading →