Tag Archives: Canadian authors

Windigo Fire, by M.H. Callway ~ Launching October, 2014!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

“This is the most ambitious publishing program in our 19-year history,” says publisher Maureen Whyte. (Seraphim Editions) We’re thrilled to bring you this fabulous news from Mesdames’ founder M.H. Callway: her debut novel WINDIGO FIRE is scheduled for release in … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mesdames, Lisa de Nikolits ~ by Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on September 9, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Authors, teachers, business-women, and so much more… Our own Joan O’Callaghan presents a series of interviews with each of our Mesdames. Lisa has a great passion for mystery, crime and short stories and is thrilled to be invited to join … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mesdames, Madeleine Harris-Callway ~ by Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on August 26, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Authors, teachers, business-women, and so much more… Our own Joan O’Callaghan presents a series of interviews with each of our Mesdames. Madeleine Harris-Callway (M.H. Callway) is the founder of our author collective, the Mesdames of Mayhem. Her debut novel, Windigo … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mesdames, Catherine Dunphy ~ by Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on July 29, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Authors, teachers, business-women, and so much more… Our own Joan O’Callaghan presents a series of interviews with each of our Mesdames. A National Newspaper Award winner for feature writing, Catherine Dunphy was a staff writer at The Toronto Star, Canada’s … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move ~ Joan O’Callaghan

Posted on July 3, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

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Raising a Glass to the Best Bloody Conference Ever! ~ by Donna Carrick

Posted on June 19, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

What do you call 250 Canadian Crime Writers at the Toronto Hyatt Regency in June? A Bloody Blast, that’s what! Chaired by our own Mme Cheryl Freedman (aka She Who Must Be Obeyed), featuring Canadian Guest of Honour Vicki Delany, … Continue reading →

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Life is like a book of chocolates ~ Guest blogger Lisa de Nikolits

Posted on June 10, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Life is like a book of chocolates. Yeah, I know, that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense! But bear with me and let me explain. I am a bookaholic and a chocoholic and it occurred to me the other … Continue reading →

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Arthur Ellis Awards ~ June 5, 2014, Arts & Letters Club, Toronto

Posted on June 6, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Well, Friends, the results are in. Our beloved THIRTEEN did not win the Arthur Ellis Award last night, but it certainly made a terrific showing, with TWO nominations for Best Short Story. Our two nominees are: Watermelon Weekend by Donna … Continue reading →

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BOOK COVERS: AN ART EXPLOSION! ~ M.H. Callway

Posted on May 6, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings Readers! Technological revolution causes a paradox in impacted businesses: a rapid crumbling of seemingly impregnable bastions of commerce coupled with the birth of flourishing new enterprises. The proliferation of the e-book has led to a huge demand for book … Continue reading →

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Open Invitation – Exciting Multi-Author event: Moonshine Café in Oakville

Posted on April 9, 2014 by mesdamesofmayhem

Don’t miss this fabulous event! (See open invitation below.) WHEN: Sunday May 18th. 1:00 pm WHERE: Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON WHO: Vicki Delany (Under Cold Stone, Poisoned Pen Press) Melodie Campbell (The Goddaughter’s Revenge, Orca Book Publishers) … Continue reading →