Tag Archives: Canadian authors

2019: WOW WHAT A YEAR!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy New Year Readers! The Mesdames of Mayhem had an absolutely stellar year in 2019. We were the subject of a CBC documentary: Meet the women who love murder | The Mesdames of Mayhem. We launched our fourth anthology, In … Continue reading →

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2018: WOW WHAT A YEAR!

Posted on January 1, 2019 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy New Year Readers! In 2018, the Mesdames of Mayhem came into their own. We had a truly fabulous year: a major new venture, awards and critical recognition and many book and story publications. We’re looking forward to another terrific … Continue reading →

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CONTEST ANNOUNCED FOR IN THE KEY OF THIRTEEN!

Posted on October 19, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

Announcing our second short story contest for Canadian writers previously unpublished in the genre of crime fiction. The winning story will be included in our fourth anthology, In the Key of Thirteen, to be published in 2019. Check … Continue reading →

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TERRIFIC NEWS FROM ARTHUR ELLIS!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

Thursday, April 18th will be a night to remember for the Mesdames, with FOUR Arthur Ellis nominations for 13 Claws!! We were blown away to be so honoured! And we owe everything to … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MARCH

Posted on March 2, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY READERS! Greetings Readers! Spring is in the air so we are sprucing up the Mesdames website. Our overhaul will be done in stages, so stay tuned! Under Events and Workshops, you will now find the … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: FEBRUARY

Posted on January 29, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY READERS! February is a busy month for the Mesdames with the year’s first new book launch, lots of readings and events – and of course, the Ontario Public Library Association’s annual superconference. FIRST NEW BOOK OF 2018! Mme … Continue reading →

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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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2017: WOW WHAT A YEAR!

Posted on December 29, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy New Year Readers! 2017 was another busy year for the Mesdames filled with new book launches, authors conferences, events and readings. Our Third Anthology! THE EVENT of 2017 was the publication and smash launch of our third anthology, 13 … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: DECEMBER

Posted on November 27, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE MESDAMES! The year is winding down but the Mesdames are still making news. Our very successful launch for our new anthology, 13 Claws, was the highlight of 2017 for us but exciting events are still happening. KUDOS … Continue reading →

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WOW! WHAT A LAUNCH!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

The launch of 13 Claws on Saturday, October 28th was a huge success. And here are the promised pics and write-up of our event! Sleuth of Baker Street was the place to be on Saturday, Oct. 28th when the Mesdames … Continue reading →