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: Canadian Crime writers
Newsflash: CWC Interview with Mme Melissa Yi!
Mme Melissa Yi is a finalist in two categories in the 2025 CWC Awards of Excellence. Her short story, “The Longest Night of the Year”, published in Ellery Queen Magazine, Nov/Dec Issue, 2024, is shortlisted for Best Short Story. Her … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, May 2025
Dear Readers, It’s finally spring, and the Mesdames have come roaring back from winter with events, such as the Bony Blithe Mini-Con, a Festival of Authors, a major book launch, more publications, an acclaimed documentary, and, even better, terrific recognition … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, April 2025
Happy Spring, Dear Readers! April not only opens awards season but also offers new opportunities for ways the Mesdames can reach out to you with new publications, readings and festivals, opportunities to learn about publishing and the York Writers’ and … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move, March 2025
Dear Readers, March is upon us and excitement is in the air. As all await the winter thaw, we have new books, a capital talk about the dark world of crime and the prospect of a Dem Bones newsletter to … Continue reading
FEBRUARY STORY: Under the Lamplight by Kevin P. Thornton
Kevin lives in Fort McMurray, Alberta, the town that burned down in 2016. He now works as a writer and editor, having been a contractor for the Canadian military, a soldier in Africa and a worker of such peripatetic habits … Continue reading
WOW WHAT A YEAR 2024: Part 1 – Kudos and Events!
Happy New Year, Dear Readers! The Mesdames and Messieurs had another stellar year in 2024. It was the Year of the Comeback with the return of Bony Blithe and Noir at the Bar. We had terrific real-world events – and … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, JANUARY 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEAR READERS! Our Mesdames and Messieurs are striding out in the wintry weather and going places with audiobooks, a flurry of stories and novels, our own anthology, readings for your entertainment and the promise of another Bony … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, DECEMBER 2024
New publications, book readings, podcasts and more. December looks to be a busy and festive time for our Mesdames and Monsieurs. We hope you can join us! CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mme Lisa De Nikolits has signed a contract with Level … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, NOVEMBER 2024
The Mesdames and Messieurs began November with the fabulous launch of their new anthology, The 13th Letter, at their favorite bookstore, Sleuth of Baker Street. They’ll also be the guests at this month’s Brews and Clues, hosted by Des Ryan. … Continue reading
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Mesdames of Mayhem 