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2020 Wow What a Year – Part 2

Posted on January 25, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings, Readers! Here as promised is the second part of our annual review for 2020. Despite COVID – maybe because of it! – we accomplished a huge amount. Part 2 tells you about our publications and the recognition received by … Continue reading →

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2020: WOW WHAT A YEAR – Part One!

Posted on January 9, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy Much Better New Year Readers! Anno horribilis, AKA 2020, started out with the Mesdames’ normal busy schedule of book promotions, conferences and teaching. Then wham – COVID hit! Left Coast Crime San Diego ended after only half a day … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Awards/Achievements, News | Tagged 13 Claws, anthology, award winning authors, award winning writers, Canadian authors, Canadian Crime writers, Caro Soles, Carrick Publishing, Catherine Astolfo, Catherine Dunphy, Cheryl Freedman, comedy, cozies, crime fiction, crime stories, crime writers, Donna Carrick, Lisa de Nikolits, M.H. Callway, Marilyn Kay, Melodie Campbell, mesdames of mayhem, Rosemary Aubert, Rosemary McCracken, short stories, sisters in crime, suspense, Sylvia Warsh, Thirteen, thriller, thrillers | Leave a comment

Mesdames on the Move: February 2020

Posted on February 1, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy Valentine’s Day, Dear Readers! Our momentum continues through February with more new books, readings and honours! Congratulations! Big congratulations to Mme Caro Soles who is now a member of the Executive Council of the International Crime Writers Association. The … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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 →

Posted in News | Tagged 13 Claws, advice for writers, anthology, Arthur Ellis, award winning authors, award winning writers, Bony Blithe, Canadian authors, Canadian Crime writers, Carrick Publishing, comedy, cozies, crime writers, Derringer, Donna Carrick, Lisa de Nikolits, M.H. Callway, Melodie Campbell, short stories | Leave a comment

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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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 →