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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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A Hot Wind in August plus 13 Claws: A Sample Bite of Stories – Part 2!

Posted on August 16, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

The fall promises to be hot for the Mesdames! Mme Melodie Campbell, our Queen of Comedy, has just announced her new book, Worst Date Ever! Just looking at the rogues gallery on the cover will make you dial 911 for help but failing … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move: July /August 2017

Posted on July 3, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

The Mesdames of Mayhem are taking it easy this summer to laze in the sun like our kitty companion here, to travel and to write, write, write! Throughout the summer, we’ll be featuring more blogs on how we’ve combined our love of writing with our … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move-May 2017

Posted on April 30, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

AND THE WINNER IS: For our upcoming anthology, 13 Claws, the Mesdames ran a contest for authors who had never before published a crime fiction story. We had a large number of quality entries so the decision was not easy. We’re delighted to announce … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move–April, 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

THE ARTHUR ELLIS AWARDS ARE COMING! The biggest night of the year for Crime Writers of Canada (next to the Arthur Ellis banquet itself) will take place Thursday, April 20th when the shortlist for this year’s Arthur Ellis Awards will be … Continue reading →

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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 The deadline for submissions by authors previously unpublished in crime fiction is March 15, 2017.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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WOW! 2016 What a Year!

Posted on December 31, 2016 by mesdamesofmayhem

FABULOUS EVENTS!! The Mesdames sponsored and attended numerous book launches, readings and public events in 2016. Our highlight of the year was Sept 25th at Word on the Street, Toronto’s classic book fair in support of writers, readers and literacy. We had our booth … Continue reading →

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE MESDAMES!

Posted on November 30, 2016 by mesdamesofmayhem

This year, 2016, was another terrific year for the Mesdames with several new books and short stories published! We love our readers – we wouldn’t be here without you. There’s no greater reward than hearing: “I loved your characters – I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Mesdames Salute Sisters in Crime

Posted on November 10, 2016 by mesdamesofmayhem

REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS By Editor: Lynne Murphy In October of 1992 Bouchercon was held in Toronto for the first time. On the opening evening there was a dinner, hosted by Sisters in Crime International, and Sara Paretsky was the main speaker. … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move: September!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by mesdamesofmayhem

Mesdames at Word on the Street–Sunday, Sept 25th! September brings the most important day in Toronto’s literary year —Word on the Street. This year at Harbourfront, we Mesdames of Mayhem will have our own booth at the event for the first time. Eight of us will be there … Continue reading →