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: crime fiction
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 ON THE MOVE, OCTOBER 2024
With less than a month away from our new anthology, other new short fiction from Lisa, Melissa and Rosalind, novels from Sylvia, Melissa and Melodie and other library activities from Rosemary and Donna this October, we have lots to be … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY 2024
Wow! What a spring we’re having, dear readers! A new anthology for the fall, two members shortlisted for the 2024 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence, two book launches, interviews, a play and a friendly writing workshop and a … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move: April 2024
DEAR READERS, April brings you new books and stories, a new Bony Blithe Mini-Con, a play based on The Italian Cure, and Noir at the Bar is back! CONGRATULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Mme Catherine Astolofo’s new book, Auntie Beers, is coming … Continue reading
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IN MEMORIAM: Rosemary Aubert
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and fellow Madame Rosemary Aubert on March 13, 2024. Rosemary was not only a gifted, award-winning author, she was a talented writing teacher. Many of her … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, March 2024
Welcome to Spring Break and St. Pat’s Day, with lots of writerly activities this March, Dear Readers! Short stories both fiction and non, audiobooks, a new historical mystery, the Left Coast Crime conference and more history about the Don Jail. … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, FEBRUARY 2024
DEAR READERS, February is more than hearts and chocolates. We have a big surprise for you this month. We also continue to publish new books/stories for your delight, do talks and readings and even a fun new play at the … Continue reading
WOW WHAT A YEAR 2023- Part 1 – Kudos and Events!
Happy New Year, Dear Readers! Zoom conferences and virtual book launches became a thing of the past as the Mesdames and Messieurs stormed back into the real world in 2023. This was our year of the conference and writers’ festivals. … Continue reading
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NOVEMBER STORY: The Iron Princess by Therese Greenwood
Therese Greenwood is an award-winning author of short stories and non-fiction. Her crime fiction has appeared many times in leading mystery publication, Ellery Queen Magazine. Enjoy her collected work in Kill as You Go (Coffin Hop Press). In 2019 her … Continue reading
Mesdames of Mayhem 