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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: February 2021

Posted on February 2, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

It’s February Already, Dear Readers! And we’ve got a boxload of goodies being planned for the year. Besides our Blog Spotlight feature, we intend to add other ways for you to get to know our members and their writing better. … Continue reading →

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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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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: January 2021

Posted on January 16, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Welcome to New Beginnings, Dear Readers! As our Mesdames and Messieurs continue to write and make plans for 2021, good news from last year keeps popping up. This issue kicks off with the January 2021 issue of The Big Thrill … 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 →

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NEWS FLASH! New Books and More Launches!

Posted on November 19, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

Mme Jayne Barnard hits it out of the park with TWO new books out this month. Why the Rock Falls, the third book in her terrific Lacey McCrae series is now available on Amazon.ca. She’s also the co-editor of Crime … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH: Zoom Book Launch, Caro Soles and Marlo’s Dance!

Posted on October 15, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

Meet author Caro Soles on Wednesday, October 21st, 7pm, when she launches the new book in her speculative fiction thriller series, Marlo’s Dance. The Zoom launch is by invitation only. To get your invitation please contact mcallway1@gmail.com.

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NEWS FLASH! Meet the Mesdames at When Words Collide, Aug 13 to 16th!

Posted on August 7, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings Readers! IT’S OFFICIAL!! TEN Mesdames will be presenting on several panels at the wonderful multi-genre festival, WHEN WORDS COLLIDE! Now you can see and hear the Mmes in action – and to ask them questions at the end of … Continue reading →

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Mesdames on the Move: April 2020

Posted on April 2, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY SPRING TO ALL OUR READERS! And it will be one to remember. April opens crime writing award season! Many Mesdames and Monsieurs have entries in this year’s Arthur Ellis Awards. Good luck, everyone! The 2020 Arthur Ellis Awards Shortlist … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Awards/Achievements, books, News | Tagged anthology, award winning authors, award winning writers, books, Canadian authors, Canadian Crime writers, Carrick Publishing, crime fiction, Donna Carrick, Melodie Campbell, mesdames of mayhem, Rosemary Aubert | 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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Meet the Women who Love Murder: A CBC Gem Short Doc featuring the Mesdames of Mayhem

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

In October, 2019, the day before the release of our fourth anthology, In the Key of 13, (Carrick Publishing) the Mesdames were honored to be the subject of a truly wonderful CBC Gem Short Documentary video. Only 15 minutes long, … Continue reading →