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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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CONTEST ANNOUNCED FOR IN THE KEY OF THIRTEEN!

Posted on October 19, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

Announcing our second short story contest for Canadian writers previously unpublished in the genre of crime fiction. The winning story will be included in our fourth anthology, In the Key of Thirteen, to be published in 2019. Check … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JULY and AUGUST

Posted on June 28, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings Readers! The Mesdames are taking it easy in July and August, gearing up for a super-busy fall with Word on the Street, the Women Killing It mystery festival in Picton, new book launches and many reading events. No … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JUNE

Posted on June 3, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings Readers! June is another super-busy month for the Mesdames with loads of reading events, publication news. But first, the biggest news for 2018: 13 CLAWS WINS THE ARTHUR ELLIS!!! Thursday, May 24th was Carrick Publishing’s night! For … Continue reading →

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY

Posted on April 29, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

GREAT NEWS READERS! MAY is one of the most important months of the year for Canadian crime writing when Crime Writers of Canada announces the winners of the Arthur Ellis awards for excellence in crime fiction. The 2018 Arthur Ellis Awards … Continue reading →

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TERRIFIC NEWS FROM ARTHUR ELLIS!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

Thursday, April 18th will be a night to remember for the Mesdames, with FOUR Arthur Ellis nominations for 13 Claws!! We were blown away to be so honoured! And we owe everything to … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: APRIL

Posted on April 2, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY SPRING, READERS! April is an amazing month for Canadian crime writing and especially for the Mesdames. We don’t just emerge from hibernation – we ROAR! With spring comes spring cleaning. Our website is up to date thanks to the … Continue reading →

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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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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JANUARY

Posted on January 5, 2018 by mesdamesofmayhem

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Mesdames are looking forward to a busy year in 2018 with new book launches, conferences, readings and events. Our most exciting news first: Mme Donna Carrick announces an wonderful new venture for Carrick Publishing: podcasting! Dead … 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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2018: WOW WHAT A YEAR!

CONTEST ANNOUNCED FOR IN THE KEY OF THIRTEEN!

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JULY and AUGUST

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JUNE

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY

TERRIFIC NEWS FROM ARTHUR ELLIS!

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: APRIL

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: FEBRUARY

MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: JANUARY

2017: WOW WHAT A YEAR!

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