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
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, JANUARY 2024
Happy New Year, Dear Readers! We are starting the year with a bang! A new anthology is in the works for the fall of 2024. And we’re welcoming a new member, Lorna Poplak. What’s more, there are new books, new … 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
OCTOBER STORY: Possessed by Cheryl Freedman
Cheryl Freedman is a professional editor of non-fiction and scholarly works and of crime fiction. She also writes crime, fantasy and speculative fiction. In 2004, she was awarded the Crime Writers of Canada Derrick Murdoch Award for service to the … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Mme Lisa de Nikolits to Host Tartan Turban on September 22nd!
Mark your calendars! Mme Lisa de Nikolits is curating the next Tartan Turban Secret Readings on Friday, September 22nd at 7 pm, Ste 301, 577 Kingston Road, Toronto. The event features writers, Anita Jack-Davies, Rummana Chowdry, Mark Sampson and Gavin … Continue reading
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AUGUST STORY: Watermelon Weekend by Donna Carrick
Author, publisher, editor, podcaster, mentor to emerging authors – Donna Carrick is our Renaissance person! And, of course, she is the co-founder of the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem. Donna is the award-winning author of three novels and a collection … Continue reading
MESDAMES ON THE MOVE, AUGUST 2023
Even during the lazy days of August, our Mesdames are out making tracks. Melissa Yi’s short story is up for an award. And Madeleine and Madona are headed off to Calgary as members of panels for When Words Collide. CONGRATULATIONS … Continue reading
JUNE STORY: The Kindred Spirits Detective Agency by Melodie Campbell
Melodie Campbell, our Queen of Comedy, is the author of more than 15 novels and 40 short stories. She is the winner of 10 awards, including the Derringer and CWC Award of Excellence. Melodie got her start writing comedy and … Continue reading
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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: MAY 2023
It’s spring and the Mesdames have come roaring back from winter with events, publications and even better, terrific recognition from our writing communities! Do come out and meet us in person at our many events in May and June! CONGRATULATIONS!! … Continue reading
NEWS FLASH! CWC Awards of Excellence Shortlists
Great News for the Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem! Delighted that two works from our latest anthology, In the Spirit of 13, (Carrick Publishing, 2022) have been nominated for the CWC Awards of Excellence. M. H. Callway’s light-hearted satire, “Amdur’s … Continue reading
MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: December 2022
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, READERS! Last month was super busy and December looks even busier. The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a cold winter ahead – perfect for curling up with your human and animal family and a great book! Look for our Year … Continue reading
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