Tag Archives: sisters in crime

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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2019: WOW WHAT A YEAR!

Posted on January 3, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

Happy New Year Readers! The Mesdames of Mayhem had an absolutely stellar year in 2019. We were the subject of a CBC documentary: Meet the women who love murder | The Mesdames of Mayhem. We launched our fourth anthology, In … Continue reading →

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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Mesdames on the Move: June 2017

Posted on May 30, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

June is a busy month for the Mesdames leading up to our summer break when we’ll be doing what authors do – WRITING! Things get super-hot again in the fall with Word on the Street and Bouchercon 2017, the crime fiction world conference. And of course, the launch of our latest … 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 →