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
Ed Piwowarczyk
Rosalind Place
Lorna Poplak
Madona Skaff
Caro Soles
Kevin Thornton
Sylvia Maultash Warsh
Melissa Yi
Tag Archives: suspense
Mesdames on the Move, December 2025
New publications, book readings, presentations, CWC Award submissions and Bony Blithe is gearing up for May. December looks to be a busy and festive time for our Mesdames and Monsieurs. We hope you can join us! CONGRATULATIONS The pub launch … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, October 2025
Dear Readers, We’ve got plenty to offer in October, and it’s not just giving thanks to you for staying with us. We’ve got new books—novels, short stories and non-fiction, even some poetry to keep you reading. What’s more, we’ve got … Continue reading
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Tagged award winning writers, book-review, books, Canadian Crime writers, crime fiction, fiction, mesdames of mayhem, mystery, poetry, reading, suspense, Writing
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Mesdames on the Move: July and August 2025
The summer months of July and August are a time for looking back on the first 6 months of 2025 and also looking forward to more stories and books, bigger ideas and more ways to share with you, dear Readers. … Continue reading
Mesdames on the Move, May 2025
Dear Readers, It’s finally spring, and the Mesdames have come roaring back from winter with events, such as the Bony Blithe Mini-Con, a Festival of Authors, a major book launch, more publications, an acclaimed documentary, and, even better, terrific recognition … Continue reading
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
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
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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Tagged award winning writers, Canadian authors, Canadian Crime writers, crime fiction, mesdames of mayhem, suspense
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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
NEWS FLASH! Authors on YouTube!
Our Zoom launch is now available on YouTube. Tune in and meet the authors!https://youtu.be/PIjLRXrJoXs
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