Tag Archives: suspense

AUGUST STORY: Watermelon Weekend by Donna Carrick

Posted on August 15, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

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 →

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JUNE STORY: The Kindred Spirits Detective Agency by Melodie Campbell

Posted on June 15, 2023 by mesdamesofmayhem

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: December 2022

Posted on December 1, 2022 by mesdamesofmayhem

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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NEWS FLASH! Authors on YouTube!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by mesdamesofmayhem

Our Zoom launch is now available on YouTube. Tune in and meet the authors!https://youtu.be/PIjLRXrJoXs

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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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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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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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WOW! WHAT A LAUNCH!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

The launch of 13 Claws on Saturday, October 28th was a huge success. And here are the promised pics and write-up of our event! Sleuth of Baker Street was the place to be on Saturday, Oct. 28th when the Mesdames … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: SEPTEMBER

Posted on August 31, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

WE’RE BACK!! And Fall 2017 is going to be hot and super busy for The Mesdames. BIG NEWS! Our first Big News item: 13 Claws, our latest anthology is going to press! We have received a wonderful endorsement from renowned Canadian … Continue reading →