Tag Archives: thrillers

2020 Wow What a Year – Part 2

Posted on January 25, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Greetings, Readers! Here as promised is the second part of our annual review for 2020. Despite COVID – maybe because of it! – we accomplished a huge amount. Part 2 tells you about our publications and the recognition received by … Continue reading →

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MESDAMES ON THE MOVE: January 2021

Posted on January 16, 2021 by mesdamesofmayhem

Welcome to New Beginnings, Dear Readers! As our Mesdames and Messieurs continue to write and make plans for 2021, good news from last year keeps popping up. This issue kicks off with the January 2021 issue of The Big Thrill … Continue reading →

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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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NEWS FLASH: Zoom Book Launch, Caro Soles and Marlo’s Dance!

Posted on October 15, 2020 by mesdamesofmayhem

Meet author Caro Soles on Wednesday, October 21st, 7pm, when she launches the new book in her speculative fiction thriller series, Marlo’s Dance. The Zoom launch is by invitation only. To get your invitation please contact mcallway1@gmail.com.

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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: 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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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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13 Claws: A Sample Bite of Stories, Part 4

Posted on October 17, 2017 by mesdamesofmayhem

THE FINAL SNEAK PREVIEW OF 13 CLAWS! Do join us for our launch on Saturday, October 28th, 2 pm at our favorite bookstore, Sleuth of Baker Street. Treats and readings and more! The Lion King by Lynne Murphy Lynne … Continue reading →