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
Tag Archives: Writing
Mesdames on the Move, March 2026
Dear Readers, Time for a little romp in the sun, but not too long. We are busy writing stories for our anthology, while Rosemary and Melissa have other stories accepted. Melodie has another Merry Widow novel and a new comedy … Continue reading
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WOW WHAT A YEAR 2025: Kudos and Events!
Hello, Dear Readers! The Mesdames and Messieurs had yet another stellar year in 2025! It was The Year of Hard Work and Fun! Altogether, we published four crime novels, two non-fiction books, six novellas and 17 works of short fiction … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move, February 2026
Wow! Have we got a busy February for you, Dear Readers. Despite the bone-chilling cold and snow, we have a month of stories, readings, presentations and new ways to reach writers and readers. And don’t forget, Bony Blithe in May, … Continue reading
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THE MESDAMES 2025 YEAR END BOOK REVIEW
Happy Holidays, Dear Readers! Winter has arrived, and the Holidays are just around the corner. Books make great gifts. What’s more wonderful than snuggling up to a book or story by the fabulous Mesdames and Messieurs of Mayhem? Whether you … Continue reading
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NEWS FLASH: Great Recognition for The Many Names of Robert Cree
Terrific news! The Many Names of Robert Cree which Therese Greenwood wrote with her friend, Elder Robert Cree, is getting great recognition, including high praise from Publisher’s Weekly. On Monday, November 17th, 6 to 9 pm, celebrated actor, Lorne Cardinal, … 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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Mesdames on the Move, April 2025
Happy Spring, Dear Readers! April not only opens awards season but also offers new opportunities for ways the Mesdames can reach out to you with new publications, readings and festivals, opportunities to learn about publishing and the York Writers’ and … Continue reading
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Mesdames on the Move, March 2025
Dear Readers, March is upon us and excitement is in the air. As all await the winter thaw, we have new books, a capital talk about the dark world of crime and the prospect of a Dem Bones newsletter to … Continue reading
WOW WHAT A YEAR 2024: Part 1 – Kudos and Events!
Happy New Year, Dear Readers! The Mesdames and Messieurs had another stellar year in 2024. It was the Year of the Comeback with the return of Bony Blithe and Noir at the Bar. We had terrific real-world events – and … Continue reading
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Mesdames of Mayhem 