{"id":1834,"date":"2017-08-14T11:42:03","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T15:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenetwork.ca\/site\/?p=1834"},"modified":"2018-02-07T16:25:52","modified_gmt":"2018-02-07T21:25:52","slug":"breakfast-speaker-november-17-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wenetwork.ca\/site\/breakfast-speaker-november-17-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakfast Speaker November 17, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Can we talk? <\/strong>Meet The Mesdames of Mayhem<\/strong>, a collective of 16 local mystery writers who love to talk about mysteries \u2013 theirs and other people\u2019s. We have three anthologies out \u2013 Thirteen<\/strong>, 13 O\u2019Clock<\/strong> and 13 Claws<\/strong>.\u00a0 Many of the Mesdames are well-known authors in their own right who deliver cracking good workshops and talks. One, some or all of us is\/are available for just about any speaking (and book sale) opportunity. <\/strong>Here\u2019s what we can deliver<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1) Mesdames Group Talks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond the top drawer: getting that manuscript published<\/p>\n

Crazy thought? So you might want to be an author<\/p>\n

You bet women rule the crime-writing world<\/p>\n

Why we just love mysteries<\/p>\n

Canadian mystery writers you should know about (and a couple of Brits and Yanks as well)<\/p>\n

A little help from our friends: why we believe in writing groups and collectives like ours<\/p>\n

Branding, posting and other promotional tricks and tools<\/p>\n

Where we get our ideas. Hint: They\u2019re not just ripped from the headlines<\/p>\n

So you want to do an anthology. Learn the pitfalls, perils and payoffs from the Mesdames who have done it<\/p>\n

The art \u2013 and blood, sweat and tears \u2013 of writing a short story<\/p>\n

2) Mesdames Group Workshops\/Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ad lib: Learn how to harness your imagination by joining the Mesdames in an improv plotting session<\/p>\n

Do you know your stuff?\u00a0 We read the opening of famous (or maybe not) mystery novels. The audience name the books.<\/p>\n

Idea Fest: \u00a0The Mesdames get ideas \u2013 everywhere from the dime store to the doctor’s office.\u00a0 How can the audience get \u2018em? They are about to find out in this high-octane, audience-participation idea improvisation session.<\/p>\n

Edit Fest: Bring forth those novels, short stories, and yet-to-be published bestsellers. The Mesdames are ready for them with their poised blue pens and pencils. Make it a social evening and everyone gets to be a critic!<\/p>\n

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3) Talks and Workshops by Individual Mesdames:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madame Rosemary McCracken<\/strong> has written three mysteries featuring financial planner Pat Tierney. The first one \u2013 Safe Harbor<\/strong> \u2013 was shortlisted for Britain’s prestigious Debut Dagger award. She teaches novel writing at George Brown Community College.\u00a0 One of her workshops covers the four-act plot structure of any good novel<\/u>. In another workshop, Rosemary assesses and edits the first page of participants\u2019 novels in progress.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/u><\/p>\n

Madame Melodie Campbell <\/strong>has been hailed as Canada\u2019s queen of comedy. The Bootlegger\u2019s Goddaughter <\/strong>is shortlisted for the 2018 Ontario Library Association Golden Oak award. The Goddaughter\u2019s Revenge <\/strong>won the Derringer Award and the Arthur Ellis Award for Crime Writing.\u00a0 She has taught fiction writing at Sheridan College since 1992. Melodie\u2019s workshop on crime-fiction writing <\/u>has been given at many libraries.\u00a0 Please note:<\/strong> This workshop involves an honorarium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In her workshops, Madame Lisa de Nikolits<\/strong> explores 16 \u2013 count \u2018em \u2013 shades of crime noir<\/u>. Want to know what they are? Revenge noir, short story noir, literary noir, young adult noir, noir love, noir soundtracks, noir@twitter, Toronto noir, Dystopian noir, graphic noir.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>She can also talk about self-editing and how to become a better writer<\/u>. \u00a0And how to write the traditional narrative arc. <\/u><\/p>\n

Versatile Madame Caro Soles<\/strong> writes mysteries, erotica, gay lit, the occasional bit of dark fantasy, and science fiction. She won the Derrick Murdoch Award from the Crime Writers of Canada. Her latest novel, A Friend of Mr. Nijinsky<\/strong>, is the inspiration for this workshop: Historical mysteries; more than just dressing up your characters in muslin and ribbons!<\/u><\/p>\n

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  1. H. Callway\u2019s<\/strong> debut novel, Windigo Fire<\/strong>, was short-listed for the Debut Dagger and the Unhanged Arthur awards, but getting traditionally published still proved to be a challenge. Madeleine shares her journey and eventual success in her workshop How To Get Published. <\/u>Windigo Fire<\/strong> was a runner-up for the Arthur Ellis Best First Novel award.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For more info: www.mesdamesofmayhem.com; Catherinedunphy@rogers.com<\/p>\n

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