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What Does Charlie think about “Murder Next Door?”

April 29, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

Author note: If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you already know that for every book I release, I do a Story Behind the Story version where I share a little bit about the inspiration and writing of each book. As Charlie always has a lot to say, I thought I’d invite her to […]

Filed Under: Books, Character Posts, Redemption, Short Stories & Fiction Tagged With: Charlie Kingsley, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, Murder Next Door, mystery, puzzles, Secrets of Redemption, The Murder Before Christmas

“Murder Next Door” New Book Celebration and Giveaway!

April 22, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek 42 Comments

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with vampires. There was a year in elementary school where I was terrified of vampires. I can’t remember what triggered it (although, knowing me, I probably read some adult vampire book I had no business reading, like Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot) but whatever […]

Filed Under: Books, Games and Puzzles, Giveaways, Redemption Tagged With: Charlie Kingsley, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, Murder Next Door, mystery, puzzles, Secrets of Redemption, The Murder Before Christmas

The Story Behind the Story: “Murder Next Door”

April 15, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek 1 Comment

In late 2020 or early 2021 (I can’t remember the exact timing anymore), a fellow author friend of mine approached me about doing a list building mystery anthology featuring female detectives or sleuths. It would be available for the month of October 2021 for free in exchange for an email. After that, the anthology would […]

Filed Under: Books, Michele's Musings, Redemption, Writing Journey Tagged With: Charlie Kingsley, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, Murder Next Door, mystery, Secrets of Redemption, The Murder Before Christmas

Excerpt: “Murder Next Door”

April 8, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

Chapter 1 “Charlie!” Mildred, my tea customer, opened her door and ushered me inside, straight into a cloud of floral perfume so strong, I could feel my eyes watering. Her blue pantsuit was clean and pressed, and her grey, permed hair looked freshly styled, like she had just returned from the hairdresser. “Oh, you didn’t […]

Filed Under: Books, Redemption, Short Stories & Fiction Tagged With: Charlie Kingsley, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, Murder Next Door, mystery, puzzles, Secrets of Redemption, The Murder Before Christmas

Twisted Tuna Noodle Salad Recipe

April 1, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

When I was growing up, this was my all-time favorite salad in the world. My grandma used to make it for me. Unfortunately she died before I thought to ask for the recipe, but this is what I recreated based on memory. As part of the reason why I’m writing cozies is because of my […]

Filed Under: Books, Michele's Musings, Recipes, Redemption Tagged With: Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cookie recipe, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, Midsummer Sun and Murder, Murder Before Christmas, Murder Next Door, mysteries

“Murder Among Friends” Cover Reveal & Jigsaw Puzzle

March 25, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek 4 Comments

It’s that time again! Time to reveal the new cover for Murder Among Friends, Book 4 in The Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, and we’re doing it with a puzzle! And, if you really want to challenge yourself, try solving the puzzle without checking out the cover first. (No peeking!) To move the pieces, all you have […]

Filed Under: Books, Games and Puzzles Tagged With: Charlie Kingsley, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, Murder Among Friends, Murder Next Door, mystery, puzzles, Secrets of Redemption, The Murder Before Christmas

“Murder Among Friends” Sliding Puzzle

March 25, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek 1 Comment

It’s the Murder Among Friends Sliding Puzzle! See if you can solve the puzzle without peeking at the cover. To move the pieces, all you have to do is click on a square, you don’t have to try and drag it over or move it. It will move itself when you click it. And if you […]

Filed Under: Books, Games and Puzzles Tagged With: Charlie Kingsley, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, Murder Among Friends, Murder Next Door, mystery, puzzles, Secrets of Redemption, The Murder Before Christmas

Book Club Discussion Questions Perfect for Cozy Mysteries

March 18, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

A couple of years ago, I published a list of book club questions designed for psychological thrillers and mysteries. It was inspired by a question from a reader on Goodreads looking for book club questions specific to one of my books. This post has turned into one of my most popular posts. Since I’ve now […]

Filed Under: Book Clubs, Books Tagged With: book club, Charlie Kingsley, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, Murder Next Door, mystery, Secrets of Redemption, The Murder Before Christmas

Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

March 11, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

Despite being trapped in a house that isn’t her own, Charlie still finds a way to manage to bake some zucchini muffins in  Ice Cold Murder. As my mother-in-law has a super yummy Chocolate Zucchini Cake, I thought I’d share that in leu of zucchini muffins. (Because let’s be honest, chocolate cake ALWAYS trumps muffins.) […]

Filed Under: Books, Recipes Tagged With: cake recipe, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder

“Ice Cold Murder” Crossword Puzzle

March 4, 2022 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

Love crossword puzzles? Test your prowess with the Ice Cold Murder crossword puzzle. All the answers can be found in Ice Cold Murder, so if you haven’t picked up a copy of the book yet, there’s no time like the present. Once you type in a correct answer, it will turn green. If it’s not […]

Filed Under: Books, Games and Puzzles, Redemption Tagged With: Charlie Kingsley, Charlie Kingsley Mysteries, cozy mystery, Ice-Cold Murder, mystery, psychological suspense, puzzles, Secrets of Redemption, The Murder Before Christmas

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Now available for preorder! Twenty-four years ago, five-year-old Tori walked into her newborn brother’s room in the middle of the night and discovered a figure abducting him. Except his lifeless body was still in the crib. Or was it?

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Available to preorder for an Aug. 18, 2022 release! Five friends went into the woods. Only four came back. Can Charlie get to the bottom of what happened and why?

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A dead husband. A pregnant wife. A poisoned Christmas gift. Can Charlie discover the grinch who stole Christmas?

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A fresh start. That’s what Becca had hoped for. But instead she’s thrust into a past she barely remembers, one that threatens her sanity and her life.

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