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The Story Behind the Story: “The Reckoning”

December 25, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek 1 Comment

I never planned to write this book. That isn’t to say the story wouldn’t have been told—it definitely would have. But it would have been wrapped up in one book in my Secrets of Redemption series rather than two. However, the moment the story downloaded into me back in April 2020, I knew Charlie’s story […]

Filed Under: Books, Michele's Musings, Town of Redemption, Writing Journey Tagged With: ghosts, haunted house, It Began With a Lie, mystery, psychological thriller, psychological thrillers, romantic suspense, Secrets of Redemption, The Evil That Was Done, The Reckoning, The Summoning, This Happened to Jessica

Excerpt: “The Reckoning”

December 18, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

The Reckoning is the fifth book in the award-winning “Secrets of Redemption” series (if you haven’t read the first book, It Began With a Lie, I’d definitely encourage you to start there). Keep reading for a sneak peek at the first chapter. I was bringing the order out when I heard a booming voice. “Is there […]

Filed Under: Books, Short Stories & Fiction, Town of Redemption Tagged With: ghosts, haunted house, It Began With a Lie, mystery, psychological thriller, psychological thrillers, romantic suspense, Secrets of Redemption, The Evil That Was Done, The Reckoning, The Summoning, This Happened to Jessica

[Video] “The Reckoning”

December 11, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

She thought she was safe. She was wrong. Watch the animated cover from Book 5, The Reckoning, of the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. Check out the video trailer for The Summoning (which is Part 1 of Charlie’s story and is completed in The Reckoning) here. (Don’t forget to turn it up so you get the […]

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“The Reckoning: Rosie’s Letter”

December 4, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

Note from Michele: This is an unpublished excerpt from Secrets of Redemption Book 5, The Reckoning. A scrap of paper found in Rosie’s apartment, the day after she went missing. It was torn out of a notebook, the nubs of paper still attached. No date and no salutation. I had the dream again.  I can […]

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“The Summoning: Annabelle’s Quandary”

November 27, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

Note from Michele: This is an unpublished excerpt from Secrets of Redemption Book 4, The Summoning. It takes place in New York City before The Summoning begins. “I’m worried about Charlotte,” Annabelle said. Marguerite grimaced as she leaned back against the car’s seat and rubbed her belly. “Don’t be. I’m sure she’s fine.” The two […]

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[Video Trailer] “The Summoning”

November 20, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

A desperate escape. A broken-down car. A town full of secrets. Welcome to Redemption, Wisconsin, where things are never as they seem. Watch the video trailer from Book 4, The Summoning, of the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. (Don’t forget to turn it up so you get the full music experience!)   Animation: Morgan Wright […]

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Are You Being Summoned? 5 Ways to Tell (Guest Post from Charlie)

November 13, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

Note from Michele: Charlie (the star of Book 4, The Summoning, and Book 5, The Reckoning, had a few things she wanted to share with all of you, so I decided to turn over the blog. Take it away, Charlie! Thanks, Michele. I want to start by making it VERY clear that I don’t believe […]

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“The Summoning: Escape from New York”

November 6, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek 1 Comment

Note from Michele: The following is an unpublished excerpt from The Summoning. Drive faster. The mantra kept repeating over and over in my head as my car inched forward. I swallowed exhaust fumes and jumped as the car horns blared constantly around me. I was squeezing the steering wheel so tightly, my knuckles were white. […]

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The Story Behind the Story: “The Summoning”

October 30, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek 1 Comment

After I published The Evil That Was Done, I got to work on a new series. While I had a vague idea for a fourth Secrets of Redemption book, it was still a little hazy, and I thought it would be smart to write a new series. Alas, I found myself really struggling with the […]

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Excerpt: “The Summoning”

October 23, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek 2 Comments

The Summoning is the fourth book in the award-winning “Secrets of Redemption” series (if you haven’t read the first book, It Began With a Lie, I’d definitely encourage you to start there). Keep reading for a sneak peek at the first chapter. Chapter 1 “What brings you to Redemption?” I jerked, spilling my coffee. It […]

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