It’s finally summer, and you know what that means … it’s time to start planning your next vacation! Why not do something a bit different this time—like visit a haunted town? (Like Redemption, Wisconsin, for instance, where my Secrets of Redemption psychological thriller/mystery series is set. And the best part about visiting Redemption is that you […]
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5 Reasons Why Summertime Is The BEST Time For Reading
Okay, so yes, I’m clearly biased and definitely think ANY time is the best time for reading. That said, summer seems practically made for getting lost in a great book. Let’s dig into five reasons why, now. 1. Summer is a time to pause. If you look at the natural flow of a year—spring is […]
10 Scary Stories Perfect for Summer
Summer—the perfect time for a good scare—is right around the corner. Maybe right now you’re thinking, “What are you talking about, Michele? Summertime is for trashy romance novel reading poolside!” Well, maybe that’s the warmup. But once the sun goes down, it’s time to light the bonfire and tell some chilling ghost stories. Think about […]
Cover Reveal! The Evil That Was Done
It’s finally here! The stunning conclusion to The Secrets of Redemption Series: The Evil That Was Done. Check out this gorgeous cover: (My designer, Erin Stratton, outdid herself, wouldn’t you agree?) Publication is set for June 26, 2019. You can preorder on Amazon right now. (Unless you’re waiting to get in Kindle Unlimited, then alas […]
Want to Read an Excerpt of “Mirror Image?”
Someone else is dead. Linda paused, her hand reaching for The Riverview Times. The words echoed strangely in her head, bouncing around like some demented ping-pong ball. Someone else is dead. Where had that come from? What did it mean? She stretched her hand forward again to take the paper, but found herself unable to […]
Quiz: What Does Your TBR Pile Say About Your Personality?
TBR – To Be Read. Every reader has one of these piles. Maybe it consists of stacks of books on your nightstand, or hundreds of eBooks in your Kindle, or audio files in your iPhone. What does yours say about you as a person? Let’s dig in and find out. 1. Which of the following […]
Want to Read the First Chapter of “The Stolen Twin?”
Chapter 1 My life has been dominated by two dreams. In the first, I see my twin sister Cat at seven, the last time I ever saw her. She is all pink and golden – hair hanging in yellow ringlets, dancing blue eyes, rosy cheeks. She is beautiful, my sister. Light, sweet, charming. My opposite. […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Mixed-Genre Novels Are Best
Before I was an author, I was a reader. I read A LOT of books over the years. (In fact, I taught myself to read at three years old because I wanted to write stories so badly.) And, one of the things I realized early on is that I prefer books that mix genres over […]
“It Began With a Lie” Won a Paranormal Romance Guild’s Reviewer’s Choice Award
I am soooo excited to announce I’m a winner in the 2018 Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewers’ Choice awards! It Began With a Lie won first place in its category and the full series Secrets of Redemption won second place. I want to thank the reviewer who first nominated me and everyone who voted for me–thank […]
5 Things Worse Than Losing Your Memory (Guest post by Becca)
Author’s note: In my latest book “This Happened to Jessica,” Becca has to try and regain her memory of the night sixteen-year-old Jessica disappeared. What makes it worse is Becca was apparently the last person to see Jessica that night. Becca definitely has some strong opinions about her memory loss and insisted on sharing them […]