Chapter 1 “So, Courtney, is it?” I asked with what I hoped was a comforting and nonthreatening smile. I set the mug holding my newest tea blend I’d created for the Christmas season—a variety of fresh mint and a couple of other secret ingredients— down on the kitchen table. I called it “Candy Cane Concoctions,” […]
Short Stories & Fiction
Short Story Excerpt: “A Grave Error”
Wanna sneak peek of my new Charlie Kingsley Mystery series? Keep reading for a a brand new Halloween short story, A Grave Error, that’s now available for MPW Virtual Book Club members. What does it take to become a member? Why it’s free! All of you have to do is create an account. The Charlie Kingsley Mysteries […]
Excerpt: “The Third Nanny”
Chapter 1 It all started with the letter. It was waiting for me when I arrived home after my late-afternoon class, sitting patiently under a pile of other envelopes like a fat spider hiding in the shadows until its prey appears. Of course, at the time, I had no idea how it would eventually destroy […]
Excerpt: “Make Them Pay”
Make Them Pay is a thriller anthology that includes 22 never-seen-before stories, including one from me called “Mine,” which takes place in Redemption. Keep reading for a sneak peek: The girl was nervous. Her head kept whipping around as she strode down the darkened street, trying to take in everything at once. The death grip […]
Short Story: Henry’s Last Wish, Part 3
Note from Michele: This is Part 3 of a complete short story that takes place in the Secrets of Redemption universe. However, if you haven’t read the free novella, The Secret Diary of Helen Blackstone, you may want to start there as this short story builds on what was revealed there. You can also check out […]
Short Story: Henry’s Last Wish, Part 2
Note from Michele: This is Part 2 of a complete short story that takes place in the Secrets of Redemption universe. However, if you haven’t read the free novella, The Secret Diary of Helen Blackstone, you may want to start there as this short story builds on what was revealed there. You can also check out […]
Short Story: Henry’s Last Wish, Part 1
Note from Michele: This is Part 1 of a complete short story that takes place in the Secrets of Redemption universe. However, if you haven’t read the free novella, The Secret Diary of Helen Blackstone, you may want to start there as this short story builds on what was revealed there. Helen’s heart sank as she […]
Excerpt: “The Reckoning”
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 […]
“The Reckoning: Rosie’s Letter”
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 […]
“The Summoning: Annabelle’s Quandary”
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 […]