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 […]
Short Stories & Fiction
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Note from Michele: This is an unpublished excerpt from Secrets of Redemption Book 5, The Reckoning.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Note from Michele: This is an unpublished excerpt from Secrets of Redemption Book 4, The Summoning.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 […]
Are You Being Summoned? 5 Ways to Tell (Guest Post from Charlie)
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 […]
“The Summoning: Escape from New York”
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. […]