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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Quiz: Which Supernatural Book Genre SHOULD You Be Reading?
Forget preference. This isn’t about what you PREFER to read and what you don’t. This is about SCIENCE. (Not.) I created a completely unscientific quiz that will reveal the perfect supernatural book genre best suited for your personality. No more flailing about selecting books that simply “sound” like good books to read! Now, you’ll have […]
The True Meaning of Ghosts, Witches, Vampires, and Other Creatures That Go Bump in the Night
Have you ever wondered why we’re so drawn to supernatural creatures? Not just in the horror genre, either. These creatures show up in all types of literature, from fantasy to sci fi to cozies, even. I believe it’s because ALL of these creatures are actually real. Yes, I believe they’re all real, in that they […]
Quiz: Are You Living in a Haunted House?
You may not know this, but I have an alter ego named Riley Longhill, and she’s a ghost hunter. I’ve been visiting real haunted places all across the country as part of my research for Riley, and it’s been eye opening to say the least. I’ve been amazed at how many people have told me […]
5 Reasons Why We LOVE Ghost Stories
Who doesn’t love an old-fashioned ghost story? Whether it’s something scary around Halloween, or a frightening tale shared late at night around a campfire, ghost stories have been around for as long as humans have been telling stories. In fact, I’m such a fan of ghost stories that I created a whole series that combines […]
The Pros and Cons of Dating a Cop in a Haunted Town
Redemption, Wisconsin is like no other town. Redemption decides who it wants living there … and who it doesn’t. Some people even say the entire town is haunted. In celebration of the publication of The Evil That Was Done, the third book in my award-winning “Secrets of Redemption series,” I thought I’d let our heroine […]
The Story Behind the Story: “The Evil That Was Done”
The Evil That Was Done is the third book in my award-winning Secrets of Redemption series (it also had the title “What Was Done,” more on that below). It has the distinction of being the first third book in my first series. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like writing a series, I […]
Chapter 3 — Secrets of Redemption: The Missing
Redemption, Wisconsin is not like any other town. Redemption decides who it wants to live in its town … and who it does not. This is the story of the birth of Redemption, the place where my award-winning series “Secrets of Redemption” takes place. You can get started with Chapter 1 here. “You are still […]
Chapter 2 — Secrets of Redemption: The Missing
Redemption, Wisconsin is not like any other town. Redemption decides who it wants to live in its town … and who it does not. This is the story of the birth of Redemption, the place where my award-winning series “Secrets of Redemption” takes place. You can get started with Chapter 1 here. April 22, 1888 […]
Chapter 1 — Secrets of Redemption: The Missing
Redemption, Wisconsin is not like any other town. Redemption decides who it wants to live in its town … and who it does not. This is the story of the birth of Redemption, the place where my award-winning series “Secrets of Redemption” takes place. April 20, 1888 Spring had finally arrived in Southern Wisconsin. While […]