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Michele Pariza Wacek

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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Cover Reveal: “The Reckoning!”

October 15, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

It’s here! The Reckoning, which is Book 5 of the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series! This is part two of Charlie’s story (it starts with The Summoning and I highly, HIGHLY encourage you to read in order). Here’s a quick peek of the description: She was supposed to be safe. For the first time in […]

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Cover Reveal: “The Summoning!”

August 19, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek 1 Comment

It’s here! The Summoning, which is Book 4 of the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series! I can’t wait to share Charlie’s story and how she ended up in Redemption. Here’s a peek of the description: None of this was supposed to happen. It all started so innocently. Charlie only stopped in Redemption, Wisconsin, because she […]

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It’s Official: “The Summoning” is complete

July 24, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

Well, not complete complete, as it still needs editing, but the first draft is officially DONE! I started The Summoning 3 months ago during the zombie apocalypse. At the time, I was struggling with a different novel, the first of a new series, and it wasn’t coming together. But then, I hurt my eye and […]

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Cover Reveal: “The Evil That Was Done” Audiobook

June 26, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

The Evil That Was Done is getting a new cover, courtesy of my audio publisher Podium Audio and just in time for the launch of my audiobook on July 28! As you can see, January LaVoy is the narrator and she is very well known in audiobook circles. She’s narrated books by Nora Roberts, James Patterson, […]

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Cover Reveal: “This Happened to Jessica” Audiobook

June 19, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

This Happened to Jessica is getting a new cover, courtesy of my audio publisher Podium Audio and just in time for the launch of my audiobook on June 23! As you can see, January LaVoy is the narrator and she is very well known in audiobook circles. She’s narrated books by Nora Roberts, James Patterson, […]

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Cover Reveal: “It Began With a Lie” Audiobook

May 1, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek 6 Comments

It Began With a Lie is getting a new cover, courtesy of my audio publisher Podium Audio and just in time for the launch of my audiobook on May 19! It’s pretty, isn’t it? Podium even gave me an animated cover as well. Check it out: As you can see, January LaVoy is the narrator […]

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The Writer’s Journey: Your Guide to Writing During a Global Pandemic

April 4, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek 2 Comments

Shakespeare allegedly wrote King Lear while under quarantine. (And he didn’t even have a typewriter back then, much less a computer. He had to write everything by hand!) So, you should have no trouble getting that book done, right? (You know–the one you’ve been talking about forever.) You’re stuck at home anyway, so why not […]

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“Betrayed by Love” Psychological Thrillers and Mysteries Perfect for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020 by Michele Pariza Wacek Leave a Comment

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by getting your heart broken. I jest. Well, sort of. Because, let’s face it, if you love psychological thrillers and mysteries, you probably also love reading about other people’s dysfunctional relationships. (Don’t worry, we’re not judging.) So, this Valentine’s Day, let’s bring all of that out into […]

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5 Cold-Hearted Winter Mysteries and Thrillers

December 6, 2019 by Michele Pariza Wacek 2 Comments

There’s nothing more satisfying than curling up under a big, fluffy blanket in front of a roaring fire as snow falls outside, with a yummy cup of tea or glass of wine and a good book. Ah. Just heaven. And, it’s even more satisfying when the book you’re reading takes place in ice and snow. […]

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