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 at the description: None of this was supposed to happen. It all started so innocently. Charlie only stopped in Redemption, Wisconsin, because she […]
Michele Pariza Wacek
It’s Official: “The Summoning” is complete
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 […]
Cover Reveal: “The Evil That Was Done” Audiobook
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, […]
Cover Reveal: “This Happened to Jessica” Audiobook
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, […]
Cover Reveal: “It Began With a Lie” Audiobook
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 […]
The Writer’s Journey: Your Guide to Writing During a Global Pandemic
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 […]
“Betrayed by Love” Psychological Thrillers and Mysteries Perfect for Valentine’s Day
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 […]
5 Cold-Hearted Winter Mysteries and Thrillers
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. […]
The Writing Journey: The Legend of Happy-Faced Spiders
I taught myself to read when I was three years old because I wanted to write stories so badly. That’s how my About page begins. However, what I didn’t share is what I did BEFORE I could read. You see, I had the craving even then to tell stories. I wanted so badly to capture the words […]
5 Back-to-School Mysteries and Thrillers
It’s that time of year again … when parents everywhere breathe a deep sigh of relief as they no longer are in charge of keeping their youngsters busy for a good eight hours a day. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun if us adults went back to school, too. The following […]