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
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 […]
“The Evil That Was Done” is Released Today! And Excerpt
Woot! Today’s the day! The Evil That Was Done is officially released, and you can grab your copy right here on Amazon. This is the third 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). It’s my first […]
10 Scary Stories Perfect for Summer
Summer—the perfect time for a good scare—is right around the corner. Maybe right now you’re thinking, “What are you talking about, Michele? Summertime is for trashy romance novel reading poolside!” Well, maybe that’s the warmup. But once the sun goes down, it’s time to light the bonfire and tell some chilling ghost stories. Think about […]