Note from Michele: This is an unpublished excerpt from Secrets of Redemption Book 4, The Summoning.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 […]
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[Video Trailer] “The Summoning”
A desperate escape. A broken-down car. A town full of secrets. Welcome to Redemption, Wisconsin, where things are never as they seem. Watch the video trailer from Book 4, The Summoning, of the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. (Don’t forget to turn it up so you get the full music experience!) Animation: Morgan Wright […]
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Note from Michele: The following is an unpublished excerpt from The Summoning.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. […]
The Story Behind the Story: “The Summoning”
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 […]
Ripped From The Headlines: Witch House Sold?
From The Redemption Times. Redemption’s local newspaper. May 8, 1985 Witch House Sold? by Ted Clark It appears the Witch House has a new owner. Real estate records obtained by The Redemption Times shows that Helen Blackstone has transferred ownership of the ‘Witch House’ to Charlie Kingsley, a newcomer to the area. It was a surprising move […]
Quarantine Reading Challenge
Hopefully we’re getting near the end of our shelter-in-place time, but just in case, I thought it would be fun to have a Quarantine Reading Challenge. (I expect all of you could finish this in a week, because what else do you have to do with yourself right now?) We already know that bookworms are […]
What Bookworms Can Teach Us About Surviving (Even Thriving) During Global Pandemics
With most of us practicing some version of home quarantining and social distancing as the corona virus rages on, there is hope on the horizon. Because the Bookworms are here to save us! Yes, while all those extroverts are busy climbing the walls and making us all crazy with their constant texts and messages, Bookworms […]
“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 […]
You May Be a Bookworm If …
Just because you read a lot doesn’t mean you’re an actual bookworm. Bookworms are a special breed. They’re not just committed to their books, they’re attached. (Like the joke around the eggs and bacon – the chicken is committed but the bacon is attached.) And if you’re wondering if YOU may be one of the […]