Michelle Francik

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Michelle Francik is the USA Today Bestselling Author of cozy mysteries that get your heart pumping and make you laugh out loud. She loves to add a bit of romance to every story. She's always loved to read and write and has been creating worlds in her head since she was little. Now she gets to share her characters and worlds with others and she’s having a blast! Men who are strong and put their loved ones first, women who are bold and sassy and don’t take anything from anyone. Situations we can all relate to and mysteries with twists and turns you won’t see coming. Michelle’s stories are meant to entertain, make you laugh, bring a tear to your eye and most of all, be the bright spot of your day. Michelle lives in South Lake Tahoe and enjoys the sunshine, the snow, the bears and the giant raccoons.

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A Gift of Gratitude: A Community Book Project Nov 14, 2018

by Donna Kozik, Martin Salama, Holly R. Fitzpatrick, Rich Liotta, Crystal Rector, LaVerne M. Byrd, Katherine Cobb, Carol Brusegar, Irena Kay, Rick Binder, Rebecca Brown, Patti Smith, Jen DG, Linda Bittle, Shona Battersby, Ruth McGarry, Uranchimeg (Urna) Belanger, Roberta Gold, Bill McCarthy, Kerri McManus, Asha Khalil, Judi G. Reid, Gwyn Goodrow, Joe Raab, Veronica Hollingsworth, Nikki Brown, Anne M. Skinner, Susan P. Sloan, Daphne Bach Greer, Fiona- Louise, Grace Kusta Nasralla, Merwyn Evans, Lisa S. Campbell, Dr. Ola B. Madsen, Carol Trant Dean, Connie Ragen Green, Miller-Ford. Heidi , Marcelle della Faille, Carol Stockall, Michelle Francik, Michelle Barrial, Mary Anne Strange, Paula S. Webb, Norma Bonner Elmore, Ruben J. Rocha, Linda Faulk, Leasha West, Maxiann Forbes, Shari-Jayne Boda, Ellen Watts, Diana Bianchi, Lorrie M. Nixon, Charlisa E. Delancy-Cash, Carol Caffey, Barbara Watson, Nancy J. Haberstich, Mary Duggan, Rachel A. Kowalski, Joel Bloom, Carla Parvin, LC Plaunt, Steve Sponseller, Diane Kurzava, Holly Pitas, Corynne Stickley, Tara Kachaturoff, Mary Choo, Letitia Hicks, Karen Hannon, Susan Hayes, Debbie Bolton, Metka Lebar, Rocky Henriques, Donna Mogan, Bonita Bandaries, Davis Maria E , Gregory Hoffmaster, La Wanna G. Parker, Alberta Fredricksen, Dawn Rafferty, Margy Lang, Robyn MacKillop, Audrey Berry, Caroline Ravelo, Brenda Lanigan, Taeko Hayatsu, Clay Morgan, Ingrid Cook, Peggy Lee Hanson, Donna Burgher, LuWanda Ford, Tonia Sample, Julaina Kleist-Corwin, Kit Rosato, Cherry-Ann Carew, Adrienne Dupree, Anne Domagala, Warren L. Henderson, Jr., Ruth Strebe, Katie De Souza, Gabby De Souza, Suzanne Cousins, Melissa Ellen Penn, J. Russell Burck, Louise Lavergne, Katrina Oko-Odoi

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A GIFT OF GRATITUDE is the third edition in The Community Book Project series, where people come together to write and submit essays on a particular theme. In a weekend.

The gifts of gratitude described inside include the subjects of children, pets, nature, travel and, in one case, mushrooms. We also list our favorite causes we support.

And we are pleased to share the results with you in this book celebrating gratitude: the inspirational essays, narratives and insights. The intention of this book is to empower and uplift you, too, to notice what's around you and give appreciation.

Thank you for reading—and celebrating—gratitude!

Contributors include Martin Salama, Holly R. Fitzpatrick, Rich Liotta, Crystal Rector, LaVerne M. Byrd, Katherine Cobb, Carol Brusegar, Irena Kay, Rick Binder, Rebecca Brown, Patti Smith, Jen DG, Linda Bittle, Shona Battersby, Ruth McGarry, Uranchimeg (Urna) Belanger, Roberta Gold, Bill McCarthy, Kerri McManus, and Asha Khalil.

Also Judi G. Reid, Gwyn Goodrow, Joe Raab, Veronica Hollingsworth, Nikki Brown, Anne M. Skinner, Susan P. Sloan, Daphne Bach Greer, Fiona-Louise, Grace Kusta Nasralla, Merwyn Evans, Lisa S. Campbell, Dr. Ola B. Madsen, Carol Trant Dean, Connie Ragen Green, and Heidi Miller-Ford.

Also Marcelle della Faille, Carol Stockall, Michelle Francik, Michelle Barrial, Mary Anne Strange, Paula S. Webb, Norma Bonner Elmore, Ruben J. Rocha, Linda Faulk, Leasha West, Maxiann Forbes, Shari-Jayne Boda, Ellen Watts, Diana Bianchi, and Lorrie M. Nixon.

Also Charlisa E. Delancy-Cash, Carol Caffey, Barbara Watson, Nancy J. Haberstich, Mary Duggan, Rachel A. Kowalski, Joel Bloom, Carla Parvin, LC Plaunt, Steve Sponseller, Diane Kurzava, Holly Pitas, Corynne Stickley, Tara Kachaturoff, Mary Choo, Letitia Hicks, Karen Hannon, Susan Hayes, Debbie Bolton, Metka Lebar, Rocky Henriques, Donna Mogan, Bonita Bandaries, and Maria E Davis.

Also Gregory Hoffmaster, La Wanna G. Parker, Alberta Fredricksen, Dawn Rafferty, Margy Lang, Robyn MacKillop, Audrey Berry, Caroline Ravelo, Brenda Lanigan, Taeko Hayatsu, Clay Morgan, Ingrid Cook, Peggy Lee Hanson, Donna Burgher, LuWanda Ford, Tonia Sample, Julaina Kleist-Corwin, Kit Rosato, and Cherry-Ann Carew.

Also Adrienne Dupree, Anne Domagala, Warren L. Henderson, Jr., Ruth Strebe, Katie De Souza, Gabby De Souza, Suzanne Cousins, Melissa Ellen Penn, J. Russell Burck, Louise Lavergne, and Katrina Oko-Odoi.

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Murder and a Pinch of Rosemary: A Danger and Donahues Romantic Cozy Mystery Feb 22, 2021

by Michelle Francik

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Susan Sinclair had finally started to breathe again. After witnessing a brutal murder, she’d had to uproot her life and start again—as someone else. When bundles of rosemary are left on her doorstep, she fears the murderer has found her, and she calls on the U.S. Marshals for help.
Now she’s having trouble breathing again. But is it because the danger is escalating? Or is it because the handsome new Marshal makes her feel things she’s never felt before? Can Susan find the strength to keep going, to solve the mystery, and to keep herself--and the man she’s falling in love with--safe?

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Murder in the Maternity Ward: A Danger and Donahues Romantic Cozy Mystery Mar 24, 2021

by Michelle Francik

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Maggie Donahue is a U.S. Marshal. And she’s about to have a baby. When a murder is committed in the hospital, literally above her head, she can’t ignore her training, or her curiosity. When she meets Ashanti, who's also pregnant, both women are drawn into the mystery, ignoring the advice of Maggie’s husband, and her partner. As they follow the clues the danger escalates, and their due dates get closer. Can they solve the mystery of who murdered the OB/GYN before their babies arrive? And before someone else gets killed?

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Halloween 2021: Candy, Carnivals and Carnage: Short Story Anthology (Short Story Challenge Anthologies) Oct 13, 2021

by Michelle Francik, Ichabod Ebenezer, Virginia M. Barilla, Francine Muzykant, Colleen Cade, M. Quinn Evans, Victoria Fletcher, Meagan Myhren-Bennett, Linda Hudson Hoagland

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Evil abounds in our newest collection of nightmare inducing short stories! From haunted Ferris Wheels to creepy clowns, we have it all! Enjoy your stroll through our third collection of Halloween-themed scary stories . . . if you dare! Our authors have served up a delightful treat, but only for those with a strong stomach. Check out our offerings below. And be prepared to sleep with the lights on!

Ichabod Ebenezer: Ferrel Brothers Carnival

Virginia M. Barilla: The Metamorphosis of Bobby Finn, The Neighbor From Hell, Hold Your Nose . . . Great Caesar's Ghost

Francine Muzykant: The Sketch

Colleen Cade: The Demon Clown, Memories, My Favorite Carnival Food, Monsters Are Real, The Craft and the Coaster, Peggy's Surprise, Too Much of a Good Thing

M. Quinn Evans: My Home, The Fun House

Victoria Fletcher: Halloween, Did You See That?

Meagan Myhren-Bennett: Midnight's Carnival, One of the Carnies

Michelle Francik: The Masked Woman, Cheese Balls and Chopped Nuts

Linda Hudson Hoagland: Wheel of Death

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Unconditional Love: Animals Edition: A Short Story Anthology (Short Story Challenge Anthologies) Jun 16, 2021

by Michelle Francik, Brandy Morrison, C. O. Bonham, Colleen Cade, Francine Muzykant, Kristi Asher, Linda Hudson Hoagland, Meagan Myhren-Bennett, Victoria Fletcher, Virginia M. Barilla

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What does unconditional love mean to you? That's the question these authors were asked to answer and write about in this Short Story Challenge. Oh, and since this is the Animals Edition, they had to feature an animal!

In this anthology, you'll find 21 original works from 10 very different authors! Stories, poems and essays that reveal the bravery, joy, grief, humor and hope of unconditional love.

Enjoy these amazing stories by:

Brandy Morrison

C. O. Bonham

Colleen Cade

Francine Muzykant

Kristi Asher

Linda Hudson Hoagland

Meagan Myhren-Bennett

Michelle Francik

Victoria Fletcher

Virginia M. Barilla

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What We Love: A Community Book Project Feb 7, 2019

by Donna Kozik, Danielle Guerin, Nancy Moorhouse, Susan Shatzer, Holly R Fitzpatrick, Connie Ragen Green, Nicole Bissett, Katie De Souza, Cody Dakota Wooten, Martin Salama, Lori Sweet, Dr. Irena Kay, Diane Kurzava, Kim Forthofer, LaVerne M. Byrd, Michelle Francik, Marcelle della Faille, Jen DG, Tara Alexandra Kachaturoff, Charlisa E. Delancy-Cash, Chineme Noke, Paula S Webb, Carol Stockall, Cheryl A Major, Lorrie M. Nixon, Carma Spence, Sylvio Roy, Carol Brusegar, Ruben J. Rocha, Heidi Miller-Ford, Asha Khalil, Warren L. Henderson, LC Plaunt, Margy Lang, Alberta Fredricksen, Shona Battersby, Crystal Rector, Mary Anne Strange, Bill McCarthy, Stewart Forthofer, Pamela James, Julaina Kleist-Corwin, Taeko Hayatsu, Colin Bird, Melissa Ellen Penn, Robyn Campbell, Patti Smith, Joyce Blue, Melanie Day, Merwyn Evans, Shirley J. Noah, Diana Bianchi, Ruth McGarry, Roberta Gold, Barbara Cole, LuWanda Ford, Robyn MacKillop, Fiona-Louise, Norma Bonner Elmore, Kerri McManus, Sharon G. Teed, Suzy Taylor Oakley, Judi G. Reid, Mary Choo, Francis Heran, Metka Lebar, Mike Myers, Gwyn Goodrow, Daphne Bach Greer, Joe Raab, Nikki Brown, Donna M. Mogan, Dixie L. Thompson, Sergey Skudaev, Holly Pitas, Rebecca Brown, Letitia Hicks, Patrice Porter, Lori R Winslow, Karen Hannon, Barbara Watson, Carol Caffey, Donna Burgher, Nancy Haberstich, Dona C. Murphy, Tina Nies, Susan J Walklate, Beth Munro, Debbie Bolton, Joy Harris, Michelle Denier, Angela Boothroyd, Leasha West, Renee A. Moses, Gregory Paul Hoffmaster, Melinda J. Kelly, Benjamin M. Boyle, Suzanne S. Farmer, Corinne McKeown, Michael E. Bourland, Anitra S. White, Dawn Eileen, Megan Saint-Marie, Diane L. Haworth, Michelle Barrial, Nicole Toomey Davis, Ginger Wellspring, Peggy S. Lynn, Agata Szkiela, Maria Falcon, Tonia Sample, Ruth Strebe, Jewelle Colwell Boldt, Marius Bill

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WHAT WE LOVE is the fourth edition in The Community Book Project series, where people come together to write and submit essays on a particular theme under the guidance of USA Today best-selling and award-winning author Donna Kozik.

WHAT WE LOVE describes relationships with children, spouses, pets, nature, travel and more.

We are pleased to share the results with you in this book celebrating love: the inspirational essays, narratives and insights. The intention of this book is to empower and uplift you, too, to notice what's around you that's ready for love from you.

Thank you for reading—and celebrating—what we love!

Contributing authors:

Danielle Guerin; Nancy Moorhouse; Susan Shatzer; Holly R Fitzpatrick; Connie Ragen Green; Nicole Bissett; Katie De Souza; Cody Dakota Wooten; Martin Salama; Lori Sweet; Dr. Irena Kay; Diane Kurzava; Kim Forthofer; LaVerne M. Byrd; Michelle Francik; Marcelle della Faille; Jen DG; Tara Alexandra Kachaturoff; Charlisa E. Delancy-Cash; Chineme Noke; Paula S Webb; Carol Stockall; Cheryl A Major; Lorrie M. Nixon; Carma Spence; Sylvio Roy; Carol Brusegar; Ruben J. Rocha; Heidi Miller-Ford; Asha Khalil; Warren L. Henderson; LC Plaunt; Margy Lang; Alberta Fredricksen; Shona Battersby; Crystal Rector; Mary Anne Strange; Bill McCarthy; Stewart Forthofer; Pamela James; Julaina Kleist-Corwin; Taeko Hayatsu; Colin Bird; Melissa Ellen Penn; Robyn Campbell; Patti Smith; Joyce Blue; Melanie Day; Merwyn Evans; Shirley J. Noah; Diana Bianchi; Ruth McGarry; Roberta Gold; Barbara Cole; LuWanda Ford; Robyn MacKillop; Fiona-Louise; Norma Bonner Elmore; Kerri McManus; Sharon G. Teed; Suzy Taylor Oakley; Judi G. Reid; Mary Choo; Francis Heran; Metka Lebar; Mike Myers; Gwyn Goodrow; Daphne Bach Greer; Joe Raab; Nikki Brown; Donna M. Mogan; Dixie L. Thompson; Sergey Skudaev; Holly Pitas; Rebecca Brown; Letitia Hicks; Patrice Porter; Lori R Winslow; Karen Hannon; Barbara Watson; Carol Caffey; Donna Burgher; Nancy Haberstich; Dona C. Murphy; Tina Nies; Susan J Walklate; Beth Munro; Debbie Bolton; Joy Harris; Michelle Denier; Angela Boothroyd; Leasha West; Renee A. Moses; Gregory Paul Hoffmaster; Melinda J. Kelly; Benjamin M. Boyle; Suzanne S. Farmer; Corinne McKeown; Michael E. Bourland; Nancy Haberstich; Anitra S. White; Dawn Eileen; Megan Saint-Marie; Nancy Haberstich; Diane L. Haworth; Michelle Barrial; Nicole Toomey Davis; Ginger Wellspring; Peggy S. Lynn; Agata Szkiela; Maria Falcon; Tonia Sample; Ruth Strebe; Jewelle Colwell Boldt; Marius Bill; Danielle Guerin.

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2021: Hope and Renewal: Short Story Anthology (Short Story Challenge Anthologies) Nov 26, 2021

by Michelle Francik, C.O. Bonham, Colleen Cade, Francine Muzykant, Kristi Asher, Linda Hudson Hoagland, M. Quinn Evans, Meagan Myhren-Bennett, Victoria Fletcher, Virginia M. Barilla

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2020 and 2021 have been rough. Natural disasters of epic proportions. An ongoing pandemic. A constant barrage of negative information. Unnecessary loss and death. For many, things have never seemed so bad.
But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. The sun always rises, bringing us a new day, with new promise.
For the fourth Short Story Writing Challenge of 2021, the authors were tasked with writing poems and short stories that reflect the theme: Hope and Renewal.
In this anthology you'll find 24 stories or poems written by 10 authors who did their best to find hope, love, and the promise of a new day. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and remind you that this too shall pass.
Get your copy today. And send one to every person you know who needs something to hope for and look forward to. Our goal is to make your day a little brighter!
This is Book 9 in our Short Story Challenge Anthology series.

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Why Writers Need to Write: A Book Of Quotes From a Writer's Point of View Aug 18, 2019

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Writing can be a lonely occupation. Writers pour their heart and soul into their work, then put it out into the world for others to experience. Writing can be exhilarating and it can be terrifying. There are times when the words come too fast and times when no words come at all. Being a writer is not for the faint of heart. As a writer, I know that most people have no idea what being a writer is like. They either think it's glamorous or boring; fascinating or dull. They don't understand why a writer needs time alone or why he/she gets up in the middle of the night to jot down an idea, for a new character. But writers know-they get it.This book of quotes was written for the writer, the aspiring writer and for those who have a writer in their life that they're trying to understand. The quotes are from writers-authors, songwriters, journalists-who have been there. They offer a reality check, encouragement, and advice. This book is the perfect gift for all of the writers in your life. It will help them understand what it is to be a writer, and remind them that they don't struggle alone. It will inspire and motivate them, and help them through writer's block and rejection. It's also the perfect gift to give yourself, if you're a writer or have always dreamed of being one. Enjoy this book of quotes about writing, from writers, and never stop writing!

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Halloween 2020: A Short Story Anthology (Short Story Challenge Anthologies) Oct 16, 2020

by Michelle Francik, Virginia M. Barilla, Karen M. Walker, Francine Muzykant, C.O. Bonham, Kristi S. Asher, Ichabod Ebenezer, Colleen Cade, M. Quinn Evans, Michelle Francik

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There is no doubt that Halloween 2020 is going to go down as one of the strangest holidays ever. With lockdowns, social distancing, masks, politics, lies, violence and hate dominating every news report--every thought at times, celebrating takes on a different aspect this year.
Some people are determined to act as if everything’s normal while others are devastated that they can’t have their annual Halloween gala. Trick or treating has either been cancelled or there are so many rules in place to protect everyone from Covid-19 that it barely resembles its previous incarnations.
For the 2020 Halloween Short Story Challenge, I tasked the authors to look at Halloweens past, present and future. I suggested they view the holiday through the out-of-focus lens of 2020, but they didn’t have to. I challenged them to search outside the box, inside the box and all around the box, until they found something that resonated within them.
For many, this year has been one of loss, fear, uncertainty and apathy. It’s been hard to get out of bed let alone be creative. That’s why this was an especially difficult, yet important, Challenge.
The authors in this anthology accepted that challenge and they’ve written an incredible, eclectic assortment of Halloween stories and poems. They’ll terrify you. They’ll delight you. They’ll make you laugh. And hopefully, for at least as long as it takes you to read them, you’ll be distracted from the real-life horrors of 2020. Enjoy!

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2019 Christmas Spirit Short Story Anthology (Short Story Challenge Anthologies) Nov 29, 2019

by Michelle Francik, Annie Littlewolf, C. O. Bonham, Donna L Martin, Francine Muzykant, Hannah Schofield, Ichabod Ebenezer, Jeff Bacon, Karen Walker, Katrina O'Brien, Kristen Walker S., M. Quinn Evans, Randi O'Keefe, Thomas Thom, Virginia M. Barila

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These are not your mother's holiday stories! The authors of the 2019 Christmas Spirit Short Story Challenge, hosted by Michelle Francik, were tasked with writing short stories that evoked the "Christmas Spirit." That could mean anything from tidings of joy to the ghosts of Christmases past, present and future!
This anthology covers the whole spectrum-from love, joy, and anticipation to depression, revenge and redemption. Whether you're a scrooge or a holiday lover, you'll find something to make you laugh, think, and hope.
Authors in this anthology are:
Kristen S. Walker
M. Quinn Evans
Randi O'Keefe
Thom Thomas
Virginia M. Barilla
Annie Littlewolf
C. O. Bonham
Donna L Martin
Francine Muzykant
Hannah Schofield
Ichabod Ebenezer
Jeff Bacon
Karen Walker
Katrina O'Brien
Michelle Francik

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Bewitching Henry: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery Novella Jul 28, 2021

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On a dark, stormy night, Stella Spinney comes face to face with Midnight. Midnight, the kitten, that is. From the time Stella slams on the brakes until they find Midnight’s lost little boy, the action--and sarcasm--never stop. Meet witch cousins Stella and Pixie; enchanted, talking cat, Henry; and vampire accountant, Chester. Can the gang outfox a werewolf, save a little boy, and get a little black kitten safely home in time for the All Soul’s Halloween Party? Find out in this enchanting novella!

Author's Note: This novella was previously published in a collection of stories, called Black Cat Crossing, that made the USA Today Bestseller list. The book was discontinued, and I got my rights back to my story. I’m publishing it as a stand-alone novella, but it does connect my Enchantingly Yours: Season 1 series with my upcoming series, Pixie’s Pies and Potions. “Bewitching Henry” takes place just after Stella’s story in “When Witches Come True,” (Pixie and Henry are introduced in that book, as well.)

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Kal Finds His Courage: Barnyard Fables, Book 2 Jul 14, 2021

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Shelly Lynne, a friendly little ducking, has faced off against the barnyard bullies. She feels proud of herself for standing up for her friends, but she's pretty sure the bullies will strike again. Frustrated and worried, she finds herself feeling out of sorts.

Meanwhile, her best friend, Kal has his own problems. The farmer's niece has arrived and she's decided that Kal is the perfect dress up doll! After being paraded around in heart-covered pajamas and a purple cape, Kal does his best to hide from Katy. But when the bullies decide to go after the little girl, Kal has to swallow his pride and find his courage.

Is Kal strong enough to stand up for Katy against the bullies? Will Shelly Lynne find a way to get back to her usual sunny self? Find out in this adorable fable about self-doubt, depression, and finding your inner superhero!

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