Michele Israel Harper's Blog

Amazon stopped carrying my books?

Hey, reader family.

I just found out today that Amazon stopped carrying my paperbacks and hardcovers.

As far as I can tell, you can still get my ebooks there, but that’s about it.

(And I can’t get a clear answer from them of what’s going on.)

So! This means I’m going to have to list my books on my website for you to order direct from me, doesn’t it?

(Bonus: At least that means your shiny new books will come signed! And maybe with some extra goodies?)

I’ve got some choices to make, but I will do my very best to keep it the same price (or cheaper) than Amazon, including shipping.

Ooh! Another silver lining—I’ll make more than a few pennies if you order from me instead of other retailers.

(Not that I have anything against other retailers. They just have to, you know, actually carry my books?)

I’m not sure what the glitch is, but Amazon is blaming Ingram, and Ingram is blaming Amazon, and no one wants to take responsibility, so I guess I’ll take it out of both of their hands and send my books directly to you!

I’ve already got some things in place to make this happen, but stay tuned for more updates.

What I can do right now:

Ebooks will come from Bookfunnel.I can mail (signed) paperbacks and hardcovers from my personal stock for now.

What will be coming soon:

Working on audiobooks, will also come from Bookfunnel.Been working on setting up direct links to BookVault for paperbacks and hardcovers.

In fact, part of the reason I didn’t even notice there was a problem is because one, I’m in a writing haze from trying to complete Mummy Resurrection, and two, I’d been working on converting my books to audiobooks for those of you who requested them.

As always, I use human narrators, editors, and cover artists (with human-created art only), and write every word in my books myself.

And that won’t change just because I’m trying to get these audiobooks to you fast!

But now it looks like I need to pivot to make sure you can get the books I already have out.

If you want to be notified of my new releases, please sign up for my newsletter! I don’t send emails often, but this is the only way for you to know (for sure) when a new book of mine is coming out.

Plus, I’ll let you know when new books are coming, when ARCs are available, and what lovely new art comes with my preorders.

Happy reading!

And please pray I can figure out what’s going on soon!

In Him,

Michele

Happy Release Day, Slay the Wolf!

Ahhh! I’m so excited!

Book four in the Beast Hunters series is finally here!

(Even though it’s book four, it can totally be read as a standalone. In fact, I’d love to hear what you think if you haven’t read the other books in this series!)

Slay the Wolf was probably the most difficult book in this series to write, after the first book, Kill the Beast.

Slay the Wolf is a light “Red Riding Hood” retelling, with sisters Snow White and Rose Red showing up as supporting characters (from “Snow White and Rose Red,” not “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” though there are nods to that as well).

And of course I had to make Rose Red a dreaded pirate captain.

And Kill the Beast is a “Beauty and the Beast” (by Madame Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve) retelling.

Both are my favorite fairy tales, and interestingly enough, these two books were the hardest to write.

I wonder if there is any correlation to the pressure of getting these books right because of how much I love those original fairy tales?

Anyway, I hope you love the latest addition to the Beast Hunters series.

Only three books left!

I’m so excited about the next one: Stop the Snow Queen has time jumps, the origin story of a mysterious character, and the most powerful fairy-tale creature Ro has fought yet.

Until then, enjoy Slay the Wolf and the absolutely gorgeous ART Laura Hollingsworth and Jenelle Hovde created for this book. I am in awe of their skill!

I hope you enjoy my take in my own fairy tales with huntress Ro LeFèvre at the helm!

Happy reading!

~Michele

Beast Hunters Special Editions Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 0
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling

In this collection of one novella (Beast Hunter) and six brand-new stories, get to know French Huntress Ro LeFèvre as she learns to hunt the wild creatures that prey on her people.

Set before Kill the Beast, this special edition hardcover is 458 pages in length and will look lovely alongside the other special edition hardcovers. Enjoy!

***Features exclusive cover art by Laura Hollingsworth***

More info → Kill the Beast Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 1
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

This heartfelt and magical adventure is a Beauty and the Beast reimagining where Red Riding Hood is hired to hunt and kill the beast.

Finalist for the 2019 Book of the Year Award from Serious Writer

This special-edition hardback features art and cover by Laura Hollingsworth.

More info → Silence the Siren Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 2
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

This high-seas adventure is a Little Mermaid fractured fairy tale influenced by Hans Christian Andersen, and although it is the second book in the Beast Hunters series, it can be read as a standalone.

Finalist in the 2022 Christian Indie Awards

This special-edition hardback features art and cover by Laura Hollingsworth.

More info → Quell the Nightingale Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 3
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

Although Quell the Nightingale is the third book in the Beast Hunters series, each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper’s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro’s adventure today!

Available now.

More info → Slay the Wolf Special Edition Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 4
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

This heart-pounding and relentless adventure is a Red Riding Hood and Snow White and Rose Red reimagining, and although it is the fourth book in the Beast Hunters series, it can be read as a standalone.

Coming May 20, 2025!

More info → Preorder Goodies

What Should I Work On This Coming Year?

Hello, dearest readers!

Just a quick poll to see what YOU want to read next!

Which of these books interest you most?

Submit a form.

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Thank you so much!

I appreciate the time you took to answer my poll, and I hope to bring you many more lovely books this upcoming year.

Happy reading!

Sincerely,

Michele

My Books The Lost Slipper: Cosette’s Story Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling

***Finalist in the 2024 Realm Awards from Realm Makers, novella category***

If you like fairy tales turned upside down, and lovely young ladies learning to stand up for themselves and for others, then this “Cinderella” and “Diamonds and Toads” reimagining is the book for you.

Paperback available now.

Ebook available exclusively for Michele Israel Harper's newsletter subscribers!

More info →Sign Up For My Newsletter!Add To Your Goodreads Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 0
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling

In this collection of one novella (Beast Hunter) and six brand-new stories, get to know French Huntress Ro LeFèvre as she learns to hunt the wild creatures that prey on her people.

Set before Kill the Beast, this special edition hardcover is 458 pages in length and will look lovely alongside the other special edition hardcovers. Enjoy!

***Features exclusive cover art by Laura Hollingsworth***

More info → Kill the Beast Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 1
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

This heartfelt and magical adventure is a Beauty and the Beast reimagining where Red Riding Hood is hired to hunt and kill the beast.

Finalist for the 2019 Book of the Year Award from Serious Writer

This special-edition hardback features art and cover by Laura Hollingsworth.

More info → Silence the Siren Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 2
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

This high-seas adventure is a Little Mermaid fractured fairy tale influenced by Hans Christian Andersen, and although it is the second book in the Beast Hunters series, it can be read as a standalone.

Finalist in the 2022 Christian Indie Awards

This special-edition hardback features art and cover by Laura Hollingsworth.

More info → Quell the Nightingale Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 3
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

Although Quell the Nightingale is the third book in the Beast Hunters series, each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper’s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro’s adventure today!

Available now.

More info → Beast Hunter Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 0
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling

This is the story that started it all: How Red Riding Hood killed the wolf, escaped the beast, and became a huntress. This prequel novella weaves seamlessly into the first book of the Beast Hunters series, Kill the Beast.

More info → Kill the Beast Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 1
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling

This heartfelt and magical adventure is a Beauty and the Beast reimagining where Red Riding Hood is hired to hunt and kill the beast.

Finalist for the 2019 Book of the Year Award from Serious Writer

More info → Silence the Siren Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 2
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling

This high-seas adventure is a Little Mermaid reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen persuasion, and although it is the second book in the Beast Hunters series, it can be read as a standalone.

Finalist in the 2022 Christian Indie Awards

More info → Quell the Nightingale Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 3
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

Although Quell the Nightingale is the third book in the Beast Hunters series, each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper’s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro’s adventure today!

Available now.

More info → BookBub Slay the Wolf Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 4
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

This heart-pounding and relentless adventure is a Red Riding Hood and Snow White and Rose Red reimagining, and although it is the fourth book in the Beast Hunters series, it can be read as a standalone.

Coming Soon!

More info → Wisdom & Folly Sisters Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Standalone
Genre: Supernatural Fiction

Wisdom has orders to thwart her sister. Folly’s orders are the same. And both are determined to win.

More info → Ruby Dragon Kingdom Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Tales of the Cousin Kingdoms, Book 1
Genre: Children's Fantasy

Ruby Dragon Kingdom is now available!

Finalist in the 2021 Realm Awards from Realm Makers, Fantasy Category

Finalist in the 2021 Realm Awards from Realm Makers, Middle Grade Category

More info → Diamond Unicorn Kingdom Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Tales of the Cousin Kingdoms, Book 2
Genre: Children's Fantasy

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More info → Ghostly Vendetta Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Candace Marshall Chronicles, Book 0
Genre: Paranormal Fiction

Ghostly Vendetta is a prequel novella to Zombie Takeover: Book One of the Candace Marshall Chronicles.

Winner of the 2022 Christian Indie Awards, Novella Category

More info → Zombie Takeover Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Candace Marshall Chronicles, Book 1
Genre: Paranormal Fiction

Zombie Takeover is the first book in the Candace Marshall Chronicles.

Semi-finalist in the 2016 Genesis Award from ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers)

Finalist in the 2016 Excellence in Editing Award from Christian Editor Connection

More info → Vampire Feud Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Candace Marshall Chronicles, Book 2
Genre: Paranormal Fiction

Vampire Feud is the second book in the Candace Marshall Chronicles.

Available now!

More info → Mummy Resurrection Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Candace Marshall Chronicles, Book 3
Genre: Paranormal Fiction

Mummy Resurrection is the final book in the Candace Marshall Chronicles.

Coming Soon!

More info → Queen of the Moon Author: Michele Israel Harper
Genre: Science Fiction

Coming Soon!

More info → Elvish Queen Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Elvish Queen Duology, Book 1
Genre: Fantasy

Description Coming Soon

More info → Mortal King Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Elvish Queen Duology, Book 2
Genre: Fantasy

Description Coming Soon

More info → Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Author: Mark Twain
Series: Standalone
Genre: Classics
She saved France when she was fourteen…She was burned at the stake for her efforts…Meet the girl who captured Mark Twain’s heart. More info →Purchase from My Publisher! Wisdom & Folly, Part One Author: Michele Israel Harper
Genre: Supernatural Fiction

This book was so much fun to write! Authors often start writing with, "What if?" and my question was, "What if Wisdom is actually an angel? What if her sister, Folly, hates her, and they are locked in a battle that spans the ages? A battle that very much affects each one of us?" This book is completely from their perspective. I hope you love it!

More info → Wisdom & Folly, Part Two Author: Michele Israel Harper
Genre: Supernatural Fiction

I was so sad to see my story come to an end—but what a fun ending to write! I hope you enjoy my book as much as I enjoyed writing it, or perhaps even more so. Happy reading!

More info →

Happy Release Day, Vampire Feud!

Oh my goodness, it has only taken forever to get this book to you!

But now that I have more time to write, I was able to put in the work of getting the plot ironed out and this book ready to be published.

So now I’m having the softest release ever, and it’s available for you right away!

If you enjoy clean, lighthearted, goofy reads, this is the right book for you this spooky season.

Check out what the book’s about right here (also below), and I can’t wait to hear what you think.

I hope you love your new book!

Happy Reading,

Michele

Vampire Feud World's biggest scaredy-cat, Candace Marshall, embarks on another misadventure deep in the NYC underworld of vampires.

Vampire Feud is the second book in the Candace Marshall Chronicles.

Available now!

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About the Book

There I was, minding my own business, when Bam! A vampire plows into my normal world and ruins everything. Have I mentioned I don���t do scary?

But this vampire needs my help. He���s been framed for murder���the murder I saw with my own two eyes���but he swears he didn���t do it. Oh no. That would be another vampire his coven is feuding with. Like that���s even a real thing.

And apparently I, Candace Marshall, world���s biggest scaredy-cat, am the only one who can make it right. As if.

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Candace Marshall���s life is going right for once. Thoughtful boyfriend, shiny new job, hinted-at promotion���things couldn���t possibly be better. But in typical Candace fashion, she stumbles upon a heated vampire feud.

Surely it���s all a prank.

But when Candace is taken deep into their underworld and threatened at fang point, she has to escape before she���s drained like a juice box. If only Gavin knew she���d been kidnapped instead of embarking on that two-week business trip.

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If you like lighthearted spooky reads in the vein of the Devil Wears Prada, Underworld, and Buffy (that is, if Buffy fainted at the first sign of vamps), this is the right book for you.

Available now!

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Details


Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Candace Marshall Chronicles, Book 2
Genre: Paranormal Fiction
ASIN: B0DK2G959G



Other Books in the "Candace Marshall Chronicles" Ghostly Vendetta Zombie Takeover Mummy ResurrectionPreview Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Giveaway for Quell the Nightingale’s Release!

As some of you may know, I ended up in the hospital right before Quell the Nightingale released.

Which means I didn’t get to do anything for the release but recover.

For those who don’t know, I started struggling to breathe five days before my book came out (right before we were supposed to leave on a beach vacation, no less).

I went to urgent care, they sent me straight to the ER, and the ER skipped past an incredibly full waiting room and took me straight back.

Apparently I had been fighting a bacterial infection that had moved into my lungs, giving me pneumonia in all four quadrants.

Thankfully it could be treated with antibiotics, and about the third day in the hospital my head stopped being fuzzy (well, mostly), three of the four quadrants had cleared, and I started getting antsy and wanting to go home.

They sent me home on the fourth day, and the next day was QtN’s release!

Where I pretty much threw up a release day SM post and went back to bed.

So now that I’m feeling better, I have a giveaway for you!

(Still not 100%, but I’m getting there.)

I collected these books well before I got sick (and stayed away from them the whole time I was sick, I promise you), and each one comes from an author who endorsed Quell the Nightingale.

I love these books, I love these authors, and I more than anything want you to have a chance to read them too!

>>>All you have to do to enter is follow the link to this Google form right here, fill out your mailing info, upload your QtN receipt, and let me know which book(s) you’d like to win. That’s it!<<<

I hope I get to send you a lovely new book soon!

In Him,
Michele

P.S. This giveaway ends on Friday, Sept. 20th at noon, and you can get physical copies of QtN $5 cheaper if you buy directly from me. All my love!

Quell the Nightingale A sleeping princess. A hidden enchantress. Can she break the curse before time runs out?

Although Quell the Nightingale is the third book in the Beast Hunters series, each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper���s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro���s adventure today!

Available now.

Order Now!

About the Book

Ro LeF��vre is desperate to save her niece. Delayed after fighting vicious sirens, the huntress races back to France with one thought on her mind: get there before the little girl succumbs to a sleeping curse. But she���s too late.

Frantic to reverse the spell before it becomes permanent, Ro immediately sets off to hunt the sorceress responsible. But when she finds herself trapped alongside a feisty Fr��ulein who is far too protective of her tower, her pet swans, and her enormous coils of hair, Ro fears she���s just condemned her niece to an eternal slumber.

Will Ro confront the enchantress in time to free the little girl, or will the child sleep forever?

Order NowPaperback $14.99 BookBub

Details


Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters, Book 3
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling
ASIN: B0D4ST294N



���Quell the Nightingale is the perfect blend of everything I crave in a story: lush, expansive, fresh worldbuilding; witty, multifaceted characters and banter; non-stop action and adventure; a wonderful, lion-hearted heroine and swoon-worthy hero; and a hard-won, satisfying happily-ever-after. In the tradition of Once Upon a Time, Quell the Nightingale weaves together fragments from some of my favorite fairy tales to produce an original and unpredictable tale I could not put down!���– J. J. Fischer, award-winning author of Calor ���A delightful journey into a land of mystery and magic, where fairy tales collide and hope hangs by a thread.���– Annie Sullivan, author of A Touch of Gold ���Quell the Nightingale is a fun, delightful romp! Weaving several fairy tales into a seamless tapestry, Michele Israel Harper crafts compelling threads of family, love, and courage that will leave you smiling. This story treats readers to much-loved fantasy characters and is a quirky, magical tale that makes one wonder what truly is real and what���s worth fighting for.���– Ronie Kendig, award-winning author of the Droseran Saga ���Quell the Nightingale is a masterful mash-up of many fairy tales, both popular and obscure. It���s also an emotional narrative about a strong female character learning that love can only make her stronger.���– C.O. Bonham, author of Runaway Lyrics ���Such a fun fairy tale mash-up! I loved seeing all the unexpected connections and characters. There are also deeper themes woven into the story���silence, secrets, and stuffing your feelings only gives pain more power. Quell the Nightingale is definitely an adventure worth taking!���– C.E. White, author of Vincent in Wonderland ���Prepare to be enchanted by this tale of a fiery huntress much better at facing magic beasts and evil spells than romance! Swoony heroes, a grouchy granny, and fun-loving family will warm your heart and keep you smiling. Ro���s quest through dark forests and fairy tale kingdoms will have you turning page after page!���– Savannah J. Goins, author of Whisper of Weapons ���The fairy tale medley I didn���t know I needed! Quell the Nightingale introduces beloved characters at every corner in a new and fresh way. It balances high stakes and romance with a quirky and humorous���but strong���female lead at the helm. It���s a tale that will keep you guessing until the satisfying end.���– E. A. Hendryx, author of the Xerus Galaxy Saga Other Books in the "Beast Hunters" Beast Hunter The Lost Slipper: Cosette's Story Kill the Beast Silence the Siren Slay the WolfPreview Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Quell the Nightingale Special Edition A sleeping princess. A hidden enchantress. Can she break the curse before time runs out?

Although Quell the Nightingale is the third book in the Beast Hunters series, each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper���s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro���s adventure today!

Available now.

Order Now!

About the Book

Ro LeF��vre is desperate to save her niece. Delayed after fighting vicious sirens, the huntress races back to France with one thought on her mind: get there before the little girl succumbs to a sleeping curse. But she���s too late.

Frantic to reverse the spell before it becomes permanent, Ro immediately sets off to hunt the sorceress responsible. But when she finds herself trapped alongside a feisty Fr��ulein who is far too protective of her tower, her pet swans, and her enormous coils of hair, Ro fears she���s just condemned her niece to an eternal slumber.

Will Ro confront the enchantress in time to free the little girl, or will the child sleep forever?

Order NowHardcover $24.99

Details


Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 3
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling
ASIN: 194378874X



���Quell the Nightingale is the perfect blend of everything I crave in a story: lush, expansive, fresh worldbuilding; witty, multifaceted characters and banter; non-stop action and adventure; a wonderful, lion-hearted heroine and swoon-worthy hero; and a hard-won, satisfying happily-ever-after. In the tradition of Once Upon a Time, Quell the Nightingale weaves together fragments from some of my favorite fairy tales to produce an original and unpredictable tale I could not put down!���– J. J. Fischer, award-winning author of Calor ���A delightful journey into a land of mystery and magic, where fairy tales collide and hope hangs by a thread.���– Annie Sullivan, author of A Touch of Gold ���Quell the Nightingale is a fun, delightful romp! Weaving several fairy tales into a seamless tapestry, Michele Israel Harper crafts compelling threads of family, love, and courage that will leave you smiling. This story treats readers to much-loved fantasy characters and is a quirky, magical tale that makes one wonder what truly is real and what���s worth fighting for.���– Ronie Kendig, award-winning author of the Droseran Saga ���Quell the Nightingale is a masterful mash-up of many fairy tales, both popular and obscure. It���s also an emotional narrative about a strong female character learning that love can only make her stronger.���– C.O. Bonham, author of Runaway Lyrics ���Such a fun fairy tale mash-up! I loved seeing all the unexpected connections and characters. There are also deeper themes woven into the story���silence, secrets, and stuffing your feelings only gives pain more power. Quell the Nightingale is definitely an adventure worth taking!���– C.E. White, author of Vincent in Wonderland ���Prepare to be enchanted by this tale of a fiery huntress much better at facing magic beasts and evil spells than romance! Swoony heroes, a grouchy granny, and fun-loving family will warm your heart and keep you smiling. Ro���s quest through dark forests and fairy tale kingdoms will have you turning page after page!���– Savannah J. Goins, author of Whisper of Weapons ���The fairy tale medley I didn���t know I needed! Quell the Nightingale introduces beloved characters at every corner in a new and fresh way. It balances high stakes and romance with a quirky and humorous���but strong���female lead at the helm. It���s a tale that will keep you guessing until the satisfying end.���– E. A. Hendryx, author of the Xerus Galaxy Saga Other Books in the "Beast Hunters Special Editions" Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales Kill the Beast Special Edition Silence the Siren Special EditionPreview Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Special Edition Hardcover Reveal!

Happy cover reveal day!

I’m so excited to share the special edition hardcover with you.

Laura Hollingsworth created the art for each of these hardcovers, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how they turned out.

(Laura created special character art on the inside too!)

Not only are preorders live, but so are eARCs if you’re an early copy and review kind of reader!

About the book:

Quell the Nightingale: Book Three of the Beast Hunters

A sleeping princess. A hidden enchantress. Can she break the curse before time runs out?

Ro LeFèvre is desperate to save her niece. Delayed after fighting vicious sirens, the huntress races back to France with one thought on her mind: get there before the little girl succumbs to a sleeping curse. But she’s too late.

Frantic to reverse the spell before it becomes permanent, Ro immediately sets off to hunt the sorceress responsible. But when she finds herself trapped alongside a feisty Fräulein who is far too protective of her tower, her pet swans, and her enormous coils of hair, Ro fears she’s just condemned her niece to an eternal slumber.

Will Ro confront the enchantress in time to free the little girl, or will the child sleep forever?

Each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper’s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro’s adventure today!

The form for preorder swag is also live!

(Claim your preorder swag right here.)

Whether you get an ebook, paperback, or hardcover, I have lots of goodies for you.

(Click on the Google Forms link above to see what they all are…)

Thank you so much for joining me for my cover reveal today! I am so honored to work with all these incredible artists.

Happy reading!

Michele

Beast Hunters Special Editions Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 0
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling

In this collection of one novella (Beast Hunter) and six brand-new stories, get to know French Huntress Ro LeFèvre as she learns to hunt the wild creatures that prey on her people.

Set before Kill the Beast, this special edition hardcover is 458 pages in length and will look lovely alongside the other special edition hardcovers. Enjoy!

***Features exclusive cover art by Laura Hollingsworth***

More info → Kill the Beast Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 1
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

This heartfelt and magical adventure is a Beauty and the Beast reimagining where Red Riding Hood is hired to hunt and kill the beast.

Finalist for the 2019 Book of the Year Award from Serious Writer

This special-edition hardback features art and cover by Laura Hollingsworth.

More info → Silence the Siren Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 2
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

This high-seas adventure is a Little Mermaid fractured fairy tale influenced by Hans Christian Andersen, and although it is the second book in the Beast Hunters series, it can be read as a standalone.

Finalist in the 2022 Christian Indie Awards

This special-edition hardback features art and cover by Laura Hollingsworth.

More info → Quell the Nightingale Special Edition Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 3
Genres: Fairy Tale Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling

Although Quell the Nightingale is the third book in the Beast Hunters series, each book in this fairy-tale fantasy series can be read as a standalone. If you like fractured fairy tales, grumpy/sunshine characters, and a hard-won happily-ever-eventually, you will love Michele Israel Harper’s magical storyworld.

Immerse yourself in Ro’s adventure today!

Available for preorder now.

More info →Preorder Goodies

Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales Release Day!

YOU GUYS.

I have another book releasing today!

Cue all the screaming and happy dancing in the world!

I took a year off from everything but writing my own books, and not only did I write and finish The Lost Slipper, I added six brand-new stories to Beast Hunter for the special edition hardcover.

Now I’m almost done with Quell the Nightingale, book three in the Beast Hunters series, and am about halfway done with Slay the Wolf, book four.

Man, I’m such a slow writer, you guys.

I mean, I can pound out the words, get them out on the page quickly, but then I take FOR-EV-ER going over each sentence, making sure it fits, that it’s worded just right, that it has a place in the overarching storyworld or should be deleted post-haste.

Stories take their sweet time percolating in my mind (as well as in the editing stage), and it’s so hard not to be frustrated at that.

I mean, I know exactly what has to happen in each book for the final book in the series to take place, which is great, but getting it all out seems to be more like pulling taffy than gushing forth like a firehose.

I wish I were a fast drafter! Get the story out, get it out for peer reviewer, off to my editor, then into your lovely grabby hands!

I can’t tell you how much I wish that was my process.

But it looks like this is how I write, and since I’m stuck with me, I will keep plodding along, getting these stories to you as quickly as is possible for me.

Not sure exactly where that all came from, especially while celebrating a new book, but I am excited, truly! Hopefully Quell the Nightingale will be the next thing we’re celebrating? Soon?

Now back to happy squealing about Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales!

So you want to know more about this book? Here you go!

Two children lost in the woods.

Red shoes that won’t stop dancing.

An innkeeper harried by the ghosts of her past.

Fey-made clothing that only the worthy may see.

A man with a beard as blue as his temper is hot.

The legend of the great white wolf.

And the hunt of a lifetime.

Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales turns beloved stories inside out, shatters expectations, and offers new adventures, delightful twists, and unexpected endings that will keep you coming back for more.

Happy squeals, am I right?

I had SO MUCH FUN pounding out each of these stories, set during when Ro worked for Gautier, before she hunts the beast in Kill the Beast.

Can you guess which fairy tale I retold in each story?

You are invited to a Release Party!

This will be in the same place as my other release parties, or in other words, >>> at this link right here. <<<

It’s entirely online, so you can join in your jammies and eat snacks without anyone being the wiser! (That’s exactly what I plan on doing, too.)

Let’s see . . . am I forgetting anything?

Ah, yes! How do you get this book?

The buy links are right down at the bottom of this post, and you can definitely add this book to Goodreads, Bookbub, and Amazon Author. (And if you follow me on Amazon Author, they will totally let you know when another book of mine releases!)

I think that’s absolutely everything, so thank you for reading my books (and this really long blog post), and see you in two nights for our PAR-TAY! :D

In Him,

Michele

Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales Meet Ro before she hunts the beast . . .

In this collection of one novella (Beast Hunter) and six brand-new stories, get to know French Huntress Ro LeFèvre as she learns to hunt the wild creatures that prey on her people.

Set before Kill the Beast, this special edition hardcover is 458 pages in length and will look lovely alongside the other special edition hardcovers. Enjoy!

***Features exclusive cover art by Laura Hollingsworth***

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Two children lost in the woods.

Red shoes that won’t stop dancing.

An innkeeper harried by the ghosts of her past.

Fey-made clothing that only the worthy may see.

A man with a beard as blue as his temper is hot.

The legend of the great white wolf.

And the hunt of a lifetime.

Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales turns beloved stories inside out, shatters expectations, and offers new adventures, delightful twists, and unexpected endings that will keep you coming back for more.

Order Now Details Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters Special Editions, Book 0
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling
ASIN: B0CGJ6K5RZ
Endorsements “Beast Hunter sweeps you up in a rousing tale that twists the fairy tale world on its head. Quick to read, but sticks with you and makes you eager for more.”– H.L. Burke, award-winning and bestselling author of over twenty eclectic fantasy novels “Beast Hunter is an absolute must-read for those who love twisted fairy tales with strong female leads. Family drama, mystery, shadowy characters, and a heroine you can’t help but root for, what’s not to love? I was hooked immediately and now can’t wait for the rest of Ro’s story to unfold.”– Dawn Ford, award-winning fantasy author “Clever and fresh, with a compelling, relatable heroine, Beast Hunter is a fitting prequel to the Beauty and the Beast story, Kill the Beast. A potent little novella that will leave you eager for more!”– Janeen Ippolito, author of the Star-Crossed Fairy Tales “Beast Hunter captivated me! From the first page, I was sucked in, unaware of all sense of time, and had to know what was going to happen next (even if it took reading into the wee hours of the morning to find out). Ro is such an admirable character, and seeing her courage through all the plot twists Michele wove into this engaging story, it left me desperate to get my hands on its sequel, Kill the Beast, as soon as possible to continue Ro’s adventures!”– Laura A. Grace, author of Dear Author and Team Lines and Gathering Faith Other Books in "Beast Hunters Special Editions" Silence the Siren Special EditionPreview Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Houston, We Have a Paperback!

Because quite a few of you asked, I wanted to let you know right away that the paperback of The Lost Slipper has FINALLY shown up on book retailers!

(I’ve seriously been checking every single day for the past five weeks or so. Yes, I am exhausted and shall now take the world’s longest nap. After I finish the next book.)

The ebook is still and forever free for my newsletter subscribers only, but if newsletters and ebooks aren’t your thing, I’ve got you.

Check out your fave retailer, or simply click on the “Order Now” link below.

And if you’ve already read my new book, please, please, please leave a review!

I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Have the loveliest day ever!

In Him,

Michele

The Lost Slipper: Cosette’s Story Cosette dreams of her life becoming the perfect fairy tale—until her wishes come true. Can her fairy godmère take it back?

If you like fairy tales turned upside down, and lovely young ladies learning to stand up for themselves and for others, then this “Cinderella” and “Diamonds and Toads” reimagining is the book for you.

Available exclusively for Michele Israel Harper's newsletter subscribers!

Order Now! About the Book

Every day is the same for Cosette. Get up, clean, make breakfast, and meet her stepmère’s and stepsisters’ every demand.

That is, until an encounter with a fairy of the forest—or is she a witch?—and an invitation to a fête in honor of Monsieur Gautier promises Cosette’s life is about to become the beautiful fairy tale of her dreams.

Or so the story should go.

Except her fairy godmère demands a high price for her help, one Cosette isn’t willing to pay. Her stepsisters are as afraid of their mère as Cosette is. Can she truly leave them to their fate? And the handsome Monsieur Gautier hides a dreadful secret, one she’s desperate to know—if only she can get close enough.

Cosette is faced with a choice: Should she feign ignorance and accept her happily ever after? Or dig deeper to find what may be lurking beneath?

Order NowSign Up For My Newsletter!Add To Your Goodreads Details Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling
ASIN: 1943788685
Endorsements “The Lost Slipper is a retelling of two fairy tales that could have easily been enough to carry the story on their own, but the addition of ‘Diamonds and Toads’ to the Cinderella narrative brilliantly escalates the tension and increases our poor heroine’s suffering. A thrilling, emotional tale for anyone who ever thought, ‘Cinderella had it too easy.’”– C.O. Bonham, author of Runaway Lyrics “The Lost Slipper is a short but satisfying read about grace and kindness when beset with cruelty, creatively combining two beloved fairy tales into a new, complex fable.”– H.L. Burke, award-winning and bestselling author of over twenty eclectic fantasy novels “As someone who enjoys every Cinderella iteration I’ve ever come across, The Lost Slipper blends my favorite familiar elements of the story with unique twists—such as who the Fairy Godmother really is and the behavior of the stepsisters. With allusions that bring to mind Ever After, Ella Enchanted, and Into the Woods, readers will enjoy how Harper weaves this story and will be left wanting more!”– Alicia Grumley, poet, Cinderella aficionado, and cohostess of Diversity Is Lit Book Club Other Books in "Beast Hunters" Beast Hunter Kill the Beast Silence the Siren Quell the NightingalePreview Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Lost Slipper Release Party Tonight!

You are hereby cordially invited to my online release party RIGHT NOW! :D

I’m not even joking! It starts right now, at this very moment, and you have an hour and a half to come join in all the fun and win some awesome fairy-tale retellings.

(Join me right here, and you’re in!)

Want a sneak peek?

If that doesn’t convince you to come, I don’t know what will. ;)

See you there, and thank you so much for celebrating my new book, The Lost Slipper, with me!

In Him,

Michele

P.S. If I could ask the biggest favor in the world, would you please add The Lost Slipper to Goodreads and rate it as soon as you finish reading? I seriously can’t thank you enough!

The Lost Slipper: Cosette’s Story Cosette dreams of her life becoming the perfect fairy tale—until her wishes come true. Can her fairy godmère take it back?

If you like fairy tales turned upside down, and lovely young ladies learning to stand up for themselves and for others, then this “Cinderella” and “Diamonds and Toads” reimagining is the book for you.

Available exclusively for Michele Israel Harper's newsletter subscribers!

Order Now! About the Book

Every day is the same for Cosette. Get up, clean, make breakfast, and meet her stepmère’s and stepsisters’ every demand.

That is, until an encounter with a fairy of the forest—or is she a witch?—and an invitation to a fête in honor of Monsieur Gautier promises Cosette’s life is about to become the beautiful fairy tale of her dreams.

Or so the story should go.

Except her fairy godmère demands a high price for her help, one Cosette isn’t willing to pay. Her stepsisters are as afraid of their mère as Cosette is. Can she truly leave them to their fate? And the handsome Monsieur Gautier hides a dreadful secret, one she’s desperate to know—if only she can get close enough.

Cosette is faced with a choice: Should she feign ignorance and accept her happily ever after? Or dig deeper to find what may be lurking beneath?

Order NowSign Up For My Newsletter!Add To Your Goodreads Details Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling
Endorsements “The Lost Slipper is a retelling of two fairy tales that could have easily been enough to carry the story on their own, but the addition of ‘Diamonds and Toads’ to the Cinderella narrative brilliantly escalates the tension and increases our poor heroine’s suffering. A thrilling, emotional tale for anyone who ever thought, ‘Cinderella had it too easy.’”– C.O. Bonham, author of Runaway Lyrics “The Lost Slipper is a short but satisfying read about grace and kindness when beset with cruelty, creatively combining two beloved fairy tales into a new, complex fable.”– H.L. Burke, award-winning and bestselling author of over twenty eclectic fantasy novels “As someone who enjoys every Cinderella iteration I’ve ever come across, The Lost Slipper blends my favorite familiar elements of the story with unique twists—such as who the Fairy Godmother really is and the behavior of the stepsisters. With allusions that bring to mind Ever After, Ella Enchanted, and Into the Woods, readers will enjoy how Harper weaves this story and will be left wanting more!”– Alicia Grumley, poet, Cinderella aficionado, and cohostess of Diversity Is Lit Book Club Other Books in "Beast Hunters" Beast Hunter Kill the Beast Silence the Siren Quell the Nightingale Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Lost Slipper Releases Today!

I’m absolutely thrilled to share my new book with you today!

This is the first book I’ve released since graduate school (if we’re not counting my Mark Twain Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc graduate thesis project), and I’ve got two more on the way.

(But more on those in another post…)

Here’s what The Lost Slipper is all about:

Cosette dreams of her life becoming the perfect fairy tale—until her wishes come true. Can her fairy godmère take it back?

Every day is the same for Cosette. Get up, clean, make breakfast, and meet her stepmère’s and stepsisters’ every demand.

That is, until an encounter with a fairy of the forest—or is she a witch?—and an invitation to a fête in honor of Monsieur Gautier promises Cosette’s life is about to become the beautiful fairy tale of her dreams.

Or so the story should go.

Except her fairy godmère demands a high price for her help, one Cosette isn’t willing to pay. Her stepsisters are as afraid of their mère as Cosette is. Can she truly leave them to their fate? And the handsome Monsieur Gautier hides a dreadful secret, one she’s desperate to know—if only she can get close enough.

Cosette is faced with a choice: Should she feign ignorance and accept her happily ever after? Or dig deeper to find what may be lurking beneath?

If you like fairy tales turned upside down, and lovely young ladies learning to stand up for themselves and for others, then this “Cinderella” and “Diamonds and Toads” reimagining is the book for you.

Isn’t that exciting? Oh, I just loved writing this story, and I hope you will enjoy reading it.

I first wrote this 5k short story to be the seventh tale in my Beast Hunter and Other Fairy Tales special-edition hardback, but it blossomed into a 50k novella and had to be moved to its own book.

Delving into Cosette’s side of things while Ro is trapped in the château with the beast was so fun. She’s a completely different kind of character, and it was interesting to see how she reacted in the exact opposite way than Ro ever would.

But you can find that out for yourself. ;-)

(RSVP here to join the Online Release Party: Thursday, May 25th, 8-9:30 PM EST)

Be sure to join me for my online release party on Thursday, and I hope you love this wonderful new story!

I can’t wait to hear what you think.

In Him,

Michele

The Lost Slipper: Cosette’s Story Cosette dreams of her life becoming the perfect fairy tale—until her wishes come true. Can her fairy godmère take it back?

If you like fairy tales turned upside down, and lovely young ladies learning to stand up for themselves and for others, then this “Cinderella” and “Diamonds and Toads” reimagining is the book for you.

Available exclusively for Michele Israel Harper's newsletter subscribers!

Order Now! About the Book

Every day is the same for Cosette. Get up, clean, make breakfast, and meet her stepmère’s and stepsisters’ every demand.

That is, until an encounter with a fairy of the forest—or is she a witch?—and an invitation to a fête in honor of Monsieur Gautier promises Cosette’s life is about to become the beautiful fairy tale of her dreams.

Or so the story should go.

Except her fairy godmère demands a high price for her help, one Cosette isn’t willing to pay. Her stepsisters are as afraid of their mère as Cosette is. Can she truly leave them to their fate? And the handsome Monsieur Gautier hides a dreadful secret, one she’s desperate to know—if only she can get close enough.

Cosette is faced with a choice: Should she feign ignorance and accept her happily ever after? Or dig deeper to find what may be lurking beneath?

Order NowSign up for my newsletter! Details Author: Michele Israel Harper
Series: Beast Hunters
Genre: Fairy Tale Retelling
Endorsements “The Lost Slipper is a retelling of two fairy tales that could have easily been enough to carry the story on their own, but the addition of ‘Diamonds and Toads’ to the Cinderella narrative brilliantly escalates the tension and increases our poor heroine’s suffering. A thrilling, emotional tale for anyone who ever thought, ‘Cinderella had it too easy.’”– C.O. Bonham, author of Runaway Lyrics “The Lost Slipper is a short but satisfying read about grace and kindness when beset with cruelty, creatively combining two beloved fairy tales into a new, complex fable.”– H.L. Burke, award-winning and bestselling author of over twenty eclectic fantasy novels “As someone who enjoys every Cinderella iteration I’ve ever come across, The Lost Slipper blends my favorite familiar elements of the story with unique twists—such as who the Fairy Godmother really is and the behavior of the stepsisters. With allusions that bring to mind Ever After, Ella Enchanted, and Into the Woods, readers will enjoy how Harper weaves this story and will be left wanting more!”– Alicia Grumley, poet, Cinderella aficionado, and cohostess of Diversity Is Lit Book Club Other Books in "Beast Hunters" Beast Hunter Kill the Beast Silence the Siren Quell the Nightingale Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."