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March 9, 2020
Newsletter sign-ups are here!
holy bucketfuls of AWESOMENESS. i received an overwhelmingggggggggggg amount of enthusiasm when i asked if you would be interested in a newsletter, and i’m so pleased to announce that you can now sign up for one!
if there’s something you’d love to know about writing, or publishing (or anything in general!), please feel free to drop a note in the comments and it may make it to future newsletters.
some fun things you can expect are:
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xoxoxo
March 3, 2020
Second drafts, behind-the-scenes, and how to know which facts to keep or cut
i turned this beauty in yesterday!! revisions are my favorite part of the process; they’re where i go in and fine-tune details, check historical accuracy, and decide what to keep or cut away in order to streamline the concept. (in this case, the murder mystery!)
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one question i’m often asked by aspiring writers at book events is: how do i know what to keep and what to change based on historical facts? typically, i base that off of how widely known something is, and what people are most likely...
January 13, 2020
KINGDOM OF THE WICKED cover reveal + exclusive look at the first chapter!
“Witches and demons roam 19th-century Italy in Kingdom of the Wicked, an enthralling new series from Kerri Maniscalco. The YA saga marks the bestselling author’s first foray into the fantasy genre, as she’s known for her historical Stalking Jack the Ripper series. But Maniscalco’s talent for weaving haunting mysteries and smoldering romances into her writing carries across genres, and Kingdom of the Wicked is proof.”
read the full article + the first chapter on Paste!
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January 8, 2020
KINGDOM OF THE WICKED playlist
the countdown to the cover reveal is on (just five days left!!!), so i thought it would be fun share something KINGDOM related to hold you over. before i started writing novels, i wrote music reviews online. singer-songwriters, blues, live bands, big bands, oldies, punk; i adore it all. which means i am SO excited to share the playlist for KINGDOM OF THE WICKED with you today!
i don’t typically have music on while i write, but i do listen on my breaks or when i’m trying to set the mood or...
January 7, 2020
SURPRISE! KINGDOM OF THE WICKED release date + more!
i LOVE a good surprise and hope you do too because…..SURPRISE!!!!
The #1New York Timesbestselling author Kerri Maniscalco introduces her next blockbuster series, in which a beautiful young witch, a troubled demon, and a lush 19th century Italian setting come together to create a dark, intoxicating romance for the ages.
Emilia and her twin sister Victoria arestrega– witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Victoria never shows up for dinner service at...
January 2, 2020
50% off post-holiday sale! (STALKING JACK THE RIPPER gift sets + CAPTURING THE DEVIL hardcovers)
happy, happy New Year! i am really looking forward to 2020 and all of the incredible things that will be unveiled this year! to start the fun off early, i wanted to share that STALKING JACK THE RIPPER series (hardcover) boxed sets (that come with a signed poster) are currently 50% off at B&N and Amazon.
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CAPTURING THE DEVIL hardcovers are also 50% off now, so if you or someone you know has been wanting to start or finish the series, now is definitely the time to snatch it up!
i also...
November 12, 2019
CAPTURING THE DEVIL is a GoodReads Choice Award Nominee in the Semifinal round!
holy motherload of amazing things to stumble across, you all wrote in votes for CAPTURING THE DEVIL for this year’s GoodReads Choice Awards!!! i’m honestly over here, trying not to tear up because it was such an awesome and unexpected surprise!
if you’d like to vote again and send it to the finals, here’s a quick link.
VOTE CTD in BEST YOUNG ADULT FICTION here:
https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-young-adult-fiction-books-2019
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thank you a million times over for supporting me and my gothic murder series. i just know Thomas is strutting around with this news!
October 29, 2019
STALKING JACK THE RIPPER hardcover boxed sets + signed posters hit shelves TODAY!
today’s the day! if you’ve been patiently waiting for the STALKING JACK THE RIPPER series hardcover gift sets, the wait is over! two quick reminders about the gift sets:
ALL gift sets, no matter where you purchase them, include a signed, double-sided poster. the front is of the main characters, and the back is a gorgeous quote. B&N has an EXCLUSIVE gift set that features signed books + the signed poster. this is ONLY while supplies last, and from what i’ve heard, they’re going VERY quickly.[image error]
October 22, 2019
STALKING JACK THE RIPPER boxed sets are hitting shelves in one week! preview bonus material here + FAQ
one week from today the STALKING JACK THE RIPPER series hardcover boxed sets hit shelves! i’ve gotten a bunch of questions about them and decided to answer them here for you.
ALL boxed sets, regardless of where you buy them, come with a signed double-sided poster that was designed exclusively for the boxed sets. (sneak preview here!)
Limited edition B&N boxed sets feature signed books PLUS the signed poster. this set is exclusive to B&N only, which means if you want the signed series + the signed poster, this is the only retailer that’...
October 13, 2019
Spooktacular news! there’s a STALKING JACK THE RIPPER ebook sale TODAY!
i have some fun news for you! STALKING JACK THE RIPPER ebooks are on sale TODAY ONLY! it’s US/CA for this sale and if you or someone you know has been wanting to get into the series now that it’s complete, this is the perfect time to snag the first book!
please do spread the word if you can!
Also! Stalking Jack the Ripper paperbacks are still part of the Barnes & Noble buy 1 get 1 50% off paperback sale until Monday, October 28th
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