I dreamed of finding a vintage library card catalog for years. They are not cheap so I added it to my “someday” list. Late one night—-when I should have been zonked out—I saw a listing on Facebook Marketplace. The listing said her stepmother was moving into memory care and the family would only be available for …
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Summer Reading, Library Contests, Walter, & The Superman Towel
When I was a young child, our family lived in a tiny town in Iowa. My dad pastored the local Baptist church and my mom helped part time at the library. I learned to read at an early age and spent my childhood immersed in books. My mom had to make a new rule. “When …
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Find my books, eBooks, audiobooks, my art, and literary gifts and accessories. Check it out here. Shop Malissa Chapin
The Road Home Audiobook is Available
I’m so excited to share that my first audiobook is available! It’s available on my site–you can hear a sample here. It’s also available most place audiobooks are sold. If you listen to the sample, please let me know what you think. Working with a narrator for my audiobook was a great learning experience. Thank …
Because Fiction Podcast Guest–Yours Truly!
I enjoyed chatting about books and my books on Chautona Havig’s Because Fiction podcast. Take a listen and let me know what you enjoyed.
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Malissa Chapin’s 2024 Reading Challenge–Info, Giveaways, & Guidelines
Here it is! I took the top 12 categories my book lovers group voted for and arranged them into this challenge I’ll offer quarterly giveaways-something small and fun. I’ll do a monthly check-in and you can share what book you chose and your thoughts about what you read To be eligible for the prize drawing, …
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Writing Hope For Christmas
I always enjoy a fun Christmas movie and often get sucked into watching the cheesy ones too. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and I love everything about it. When I saw my cover designer post this cover for sale, I snapped it up. I didn’t know what book I’d write but I didn’t …
Murder Goes Glamping Book Club Resources
Murder Goes Glamping Book Club Resources–info, background, questions, a recipe, and more! Thank you for choosing Murder Goes Glamping for your book club. Enjoy this free discussion guide Murder Goes Glamping Book Club Resources (click on the words “Murder Goes Solo Book Club Resources”). If you’d prefer a file to open in your Kindle, click here. I’d love …
Writing Murder Goes Glamping
Have you ever gone glamping? We went tent camping once and that was enough for me. I do dream of having a vintage camper and decorating the space in a cute retro style. I’d use mine for a craft and writing space. I’m not sure if I’d actually go glamping in it. When I thought …