Fall Book News!

Hello November!

Yes, it’s been too long yet again. I hope your year has been filled with loads of happiness, good health, and success. I’m sure I’m not alone in asking. Where did the year go?

I had hoped to share an update regarding the progress of my novel, Freedom Song (Essie’s Roses Book 3), other than to say it’s coming along and nearly ready! I’ve enjoyed revisiting Westland and beyond, writing another heartfelt historical novel that provides you with a quiet escape. A few surprises and new characters I hope will tug at your heart, too.

As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I took time away to assess what’s next for my writing career and my Essie’s Roses book series. For the last ten years, I’ve thrown myself into my books, writing, research, marketing. The list goes on. Many decisions to make, but I’m happily writing Essie’s Roses books 3 and 4!


Here’s some news! I plan to complete Essie’s Roses book 4, The Apple Seller, shortly thereafter. So, Lord willing, you won’t have to wait years for the next installment.

Life keeps throwing a few monkey wrenches into my writing schedule and Freedom Song’s future release date. I promise to share book news, the cover reveal, and FINALLY a release date soon. So much goes into finalizing a novel, and I can’t thank you enough for hanging in there with me and believing the best. Your support means everything to me.

“Remember, a lady has every right to change her dreams. It doesn’t mean we’ve given up. The important thing is to still have them. ”
— WESTLAND, Michelle Muriel

Thank You!

You’re the best!

In the meantime, please visit me on Facebook to keep up with the latest news, book giveaways, free eBooks, and more! You can also visit me on my website at MichelleMuriel.com, where you can watch my book trailers and share them with your bookish friends. Thank you always for sharing the love.


I am beyond grateful many of you have stuck with me since my debut novel, Essie’s Roses. I could never imagine how those quirky and beloved characters entered your heart. As long as you’re asking for more, stories abound. It’s just navigating life’s curveballs and the ever-changing publishing industry to get them on the page and into your precious hands!

You have been an inspiration and a highlight of my journey as an author. I haven’t known how long or how far that journey might take me, but I’m extremely grateful you’ve joined the ride.

I say it often, and will continue to do so. You, dear reader and friend, are the reason I write stories and hopefully continue to write many more to come. Thank you with all my heart. Please stay tuned.

Thank you for giving me the chance to provide you a heartfelt, quiet escape in this noisy world.


November is a month to remind us we have so much to be thankful for. And I’m thankful for you!

Thank you always for sharing Essie’s Roses with your friends, book clubs and family! You’re the reason why Essie’s Roses continues to find new readers, after all these years. Don’t forget. Heartfelt reads make a heartfelt gift!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Happy reading,

Michelle :)