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Which of the Seven Demon Houses do you belong to? KINGDOM OF THE WICKED game!

The JIMMY team has been working on so many fun things behind the scenes, and I'm THRILLED to share one of my favorites with you today! I always have so much fun taking book-themed quizzes, and now there's one for KINGDOM! Which of the Seven Demon Houses do you belong to?? https://www.riddle.com/showcase/272007/personality-test To help ease… Continue reading Which of the Seven Demon Houses do you belong to? KINGDOM OF THE WICKED game!

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Kingdom of the Wicked sinfully exquisite book trailer

By earth, blood, and bone I invite thee to enter the early access for the smolderingly wicked book trailer Josh (and the JIMMY team) created for KINGDOM OF THE WICKED!!! If you look closely at the graphic, you may spy a certain Prince of Hell emerging from the shadows… (it makes me SO excited to… Continue reading Kingdom of the Wicked sinfully exquisite book trailer

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Kingdom of the Wicked’s first trade review is in!

“An intoxicating, tightly plotted feast for the senses.”—Kirkus The very first trade review for KINGDOM OF THE WICKED is here and I’m THRILLED to share a snippet with you today! For those who've asked about advanced reading copies please read on below:  eARCs are up on Edelweiss if you’d like to request a copy, and… Continue reading Kingdom of the Wicked’s first trade review is in!

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And the US Pre-order prizes for KINGDOM OF THE WICKED are…

Secrets are always so hard to keep, and this has been especially difficult since we’ve been working on these for MONTHS and months! Without further ado, here are the US preorder prizes! 1 Kingdom of the Wicked enamel pin 1 signed bookplate (designed by me!) 1 pair of oracle cards created by the immensely talented Monolime art!… Continue reading And the US Pre-order prizes for KINGDOM OF THE WICKED are…

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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!) one question i’m often asked by aspiring writers at book… Continue reading Second drafts, behind-the-scenes, and how to know which facts to keep or cut

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KINGDOM OF THE WICKED cover reveal + exclusive look at the first chapter!

THE COVER IS HERE!!! "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… Continue reading KINGDOM OF THE WICKED cover reveal + exclusive look at the first chapter!

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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… Continue reading KINGDOM OF THE WICKED playlist

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SURPRISE! KINGDOM OF THE WICKED release date + more!

i LOVE a good surprise and hope you do too because…..SURPRISE!!!! The #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco introduces her next blockbuster series, a dark, intoxicating tale of a beautiful young witch, a troubled demon, and their epic romance, set against a lush 19th century Italian backdrop. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria… Continue reading SURPRISE! KINGDOM OF THE WICKED release date + more!

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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… Continue reading STALKING JACK THE RIPPER boxed sets are hitting shelves in one week! preview bonus material here + FAQ

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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… Continue reading Spooktacular news! there’s a STALKING JACK THE RIPPER ebook sale TODAY!