Novel

  • Free preview of Beyond December continues (Day 3)

    For one more day (today!) you can preview the first three chapters of my novel, Beyond December, for free (and get the preorder price)! Use the link below to sample. This link is to Chapter 3, but if you don’t already have Chapters 1 & 2, those links are right below this one on the

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  • Free preview of Beyond December continues

    For a limited time, you can preview the first three chapters of Michael Ehret’s novel, Beyond December, for free and access a special preorder price. The book features Zakary Cooper, a newspaper editor grappling with love and loss, and Kay Sharp Cooper, a vibrant Realtor with a strong Christian faith.

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  • Get Your Free Preview of Beyond December Today!

    Scrivenings Press is offering the first three chapters of my new novel, “Beyond December,” for free starting Nov. 2, 2024. The novel follows Zak Cooper, a newspaper editor grappling with his deceased wife’s presence, exploring themes of love and loss amidst new beginnings. Limited time offer.

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  • Beyond December, Excerpt #8

    Beyond December, Excerpt #8

    In early November, my debut novel, “Beyond December,” will release. The story follows Zakary Cooper, a small-town newspaper editor grappling with his wife’s untimely death and haunting visions of her. As he confronts his past, Zak must navigate love, loss, and the possibility of moving on.

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  • Beyond December, Excerpt #7

    Beyond December, Excerpt #7

    In November, my debut novel, Beyond December, will release from Scrivenings Press. Here is the seventh snippet from the novel, leading up to the launch on November 5, 2024. The story revolves around Zak, grappling with his late wife’s presence, and Jenny, a newcomer with a mysterious connection.

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  • Beyond December, Excerpt #6

    Beyond December, Excerpt #6

    In early November, my debut novel, Beyond December, will release from Scrivenings Press. The story follows newspaper editor Zak Cooper, who experiences visions of his deceased wife, Kay, prompting questions about bereavement hallucinations. As he grapples with his grief, new connections emerge, challenging his perception of love and loss.

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  • Finding Light in Dark Times

    Let’s look at the balance between melancholy and hope in life, and in writing. Inspired by Dean Koontz’s advice to maintain a light tone, the author infuses humor and hope into the upcoming novel, “Beyond December,” despite its themes of death and personal challenges.

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  • Beyond December, Excerpt #5

    In early November, my debut novel, Beyond December, will release. The story follows Zak Cooper, a newspaper editor, grappling with the death of his wife, Kay, as he experiences possible hallucinations of her presence. The book explores themes of love, loss, and moving on.

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  • Beyond December, Excerpt #4

    Beyond December, Excerpt #4

    In November, Michael Ehret’s debut novel, Beyond December, will be released. The story follows Zak, who sees his deceased wife, Kay, raising questions about his sanity, love, and moving forward in life. Excerpt snippets will be shared weekly.

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  • Bereavement Hallucinations: What Are They?

    After the death of loved ones, I sometimes “saw” them, still, around town. I later learned that mourning-induced hallucinations are not rare. Inspired by these personal experiences, I wrote the novel, “Beyond December,” exploring the impact of loss and the blurred lines between reality and hallucination. The novel follows Zak, who grapples with intense bereavement…

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