Books
MINUTE TAKER
ONLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Seeing death before it happens is a gift, but it is a gift that Ellion Marksman never asked for.
In the quiet town of Harrow Hall most of the residents are elderly, settling down for their golden years in a place that accommodates their needs. Ellion Marksman has seen most of their passings in premonitions that she never asked for, trying to help people make peace before their time comes. Instead of joining the leagues of people her age, Ellion settled into a position as a grocery delivery driver in order to get closer to people to help them accept death and make amends.
However, when Ellion sees the horrifying death of a new resident in town, John Shop, she takes it upon herself to try to prevent his murder before it happens. But she only has a short period of time to try to stop it, and she has never been able to prevent a death before.
When Ellion begins to develop feelings for John she finds herself conflicted about his premonition -- how can she fall in love with someone whose death she has seen with her own two eyes?
In a slow-burn story about making peace with troubled pasts and rerouting the future, Ellion uses the scattered pieces of her premonition to put together who is going to kill John Shop before they ever get the chance to.
THE DEERBORN SERIES
ONLY AVAILABLE ON GALATEA / EXCLUSIVE SERIES
Book One:
Small towns talk, especially when a long-time resident dies mysteriously on the mountain bordering the sleepy village of Bon Resi. Sybil Deerborn, like any curious person, wants to know why a quiet older man who used to be a thriving member of the community was targeted. What makes it more troublesome is the carefully, yet disturbingly planned out threats against her life when she begins to investigate.
With the appearance of an old acquaintance right around the time of the murder, who only seems to stir up trouble with every breath he takes, Sybil begins to wonder if maybe the murders are much closer to home than she anticipated. All of her evidence thus far points to one person, but no matter how close she gets to the truth, something leads her to believe there's more to this than what meets the eye.
Throwing herself into the midst of a murder investigation maybe wasn't the best idea, but what does Sybil have to lose? One event after another, digging up secrets that were nothing but hearsay, Sybil realizes that perhaps she unearthed a secret far too dangerous for even her liking.
But Sybil Deerborn is determined, and as some would say very stubborn. She won't stop until everything comes to light, even if it means risking her life to do so.
Book Two: Bloodline
Dealing with the sudden death of her mother, Sybil Deerborn is faced with a multitude of problems. Not only is she trying to handle the constant pressure of becoming the clan leader of Bon Resi, but she has to deal with nagging debt collectors as well as attempting to raise her sister Patricia. Sybil has a hard time dealing with all of the responsibility of being an adult, leaning on Leander Boehman in tough times.
Patricia is leaving for university soon, with the opportunity to stay with a student from her university of choice for three weeks. When Patricia goes missing on campus, Sybil is left heart-broken as she searches for her sister with the aid of an old friend. Messages have been left for Sybil regarding the disappearance of her sister, threatening her to leave Bon Resi or have her sister be killed.
In the wake of her new found leadership, Sybil makes a decision to leave behind Bon Resi in an attempt to find Patricia, giving up her role for a short period of time. The search awakens new feelings inside of Sybil as she begins to accept who she really is.
With all that Sybil has endured in the last year, will she ever find peace in her role as leader? Or will it all be taken away as quickly as it was bestowed upon her?
Book Three: Lifeline
Having her life completely ripped away, Sybil Deerborn is attempting to rebuild what little she has. Accepting now that she is a pureblood shapeshifter, she realizes that the only way for her to overcome the loss of her innocence is to embrace it.
Saying good-bye to Bon Resi wasn't easy, and life in The Commune doesn't seem any easier. Balancing her new workload as well as finding time to let her wounds heal, Sybil is lost in the small community around her. Except The Commune now offers a whole new series of experiences for Sybil to endure.
Aaron seems to be drifting away from her as she strengthens her friendship with Graeme, trying desperately to keep the two men in her life happy. Not to mention Patricia seems to have found herself completely infatuated with one of The Commune members, which complicates the relationship between the two sisters.
Left with the deep seeded fear that everything will unfold before she is prepared, Sybil waits for the moment when she can exact her revenge. There's nothing more in the world that Sybil Deerborn wants than to kill each and every single one of The Council, no matter what the circumstances may be.
Book Four: Deadline
Days turn into months, months into years. What Sybil Deerborn didn't expect was to make it through each day, hanging onto each moment as if it were her last. Constantly walking on eggshells, fearing for the moment someone recognizes her, Sybil maintains a quiet life in hopes of overcoming her looming past. But not everything can go unnoticed, and not all wounds can heal.
All of the straws have been drawn, all of her cards have been played, except with the past hanging over her head, Sybil knows she has to finish what she started. No matter what she does or where she goes, she will never escape the truth.
Her life is expendable.
AS SHE WONDERS (A Poetry Collection)
ONLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
As She Wonders is a poignant collection of poetry that traverses the landscape of personal growth, nostalgia, and the search for meaning. Through evocative imagery and heartfelt reflections, the poems explore themes of liberation from past burdens, the bittersweet pangs of nostalgia, and the emotional complexity of relationships. From the tender musings on childhood memories in the 1990s to the powerful allegories of resilience and transformation, this book offers a deep dive into the human experience.
The verses capture the essence of overcoming adversity, the struggle of feeling drained by others, and the profound beauty of personal strength in the face of loss and fear. With a voice that is both intimate and universal, As She Wonders invites readers to journey alongside the poet as she navigates the complexities of life, finding solace in nature, reflection, and the unwavering hope for renewal.
OBSCURE TALES FOR ODD PEOPLE (A Short Story Collection)
ONLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
In OBSCURE TALES FOR ODD PEOPLE, Murielle Gingras explores the fragility of human connections, the haunting nature of loss, and the fine line between love and obsession. Through vivid prose and deeply atmospheric storytelling, these tales delve into the complexities of life, death, and what it means to be human in a world that is often as unpredictable as it is unforgiving.
From the rekindling of a decades-old love between an aging woman and a vampire in Granpire, to an astronaut’s last reflections on betrayal and heartbreak in Come Back to Me Next Time, each story is anchored by themes of mortality, devotion, and the inevitable passage of time. In A Fan of Mine, Gingras dissects the dark side of celebrity culture and the dangerous edges of obsession, while The Devil’s Little Sister asks readers to consider the cost of trusting the ones you love when the stakes are otherworldly.
With a writing style that is both intimate and cinematic, Gingras explores the tension between the seen and unseen, between what we hold on to and what we are forced to let go. Whether navigating the eternal through fantasy or unraveling the psychological through suspense, her work remains grounded in the emotional truths that define the human experience.
COMING SOON
THE GODS TRILOGY
ONLY AVAILABLE ON INKITT
THE GODS WHO TALK (Book #1 of The Gods Trilogy)
Tristan Merrifield never imagined her life would spiral out of control so quickly. Once one-half of the most popular couple at Northrop High, she shared a seemingly perfect relationship with her girlfriend, Twila—until a misunderstanding at Twila’s birthday party shattered everything. Caught in a lip-lock with her best friend, Hasson, Tristan’s world crumbled before she could explain that Hasson had kissed her, not the other way around. Hurt and humiliated, Twila walked away, and the entire school turned against Tristan. Hasson, too embarrassed by his own actions, twisted the story to save face, leaving Tristan to take the fall.
Now, Tristan walks the halls of Northrop High as an outcast, enduring bullying from every direction. Twila refuses to speak to her, Hasson joins the whispers behind her back, and Tristan is left with nothing but loneliness. Her only friend, Leigha, lives two hours away, too far to offer the comfort Tristan desperately needs. Her calls with Leigha are a lifeline, but even that connection is growing weaker with time.
At home, things aren’t much better. Her father, Mike, a registered nurse, is drifting further from the family just two months before his wedding to Tristan’s stepdad, Julian. Though Mike claims he’s working long hours to ensure everything is perfect for the wedding, Tristan can’t shake the feeling that he’s pulling away at the worst possible time. Julian, still reeling from the emotional affair that almost ended their engagement, struggles to hold the family together while planning a wedding that feels more like a distant dream than an impending reality.
Then, one fateful evening, Tristan’s frustration boils over. In a moment of anger, she accidentally cuts her hand in her stepfather’s garden, unknowingly awakening Esme Valentree, a god who has been asleep for fifty years. Bound by an ancient blood bond, Esme and Tristan’s lives become intertwined in ways neither of them could have predicted.
Esme is charming, enigmatic, and powerful—a being who transcends the rules of the human world. But as Tristan is drawn deeper into Esme’s orbit, she begins to realize that there are forces at play far beyond her understanding. With her fractured relationships, a distant father, and a god whose intentions remain unclear, Tristan must navigate a treacherous path between old wounds and new dangers.
