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New Site, Same Story: Let's Dive In

Hello, and welcome to my new blog. Here you will find: Historical Deep Dives, particularly the Victorian era, updates on my writing journey, behind the scenes including cover reveals, book updates, and launch dates, and occasionally recommended reading of other Victorian Mystery books. You might be wondering why I switched from a full blown website to a simple blog, and I feel that this is much easier to maintain. Plus, the post scheduling gives me more flexibility when it comes to actual writing. I will be normally posting every Wednesday, to share something with you all. Last week, I was focused on the cover reveal, of my upcoming prequel to Guilty Deceptions, called Before the deception, I also released the first trailer for the book. I have also been focusing on my socials and today, I built this blog to replace the old system. All updates and announcements will be posted on this blog, as well as brief information about my books, as well as where to find them...

Behind the Scenes: The Long Journey of Guilty Deceptions

I first had the idea for Guilty Deceptions way back around 2012 or 2013 when I had read about an old case from the 1800s, that piqued my interest. In the beginning, I had aimed for a tell all book about the case from point A to point B. straight forward, with no fiction at all. I found that version rather boring and dull. Something was also eating at me, it was a simple question in my mind: How back then, did they know for sure they even got this case right? With that idea in mind, I had started crafting early versions of Guilty deceptions, which had at one time been called: The Murder in Willow Grove, and Beneath the Shrubs. Either of those titles worked for me, and I also realized I needed a protagonist that would be remembered and well liked, with a few flaws. That's when I came up with the concept of Sheriff Dawson, who is completely fictional unlike other characters in the novel who were based on actual people who had been involved in the case. Sheriff Dawson, I had co...

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D.C. Malcolm: With a fascination for forgotten histories and the darker corners of the past, D.C. Malcolm crafts richly atmospheric Victorian mysteries that weave together historical fact, true crime and compelling fiction. Inspired by real events, social history, and the untold stories that are hidden between the pages of time, she brings nineteenth-century Canada vividly to life through gripping mysteries steeped in authenticity. Blending meticulous historical detail with suspenseful storytelling, D.C. Malcolm creates immersive tales filled with secrets, deception, and lingering shadows of the Victorian age. Readers drawn to haunting mysteries, complex characters, and crimes that are rooted in historical truth will find themselves swept into stories where every clue matters and nothing is ever quite as it seems. When not uncovering obscure historical accounts or researching the forgotten lives of the nineteenth century, D.C. Malcolm can often be found delving into true crime, archival records, and the curious histories that inspire the next mystery waiting to be told.

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