Christine Merrill she/her

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Romance and fantasy author. Ally. Hater of tomatoes. Fan of horror movies. Always working on my next book. Sign up for my mailing list at www.Christine-Merrill.com Join my substack at ChristineMerrill.substack.com

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Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Apr 6

The aliens take over human bodies while rebuilding their spaceship. Hero's girlfriend dresses sensibly for the whole movie, except when she's the alien.

It came from outerspace alien woman in cocktail dress

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Mar 7

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Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Feb 9

Boredwalk.com Everything they do speaks to me. Especially when other countries to convince drunken America not to get back with her ex. www.instagram.com/reels/DFjMlM...

a sticker from boredwalk.com that says "Don't argue with idiots on the internet."

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Jan 26

Saving a pattern for home made body armor. As one does...

Pattern for home made body armor made from blue plastic barrels.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Jan 16

If you can't be the darkness, be a morally grey area.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Dec 22

The best laid plans of mice and men... Are often interrupted by poodles who choose Christmas week to find the chocolate chips that have been safely stowed for a month. She's fine. But her Dad can clean the puke out of the rug.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Dec 4

The royalties from a single e-book can be enough to buy a can of dog food. Not the kind I would eat, of course. But Mom could probably give it to one of those really hungry dogs in the commercials. Or, you could buy two books.

Sad grey poodle saying "Anyone want to buy a book?"

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Nov 25

The best Sherlock Holmes movie without Sherlock Holmes in it. Also has a banger of a soundtrack that I have written many books to. Till You Die by The Candy Butchers is on the playlist for the current WIP.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Nov 14

Under the Kissing Bough, up for pre-order now. books2read.com/u/b5nAOp

Red sparkly background with words. He took the mistletoe from her, turning it over in his hands. "How does it work?"

She wet her lips. "You hang it from the ceiling, or in a doorway.

And couples that pass under it must kiss and remove a berry."

"Interesting, he said, "But hardly necessary. Then, he reached for her, and suddenly his mouth was on hers...

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Nov 12

In Montford’s opinion, there was nothing quite like a social disaster to guarantee a pleasant evening. From Under the Kissing Bough

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Nov 10

Up for pre-order now! Amazon www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1D3KYX9 Everywhere else books2read.com/u/b5nAOp

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Nov 9

Proofing my Christmas anthology and pleased that it is putting me in a holly and jolly mood. (Since my holiday is Halloween, these are some high test, potent Christmas stories). Pre-order on Amazon www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1D3KYX9 or everywhere else books2read.com/u/b5nAOp

Red book cover with mistletoe "Under the Kissing Bough" A Spicy Regency Christmas Anthology by Christine Merrill

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Nov 7

Have just survived the first round of edits on my 2026 release, The Duke's Engagement Game. Damn dukes are at it again.

Fainting Victorian woman being revived by another lady with smelling salts, saying "Don't be such a baby, Chris. Revisions aren't that hard."

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Oct 23

Looking for a short, scary read for Halloween? I've got you. www.amazon.com/Master-Penlo...

"Are the ghosts haunting Penlowen real, or only in the mind of its Master?" Gothic book cover of woman running from dark house.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Oct 20

This explains a lot, really.

2 famous people from each state.
Michigan: Eminem and Madonna
MN Prince and Jessica Biel
IL Harrison Ford and Jennifer Hudson
Wisconsin: Jeffrey Dahmer and Ed Gein

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Oct 16

Thanks! This is probably the first time you've given a shout out to a Mills & Boon author. And... a cat picture.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Oct 1

I'm watching a horror movie a day for October. Today's pick THE VIGIL (2019). A Hasidic Jewish take on the 'one night in a haunted house' theme. An excellent start to the month.

The Vigil movie poster. Frightened man holding candle.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 27

At a book signing with my biggest fan!

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 27

If anyone is near Columbus WI tomorrow between noon and 6:00, stop by and say hi. I'll have free books for anyone who buys my indie books or signs up for my news list.

graphic for Christine Merrill at Columbus WI art and author fair, Sat Sept 27 th noon to 6:00,

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 26

Is he missing a dog?

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 25

4 year gotcha day for Mischief the poodle. In keeping with her name, she stole prescription drugs and hid them in her dog bed. The good stuff is on the dining room table Mischief. There is no high to be gotten on the bottle you took.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 25

Here you go! Congratulations!

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 20

When your house is so big you assemble the outside decorations inside.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 15

www.amazon.com/Changeling-R...

The changeling Returns book cover with tropes: Magic, first kiss, search for family, cat, chosen one, good v evil, dark Fae

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 9

Characters from my latest story, might be decorating my house for Halloween. Get THE CHANGELING RETURNS where ever ebooks are sold.

"The spider follows the movement's of her hand, up and down on it's silk, back and forth, loop de loop. The fly-catching web it started now has an inch-wide lace border. This is Mab's idea of interior decorating." The Changeling Returns

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Sep 4

Someone bought my book. I have lots of books, and this happens lots of times. Like 2 million. Seriously. But with an indie title, I can see when it happens and it always makes me smile.

Book cover for THE CHANGELING RETURNS rose corsage with pin dripping blood.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Aug 26

Get THE CHANGELING RETURNS wherever ebooks are sold.

Christine Merrill she/her@christinemerrill· Aug 21

I love hiding inside when nosy neighbors come and peek in my house.