🚀Help me launch two exciting new books! 📚


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​The Dog Who Went to Church is officially LIVE on Kickstarter—and it ends Tuesday, 7/15. Unfortunately, it has not reached my funding goal. Would you consider sharing the link to help me get more eyes on the project?

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**I chose Kickstarter to fund the illustrations because it is an all-or-nothing platform. If we don't reach the funding goal, no one pays. If we reach the goal, I can move forward with production.


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Murder Goes Flying Launch Team

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She'd rather conduct a symphony than investigate sabotage. But when family loyalty takes flight, can she ground a killer before they strike again?

Piper Haydn prefers her drama on the concert stage, not in real life. The refined music academy owner has sworn off mysteries after one too many deadly encounters in her charming Wisconsin town. But when her reckless brother buys a vintage warplane and invites their cousins to make it airworthy, her worries reach a dangerous pitch.

When the test flight ends in disaster and evidence points to deliberate sabotage, Piper's carefully ordered world shatters. Now she must dust off her sleuthing skills to protect her family—even if that means confronting secrets she never wanted to uncover.

With federal agents circling, family members acting suspiciously, and a high-stakes aviation contest worth killing for, Piper fears her amateur investigation could lead to a fatal finale.

Can Piper uncover the truth before the real killer vanishes into the wild blue yonder?

Murder Goes Flying is the fourth book in the Piper Haydn Piano Mysteries cozy mystery series. If you like small-town charm, aviation intrigue, and heartwarming friendships, then you'll love Malissa Chapin's high-flying whodunit.

The application went live the other day. If you want to help and will leave an honest review, please fill out the application here.​


Booked for Love launch team

I'm excited to join with eight other authors for a delightful anthology where every charming short story features a book club that's convinced everyone deserves a happily ever after--and isn't afraid to play matchmaker to make it happen.

I’m especially excited to include my story, loosely inspired by a piece of my grandmother’s history. If you're willing to read an advanced copy and leave an honest review, fill out the application here.​

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Malissa Chapin, Author

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