In Part Two of Secrets of Hawthorne Manor: Behind the Scenes, JoAnn dives into the challenges of writing her very first middle-grade mystery. From pacing short, suspenseful chapters to weaving in cliffhangers, discover the writing journey that brought this spooky story to life.Highlights from this episode:Spooky discoveries: a hole in the deck, eerie wall carvings, a self-playing piano, thunder, and secret boxes.Suspenseful details: pulsing coins, jade stones, a cursed chalice, and the mysterious Guardian Stone.A chilling excerpt from Chapter 6—when Jack meets his ghostly grandfather for the first time.Find out how JoAnn built layers of mystery, left readers with a powerful cliffhanger, and set the stage for the next adventure in the Hawthorne Manor series.Book: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Hawthorne-Manor-JoAnn-Dickinson/dp/B0F5379X3PThanks for tuning in to Beyond theBook with JoAnn Dickinson!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast so you nevermiss a new release! Your support means the world 💛📲 Let’s stay in touch and continuethe conversation:🌐 Visit my website: https://joannmdickinsonauthor.com📸 Instagram: @joann.dickinson.author📘 Facebook: @joanndickinsonauthor💼 LinkedIn: (35) JoAnn M. Dickinson | LinkedIn🐦 X (Twitter): @JoAnnDAuthor📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:Subscribe here🎥 Want to start your own podcast? Use Riverside https://riverside.sjv.io/K0YKeN

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