Martha Wickham | Updates

Spring Poems

Martha Wickham — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:18:07 -0500

In anticipation of spring, I thought I'd post some poems from my poetry book Relaxed Poetry.

Spring

Spring come in with a ring,

Beauty will you bring?

New petals on the wind can fling,

Holding me with natures wing.

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Book 2 Audiobook

Martha Wickham — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:39:30 -0400

Currently we are working on Emily's Darkness turning it into an audiobook. It should be finished by the end of September.

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10 Things

Martha Wickham — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:18:54 -0400

This is a fact sheet I made about myself during a book tour. 10 facts people don't know about me.

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Sacred Water by author Martha Wickham

Martha Wickham — Sat, 25 May 2024 14:53:39 -0400

This is a song I wrote in 2022 called Sacred Water.. It is just a demo. I have also written Swept Away, Find Me, and In God I Trust. I am listed on Reverbnation.

Sacred Water

Sacred Water baptizing my daughter. Her body is a temple, that needs it everyday. Pouring it's blessing and gifts from heaven, God's love is here to stay. He is my rainbow of hope. Sacred Water, her faith brought her. It's christ that makes us whole 2x. Doing all things through him who strengthens me. I am not alone, not lost for all to see.
Now I'm saved from sin that I win. And I know while that's here I will not have fear. I'll never run dry with your rain quenching life from the sky. Soothing is the sound, creating peace all around. He is my rainbow 🌈 of hope.
Chorus Sacred Water, her faith brought her.....

Baptizing water brought her to the church, ready to flow with the waves to God. A never ending current taking her to heaven. The same river that leafs me to you.
Sacred Water her faith brought her. It's christ that makes us whole 2x.... Not lost for all to see.

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What I wrote last summer

Martha Wickham — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:58:51 -0400

I just felt like sharing this because I wrote this book last summer and summer ☀️ is coming. I've started a new book. It's paranormal. I will work on it this summer.

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Love on All Hallows Eve

Martha Wickham — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:29:59 -0400

Overview of my story Love on All Hallows Eve. It is now sold with The Mystery of Frankenstein's Bride.

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How to beat the rejection pile blues

Martha Wickham — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:20:50 -0400

Full text can be found at http://www.ismellsheep.com/2022/02/excerpt-mystery-of-frankensteins-bride.html?m=1

Frankenstein's Bride Tour

Martha Wickham — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:12:54 -0400

Full text can be found at https://sites.google.com/rabtbooktoursandpr.com/2022-tours/martha-wickham-the-mystery-of-frankensteins-bride-virtual-book-tour

Interview

Martha Wickham — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:38:49 -0400

Martha Wickham's interview on smashwords

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Next Book

Martha Wickham — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The next book in the Circle of Roses series is The Ledger of Souls. Vicky Moore takes on this case alone. At Hargrove manor the old ledger hidden beneath the tree has names written in ice. Those souls were trapped in ice. They want her to help them. She must find the book beneath the willow tree before it's too late.

This book will be out at amazon soon and is available for preorder at books2read.

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All By Dawn

Martha Wickham — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Please join the 2026 club and choose my book!

https://www.goodreads.com/group/book_search/970-boxall-s-1001-books-you-must-read-before-you-die?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search%5Bquery%5D=By+Dawn%3A+The+13th+House

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1001 Books

Martha Wickham — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

1001 Books
Hi. This year I am proud to announce that my book By Dawn The 13th House is in the 2026 1001 Books to read before you die reading challenge. So join the challenge and choose books. You also set a goal. And please choose my book. It's a spooky book of 9 short stories that I wrote last Halloween. I also received a certificate. So please join.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/book_...

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Ghosts

Martha Wickham — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Check out the Ghosts of the Circle collection. Over 300 pages of ghost hunting.

https://books2read.com/Ghostsofcircle

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Bloomstone in Production

Martha Wickham — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

For anyone who likes my book By Dawn I have just started the production of the audiobook read by narrator Catherine. She is so great at voice and will make sure it's a spooky ride.

Also I am working on the sequel 'Bloomstone Manor. It will have 4 stories about it including the original owner Mrs. Bloomstone. Be sure and check them out in a few months. They are sure to give a chill.

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Final Rose Trailer

Martha Wickham — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hello readers. I have a quick video to share with you. A book trailer for my new book The Final Rose. I hope you like it.

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About a Rose

Martha Wickham — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Meet Vicky Moore: The Woman Behind "The Final Rose"

Hello, readers! As you prepare to step into the chilling world of *The Final Rose*, I wanted to introduce you to the heart of the story: **Vicky.**

Vicky is more than just a character in a horror novel; she is the embodiment of resilience, the quiet strength that defies the "Ice Ghosts" of life.

**Her Journey from Gloom to Glow**

**The Chicago Manor:** Vicky's story begins far from the serene Alaskan landscape she now calls home. She spent years trapped in a cold, calculating "Manor" in Chicago, where she was treated less like a person and more like a line item in a ledger. This experience left her with a deep understanding of what it feels like to be overlooked, dismissed, and subjected to a pervasive "gloom."

**The Striking Blue Gaze:** If you’ve seen the cover of *The Final Rose*, you'll notice her eyes. That "Iceberg Blue" isn't just a color; it’s a window into her soul—reflecting both the cold truths she’s witnessed and the fierce clarity with which she observes the world. She sees the "frost that watches" when others might not.

**The Pink Rose:** This isn't just a flower; it's a symbol of her core. The rose represents the love, warmth, and hope she carries, especially for **Ann**, who is the very reason she fights so hard. It's the balance against the chilling darkness, a reminder that even in the coldest environments, beauty can persist.

**Why Vicky's Story Resonates**

Vicky's journey from the "fractures of the heart" to the "balanced bloom" is for anyone who has ever felt unjustly labeled or had their experiences dismissed. She reminds us that finding our "Central Point"—a place of safety and genuine connection—is possible, even when the world feels overwhelmingly hostile.

She is the protector, the quiet observer, and the steadfast heart that will not be broken.

**Step into Vicky's World**

Get ready to join Vicky as she navigates not only the chilling mysteries of the Alaskan wilderness but also the deeper shadows of her own past. Her fight for peace, for love, and for a place where her "rose" can truly bloom is a testament to the human spirit.

Vicky’s Character Profile

Full Name: Victoria "Vicky" Moore

Signature Appearance: Deep, dark hair and piercing "Iceberg Blue" eyes that see through the fog of the Manor.

Defining Trait: Resilience. She is the one who "steps through" (as Chapter Sixteen suggests) when others turn back.

Her Sanctuary: The Silver Willow Cabin—a place where the "Ledger Breaks" and life begins.

The Symbol: A Pink Rose. It represents her love for beauty and her refusal to let her heart turn to ice.

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Vicky's Story

Martha Wickham — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My new book The Final Rose is on preorder now at amazon. Please check it out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNYVBBN3

https://books2read.com/b/Vickysstory?edit=maybe-later

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Timeline part two

Martha Wickham — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Part 2

Present Day: The Circle of Roses & The Vengeful Specter

* **Seeking Answers:** Desperate for peace, Terra seeks out Rose, a psychic working in *The Circle of Roses*. She hopes to understand and perhaps even break free from the cycle of haunting and reanimation.

* **The Zombie Plague:** During this time, the powerful galvanism machine (the source of her existence) causes chaos, manifesting a "zombie" plague that impacts Rose's life directly. Terra grapples with the promise she cannot keep: to destroy the machine that brought her to life, even though it is the source of all her troubles.

* **The Haunted Rosebuds:** Terra’s resentment for Rose (who represents a life Terra can never have) culminates in her haunting of Sylvie, one of Rose's teen protégés in *The Haunted Rosebuds*. Terra's rage is directed at the innocence and potential of the young psychics, perhaps seeking to inflict the same cursed fate she endures. Her mysterious sparing of Dana remains a chilling enigma.

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Terra Belinda Green is more than a villain; she is a survivor, a lover, and a creature eternally bound by the lightning that gave her life. Her quest for love, normalcy, and freedom has tragically twisted her into the very thing she fights against.

What do you think is next for Terra? Can she ever truly find peace, or is she destined to haunt the living forever?

https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Frankensteins-Bride-Martha-Wickham-ebook/dp/B08R3JMVXB

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Terra's Timeline

Martha Wickham — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

From Victorian Bride to Vengeful Specter: The Haunting Timeline of Terra Belinda Green

Hello, fellow readers and lovers of the dark and mysterious!

Today, we're diving deep into the chilling backstory of one of my most complex and captivating characters: Terra Belinda Green. You've heard whispers of her in *Frankenstein's Bride: A Mystery* and felt her icy presence in *The Haunted Rosebuds*. But who is she, truly? And what events forged her into the unstoppable force she is today?

Terra isn't just a ghost; she's a living, breathing (or perhaps, reanimated) legacy of forbidden science and eternal longing. Her story spans centuries, leaving a trail of love, loss, and lightning-infused terror.

Let's trace the shocking journey of Frankenstein's Bride:

Part 1

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The Timeline of Terra's Terror

Late 1800s: The Lady Before the Lightning*

* A Privileged Life:* Terra Belinda Green is born into the opulent, high society of the late 19th century. She is a woman of grace, refinement, and a heart brimming with passionate, if naive, love. Her world is one of grand ballrooms, hushed secrets, and the promise of a conventional, if restrictive, future.

* **The First Love:** She falls deeply for Nathaniel Johnston, a man who, for a brief time, represents her future and the warmth of human connection.

* **The Unnatural Experiment:** Disaster strikes. Whether through illness, accident, or a desperate act of forbidden science, Terra's life is cut tragically short. But death is not the end. She becomes the subject of a horrifying, unprecedented experiment, resurrected through the dark arts of **galvanism**. She is reborn, not as a woman, but as **Frankenstein's Bride.** Her very existence becomes a defiance of nature, a new life stitched together by human ambition and electrical current.

**Early 1900s: The German Honeymoon & The Seeds of Obsession**

* **A Second Chance at Love:** After her creator is gone, Terra seeks to reclaim her lost love, Nathaniel Johnston. She refuses to accept his death and, armed with the forbidden knowledge of her own creation, she brings him back to life through the same volatile power that birthed her.

* **The Haunted Castle:** Their honeymoon in a remote, brooding German castle is meant to be their eternal paradise. Instead, it becomes a prison. The cold stone walls and the lingering presence of the galvanism machine strain their unnatural bond.

* **The Birth of a New Monster:** The reanimation of Nathaniel proves to be unstable. The machine's dark power doesn't just grant life; it corrupts. Terra witnesses firsthand how the same process that saved her can birth a new kind of evil, leading to murder and the horrifying realization that she has created another Frankenstein. This experience scars her deeply, leaving her with the knowledge of how easily life can be twisted into monstrosity.

**Mid-Late 20th Century: The Cemetery Strolls & Modern Betrayal**

**A Longing for Normalcy:** Centuries later, Terra is a woman adrift. She seeks solace in the quiet solitude of cemeteries, a strange, lonely quest for understanding her own immortal nature.

**The Mask of Bobby:** She falls for Bobby, a man who, ironically, pretends to be a monster while dating her. When he discovers her true, reanimated nature, his fear turns to betrayal.

**Kidnapped and Haunted:** Bobby and his friend Tim, terrified by what Terra truly is, kidnap her. This act of modern betrayal further fuels her resentment and loneliness.

**Return to the Past:** Haunted by Bobby and Tim (now themselves spectral figures, victims of her "curse" or her vengeance), Terra retreats to the only place that offers a semblance of home: her decaying 1800s mansion. The ghosts of her past and present begin to converge.

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Qualities of Terra B Green

Martha Wickham — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I am posting facts on Terra Belinda Green Frankenstein's Bride so that you can get to know her. I also have a timeline that may be posted in two parts. I am only concerned about spoilers. If you like to read about antagonists her list of qualities is below.

**The Duality of Her Nature**

Terra is not a mindless monster; she is a sophisticated, "Bride of Shadows" who carries the burden of eternal life.

**The Victorian Lady: Raised in an opulent 1800s mansion, she retains the refined manners and aesthetic of a bygone era. This makes her presence in the modern world feel eerie and out of place.

**The Galvanized Soul: Having been reanimated by a machine, her "monster" side is defined by the forbidden science of galvanism. She is a creature of lightning and shadow.

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*Key Personality Traits*

Obsessive Lover: Her love life is described as a "monster." She is so driven by passionate feelings that she is willing to defy death itself to bring her old flame, Nathaniel Johnston, back to life.

*Deeply Haunted: She is a magnet for the supernatural. Even when she tries to find peace through "cemetery strolls," she is pursued by ghosts, psychics, and those who fear her true nature.

Resilient but Tortured: She seeks out psychics and returns to her childhood home to find answers, showing a woman who is actively trying to understand her place in a world that views her as an abomination.

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**The Core Conflict**

Terra’s central struggle is the battle between her **desire for human connection** and her **identity as a scientific anomaly**. She longs for a husband and a "new life," but her connection to the galvanism machine eventually forces her to choose between her own existence and the safety of those around her.

"She was made to be a bride, but she was born to be a nightmare."

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