Thanks so much for visiting! This page, like the town itself, is experiencing much exciting development. Soon you will find fun things like free short stories, a Pinterest board, and an ever-expanding series of blog posts about the history, citizens, and charming places of Angel River. In the meantime, please take a look around, maybe have a cup of coffee and a scone at the Angel River Café, and use the form below to ask anything about our town.
Angel River, Virginia. A storied place with an enchanting past. A haven for the lost and lonely. A pretty town, paved with secrets. From the 1880s to the twenty-first century, discover the loves and lives, houses and households, mysteries and magic, of a town named for the angels.
Recent blog posts about Angel River:
How does Still Waters fit into the Angel River series?
As you may (or may not) know, Still Waters is a romantic novel set in 1956 in Arlington, Virginia. But the Angel River series is set in a fictional small town several hours from Arlington. If you’ve been curious about how these stories are connected, the answer can be found in some free extra content that’s available online. You can find it for free via Bookfunnel. Or you can send me an email (misha@mishacrews.com) and I’ll help you get it. Still Waters is the fifth novel in the standalone series…
Faux Facts and Folklore: Angel River’s Ha-la Mythology
At some point in my writing journey, I took a side-trip into the world of folklore and mythology. The result is known as Ha-la, which is the totally made-up mythology belonging to the town of Angel River, and its surrounding countryside. Here is the first glimpse into the history and practices of our little town’s traditions.
Notes from Angel River: Washington, DC has an Unexpected Place in Music History
My latest novel, Sweet Music, is centered around a music shop that has been owned by the Sullivan family for generations. Here’s something fun I found out when I was researching the story. In 1888, Washington, DC was actually the hub of the burgeoning recording industry. Columbia Phonograph Company, who had franchising rights for Thomas Edison’s phonograph, had initially marketed the invention to congressmen and business executives. It was, in fact, and early version of the Dictaphone. During the session of Congress, between fifty and sixty machines in the capital…
Angel River – Book Series Info Sheet
Several readers have asked me about the new sequence of the Angel River books, so I put this post together to explain things a little bit better. The first two books that I wrote were Homesong and Still Waters. At the time, they had nothing to do with each other, and I hadn’t planned to make them into a series. When I wrote The House on the Hill, the sequel to Homesong, I decided to make Still Waters the prequel to the series. I really love the characters and world…
All the Paperbacks!
Hello my friends! I am so tickled to tell you that all five books in the Angel River series are now available in paperback! You can find them all on Amazon right now, and you will be able to order autographed copies from my website soon. I’ll be back soon with another update, but I wanted to share this good news. I hope you’ll join me in a little bookish happy dance! This evolution has been a long time coming, and I really appreciate your patience and continued support. ❤️
Free Bonus Chapters for Three Books
Hello, my friends! Just a note to let you know that free bonus chapters for books three, four and five of the Angel River series are now available. Links are below! You’ll need to be subscribed to my mailing list to access them. I’m still working out some issues with paperbacks for all three of these books, I will definitely let you know as soon as they are available! In the meantime, just because I love you, here are your… Bonus Chapters for Sweet Music, Still Waters, and The Book…
Sweet Music is live and only $1.99 until Monday!
Hello my friends! Just a quick note to let you know that Sweet Music is live on Kindle, and is only $1.99 until Monday! The Angel River books can be read in any order, so I hope you’ll feel free to take advantage of this deal while it lasts. A woman finds a secret room in her family’s music shop, and in so doing unravels an old legend, opens herself to new love, and faces her deepest fears. Heartfelt, captivating and unexpectedly funny, this is a true feel-good read. The…
Sweet Music is available for pre-order on Kindle!
It’s finally here! Sweet music is available to pre-order now on Kindle for only $1.99. It will be released on Friday, April 28. Paperbacks will be available shortly afterwards. This book, about a woman struggling to save her family’s legacy, and the mysterious object which might make it possible, is the fourth novel in the Angel River series. The books can be read in any order. I hope you’ll check this one out and let me know what you think! “Play the Beaufort flute, and you will see the future.”…
Angel River – the series so far
Whether you’re new to the town of Angel River, or have been visiting for years, let me take you on a quick tour of the books – those published, and those yet to come! Homesong – For twenty years, Kate Doyle has been haunted by the night when she was forced to flee from her tiny Virginia hometown and abandon her childhood sweetheart, Reed Fitzgerald. So when Kate, now in her mid-30s, escapes her unhappy life in Washington, DC and takes a much-needed vacation, the last thing she expects is to…
Sweet Music – The next book in the Angel River series!
Have I mentioned that Sweet Music, the next book in the Angel River series, will be published in March? This book will be available for Advance Readers on BookFunnel within the next week. If you’re interested in being part of the ARC Team, send me an email at misha@mishacrews.com. Now, without further ado, allow me to present… “Play the Beaufort flute, and you will see the future.” That’s what they say in Angel River. But is it a blessing, or a curse? In 1895, Azélie Damont crosses the ocean alone.…
Sweet Music: Three New Short Stories from Angel River
A funny thing happened on the way to publishing these stories. In December of 2021, I shared the news of a trilogy of short stories that I was writing. At the time, they were called Kisses from Angel River. But as I was finishing them up, I realized that I wasn’t happy with the way they had turned out. So, I scrapped them all and started over. To be honest, it was a difficult process, and it took much longer than it should have. But here, at last, are the…
The Book of Forgotten Angels – 1899
Seeing as how my latest novel, The Book of Forgotten Angels, is releasing today, I thought it might be fun to explore a little bit about the original novel, which inspired Mae and Levi’s quest through Angel River. The original Book of Forgotten Angels was written by Browning Weidler in 1899. Very little is known about Weidler, except that he’s a native son of Angel River and achieved some success but little fame as a writer. He is the author of several novels and short stories. In addition to Angels,…
Angel River: Tiny town of my imagination
Well, my friends, amazing as it seems, we’re about to release the fourth novel to be set in my fictional town of Angel River, Virginia. And since I’ve been spending so much time here in my imagination, I decided I’d like to write a few blog posts about it, too. I hope that sounds good to you. Angel River is located in the Piedmont Region of Virginia, which is the long, rolling stretch of country that lies between the Coastal Plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The land there is…
My New Release: The Book of Forgotten Angels
Happy Monday, my friends! I am beyond excited to share this news with you. My new book, which is called The Book of Forgotten Angels, will be released on Kindle and in paperback on December 10th. 🤗 Here’s a little about the story: It’s Christmas season in Angel River, Virginia, and café owner Mae Wallace is spending another holiday on her own. Although she is surrounded by friends, Mae can’t help feeling lonely and purposeless. But everything changes when a tall, dark, handsome stranger comes knocking on her door. Private…
The House on the Hill – Aug 31st! (preorder today)
It’s here! I’m beyond thrilled to share my new novel with you… Click here to buy it on Kindle for the special pre-order price of only 99 cents! Sometimes “the end” is just the beginning. From the author of the beloved novel Homesong comes a sequel which explores the truth of love, the importance of family, and the weight of the secrets that people keep… even from themselves. After decades of separation, Kate Doyle is newly engaged to her childhood sweetheart, Reed Fitzgerald. As they settle into their comfortable life in New…