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Rich Odell

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Welcome!

I’m Richard Odell, author of The Corpse Door and creator of the Mabel Shirley Case Files—a series where shadows speak and the past refuses to rest.

This is more than a website—it’s a threshold. Here, stories unfold one chapter at a time, secrets are whispered between the lines, and the dead may still have something to say.

My second home is Pinterest, where I curate mood boards, haunted images, and writing resources to fuel the darker side of creativity. Come and explore.

Latest Posts

  • The Corpse Door – Published! Cover

    The Corpse Door – Published!

    I’m proud to announce the release of my first novel—now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions. This has been a long journey, one that’s taken years of unlearning, re-learning, and rediscovery. For those interested, the book is now live on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/2lsI6kX A heartfelt thank you to everyone who encouraged me to keep going, especially when the finish line seemed far away.…
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  • Michael Jecks on Writing as a Career: His Advice for Replacing an Income with Writing Cover

    Michael Jecks on Writing as a Career: His Advice for Replacing an Income with Writing

    Writing has always been my passion, but as life changes, so do priorities. Recently, I found myself asking an important question: Can writing replace a full-time income? It’s a challenge that many authors face, especially in an ever-evolving industry. Rather than speculating, I decided to ask someone with firsthand experience—Michael Jecks, a prolific historical fiction writer who turned to writing as a career after…

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