Handmade Murder

Cover of a book titled 'Handmade Murder' by Emma Chapman, featuring collage-style artwork of a woman with a floral bouquet for a head, scissors, and abstract torn paper textures.

What if a villain believes they are a hero? 

Ela's life is falling apart after she experiences a miscarriage. Her marriage dissolves while the rest of her life feels on hold. In order to deal with the grief and guilt from losing the pregnancy, Ela spends a lot of time scrolling social media. And the more time she spends online, the more her new identity begins to take shape.

Rosie has found a new group of friends, other women who also make their living online. She cares deeply for this group, and they are the first non-family members she tells about her new adventure—she's pregnant! Through her connections and a chance encounter with a famous podcast host, Joan of This Is Now, Rosie and her friends begin to notice a bizarre trend among their influencer community. While it's estimated up to 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, the stats seem to be much, much higher in their industry. And they soon discover many of the women have an eerily similar story.

Joan and Rosie race to find out who or what is behind these seemingly connected tragedies. But can they uncover the truth before it happens again?

Find the novel on Amazon, Walmart, Barnes & Noble and hopefully your local bookseller or library. You can also find the audio version on Audible and iTunes. 

A Beautiful Mess Weekday Weekend (cookbook)

Cover of a book titled "A Beautiful Mess: Weekday Weekend" by Emma Chapman and Elsie Larson. The cover features images of colorful healthy snacks, desserts, and beverages, including toast with various toppings, a bowl of coconut-covered confections, and glasses of orange drinks.

Co-creators (and sisters) Emma Chapman and Elsie Larson share their unique and approachable diet with fans and healthy eaters in this, their first cookbook. Their philosophy involves eating responsibly during the week—avoiding refined flours, sugars, alcohol, and dairy—and indulging on weekends. Vetted by dietitians and divided into four parts (breakfast, meals, snacks and sweets, and drinks), each containing a weekday and weekend chapter. Featuring an attractive textured case vibrant photographs, this one-of-a-kind book makes a special gift for yourself or a friend looking for more healthy and delicious go-to recipes!

Find the book on Amazon, Walmart, Barnes & Noble and hopefully your local bookseller or library. It never hurts to check ThriftBooks or eBay as well.

A Beautiful Mess Happy Handmade Home

Two women sitting and smiling in a colorful, decorated living room with art on the walls, a large sign reading 'A Beautiful Mess, Happy Handmade Home,' and a wicker coffee table between them.

Step inside the world of Elsie and Emma, the sisters behind the blog A Beautiful Mess.  With tiny budgets and a crafty, can-do attitude, they overhauled each room in their first homes with DIY projects using family photos, vibrant fabrics, flea-market finds, and affordable furniture. Now, you can learn how to paint, craft, and decorate your way to a happy, bright space with distinct personality. In the same upbeat spirit and modern style found on their blog, you’ll find fresh, all-new projects including:

  • An inspired geometric-pattern coffee table made of balsa wood

  • A hand-lettered statement wall featuring your favorite quote

  • A quick and easy electrical tape update for your refrigerator

  • A set of beautifully designed serving dishes

  • And more!

Packed with bonus styling tips from hanging the perfect gallery wall to making mismatched furniture work, Happy Handmade Home is design inspiration for personalizing your own space.

Find the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and hopefully your local bookseller or library. It never hurts to check ThriftBooks or eBay as well.

A Beautiful Mess Photo Idea Book

Collage of various photographs surrounding the title of the book 'A Beautiful Mess Photo Idea Book' by Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman, including images of people, nature, a puppy, pumpkins, and flowers.

Whether it’s of your sister’s smile, your morning coffee, or your new puppy, photos are a way to connect on online, keep a visual diary of our lives, and create momentos for future generations. Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman, creators of the blog A Beautiful Mess, are in love with photographing everyday life. Here, they share that love with 95 all-new tips and photo challenges that will inspire you to style and snap better photos and then transform them into simple yet stunning projects and gifts. You’ll learn how to:

  • Take the most flattering self-portraits

  • Be your own stylist to turn dull, cluttered photos into pretty lifestyle photography

  • Capture adorable couple portraits

  • Turn everyday moments, hobbies, and rituals into amazing photos

  • Show off your favorite photos by turning them into handmade jewelry, home décor, and gifts

Packed with Elsie and Emma’s happy spirit and unique style, A Beautiful Mess Photo Idea Book will inspire you to capture your days, your friends, and your dreams in beautiful photos!

Find the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and hopefully your local bookseller or library. It never hurts to check ThriftBooks or eBay as well.