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Mysteries of the Afterlife in Fiction
Myths About the Afterlife Ever wonder how myths about the afterlife influence today’s mysteries? In Episode 6 of Books & Tea with KD, we explore this theme, taking a close look at how life-after-death myths make mysteries even more thrilling. The episode is full...
Unveiling the Mystique: How Seers Shape the Stories We Love
Seers in fictional stories, or those gifted with second sight, have always fascinated readers and audiences. From ancient times to modern stories, seers appear in countless tales, helping protagonists uncover secrets or warning of dangers ahead. In Episode 5 of Books...
Exploring Strong Women in Mythology on Books & Tea with KD
Episode 4 of Books & Tea with KD: Strong Women in Mythology In the latest episode of Books & Tea with KD, we explore strong women in mythology. We highlight goddesses and heroines whose stories have transcended time. This episode features mythological figures...
Ghosts of Scotland: Hauntings & Legends Behind Murder in the Orkneys on Books & Tea with KD
The latest episode of the Books & Tea with KD podcast is live, packed with ghostly tales and fascinating insights! Tune in on YouTube for a journey into Scotland's history of hauntings and the supernatural, all of which inspired K.D. Upton’s novel, Murder in the...
New Chapter, New Secrets: New Podcast and Projects with Detective Knight’s POV & Latest Podcast Episode!
Hello, wonderful readers and mystery lovers! I’ve been busy working on some new podcast and projects that I’m excited to share with you. First up, I've just wrapped up writing Chapter 6 of Snapshot to a Killer, and it’s a special one—written from the viewpoint of...
Barn of Shadows, my latest mystery novella featuring Detective Cosmo Pritchard, is finally here
Barn of Shadows, my latest mystery novella featuring Detective Cosmo Pritchard, is finally here! "Secrets never die, they just hide in the dark." So it begins... Barn of Shadows is the newest addition to the list of mystery whodunits. This time it's with Detective...