Michelle’s love affair with speculative fiction began between the pages of a hand-me-down copy of Frank Herbert's Dune. After reading the entire multi-book series she knew she'd found my literary niche. Although MINSTREL’S DAUGHTER is the first novel that she feels is ready to send out into the world, Michelle has scripted commercials, music videos, and feature and short film projects. A previous work came in 1^st runner up in Mele Publishing’s Starving Writers Reprieve writing contest and she won a flash fiction contest sponsored by Straitjacket’s Literary Magazine. As a firm believer in supporting the efforts of fellow writers, Michelle speaks on panels, facilitates critique groups, and hosts retreats. Within the writing community she is active on social media, a member of Writers Coffeehouse (San Diego), and serves on the Board of Directors for the Diamond Valley Writers’ Guild.

Currently, Michelle is in the query process for her debut novel, Minstrel's Daughter, a 111,000-word character-driven, epic fantasy with series potential.