Hey everyone,
Due to larger than expected turnout and the supply chain issues currently hitting the country, the November 21st Missoula Barnes and Noble book signing has been rescheduled. As soon as the supply chain issues are resolved, I’ll post the new date.
Best,
– Michael
Category Archives: accepted/published work
Book signing in Missoula, November 21st.
Hey folks, I’ll be signing copies of my nature thriller “The Puller” at the Missoula Barnes and Noble on November 21st, from 2 to 4 pm.
I’m excited to see you all in person!
It’s been a really great year so far. I’ve finished a new novel, explored some of our great parks and forests, and met many cool people.
“The Puller” comes out November 16th, and you can pre-order the novel here from Simon and Schuster. Those of you who love nature and animals should really enjoy the story.
The Puller cover reveal. And pre-orders are now LIVE at Simon and Schuster!
The new “Puller” cover! The moose is from an image I took in Montana. It has never been seen in public until now. It’s a giant bull moose rising up from a lake and I consider it my best image. So there’s the plot twist!
I’m totally honored that Pyr used it for my book. It’s definitely a nature novel featuring moose, bears, etc so the cover totally fits. A big thanks to Jennifer Do for the awesome cover design.
It’s been a really interesting year. It will be out November 16th wherever you find books. A certain cat was nestled at my feet while I wrote this book. I think you guys know his name. This is dedicated to you, old friend.
Pre-orders are LIVE now at Simon and Schuster!
If you don’t want to pre-order from a big store, use the Indie Bound button to grab it from any indie book shop near you.
“The Puller” cover sneak peek.
Yesterday I was able to see the new cover for my novel “The Puller”. Let’s just say it’s…absolutely EPIC. Here’s a sneak peak of a small portion of the cover.
Hope you all are having a good summer.
Best,
-Michael
Writing and social media update, Missoula, Montana June 2021
Hey everyone,
So, there’s a lot going on. My official Facebook page reached 1 million readers in the month of May.
I’m shocked, and the impact on my life has been immediate. I appreciate you all sticking by me over the years and participating in my art.
To put that into context, one of the top outdoor magazines in the country (and one my work has been featured in), Outside Magazine, reached 650,000 people last month.
On the writing front, my nature thriller “The Puller” is coming from award wining PYR in November, with distribution by Simon and Schuster. I couldn’t be more thrilled. I’m currently planning a tour in Montana, California, and the PNW. Can’t wait to see you guys!
I’m also working on two new novels.
If you look at my novels, “The Puller” was always a literary thriller at heart. Much of the novel is dedicated to landscape as character (see Cormac McCarthy as the best example of this) and to the relationships, with social commentary. My novel “Black Friday” expanded on this style, with a very expanded landscape, and also a focus on relationships and social commentary.
I was fortunate that “The Puller” was optioned for film and in development, and there are currently other options in the pipeline, for other stories.
I’m bringing this up because the new novels are absolutely a continuation of “The Puller” and the “Black Friday” literary experimentation style.
There were several directions I could’ve taken my career, but this path seemed to be the most organic fit. It’s not forced. It’s just what’s in my heart.
More news to come.
