#Novel‬ 2 is called “The Invasive”, and it will be out this spring. Press release forthcoming, etc.

“The Puller” was the first novel I ever wrote (and short story). “The Invasive” is the second. Apparently they’re going in order.

I wrote much of the novel in various national forest campgrounds across ‪Montana‬ in 2010. Since the novel takes place in Montana, I wanted the writing to be real. So I sat in campgrounds, hoping for my laptop power not to expire while besieged by mosquitoes and black flies.

“The Invasive” is a different novel than “The Puller”. It’s more akin to a lean, modern day thriller, while “The Puller” was experimental and more early King-ish. However, “The Invasive” contains the dark organic elements my work is known for. And yeah, bears. This time grizzly.

I’m happy to reveal that my second novel will be hitting stores this year.

The Puller (which sold to Hollywood and Germany) was the first novel I ever wrote. Novel #2 is the second.

As of now the title is being discussed. Obviously this issue will be settled shortly.

I also want to thank my U.S. and German readers for making 2015 such an awesome year. On top of the film contract, I taught a writing panel with Game of Thrones editor Anne Groell.

Hopefully, 2016 can compare.

Best,

-Michael

I recently hired local ‪‎Missoula‬ artist Ariel Orion Anne for some of my upcoming projects. One of the things she did was alternative THE PULLER artwork, which I’m a huge fan of (see attached image). You can view more of her work here.

Also, I hope to be announcing several new projects soon.