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.
I live in Missoula, and people I run into on the streets or various establishments ask me about my current work in progress, “The Dry Lake”.
Since I’m on the first draft, it’s going to be quite some time before it sees daylight. But it is a priority, first on my fresh writing list.
The novel details the drama of underground Missoula. This is not the North Face-outfitted-jogging-with-lab-in-the-Rattlesnake Missoula, but the real Missoula. The maw.
I’m completely certain The Dry Lake is going to bristle a few egos. But a writer isn’t doing their job otherwise.
I’m hoping to complete the first draft by the end of the month.
I’m happy to announce that Hastings Missoula and I will be celebrating the new year with the first author event of 2016.
The event starts at 2pm. I’ll be signing copies of my debut novel THE PULLER, and challenging customers to arm wrestling matches for shots of whiskey (okay, I won’t be doing this, just the signing).
Also, Facebook contacted me a couple days ago and hit me up with the verified public figure badge. This feels kind of weird, but I’m digging it. Therefore, I’ll be posting much more news over there. Stop by and say hello, I’d love to see you there:
I also just started an Instagram account, where I post a good deal of my nature photos along with writing images:
Best,
– Michael
It’s been an interesting year. Okay, it’s been a crazy year. Absolutely crazy.
I really don’t want to go into a detailed, point-by-point rehash. So many writers get caught in the meta. Quite honestly it’s a waste of time and boring.
My debut novel, The Puller is in the wild. I honestly never thought the story of Matt Kearns would end up overseas in Germany, let alone being optioned for a Hollywood movie. I just wrote what I wanted to read and worked my ass off.
It’s that simple.
The book was critiqued by one person and one person only: Sarah Welsh, whom I dedicated the novel to for reasons I won’t divulge.
I wanted to launch my debut in an arts friendly town, and Missoula was the place. I’d passed through this town for years, always knowing I’d live here one day. Well, I made that happen in 2015. No regrets at all.
The media here was warm and receptive. Garth at Shakespeare and Company was awesome. So was Barbara at Fact and Fiction. John at Hastings made me feel at home.
Hey folks, I’ve just released the official book trailer for my debut novel, The Puller.
Hit me up on my personal Facebook page to watch the video.
I’ve been asked if this is the movie trailer. No, it’s not.
