I’ll be appearing at the Author’s Reception for the Montana Book Festival on Friday the 23rd. Come say hello. After that, I’ll be on the “Crafting Dangerous Characters” panel Sunday from 12:30 until 1:45 pm.

Best,

– Michael

Hey everyone, I’m thrilled to announce that I have a new fiction agent, Lane Heymont. Lane has a fierce work ethic, and is a great fit with my career goals. I couldn’t be more happy and look forward to a bright future with Lane. You can check out the Tobias Agency here.

Best,

– Michael

P.S. The Invasive is still an Amazon Best Seller for its genres. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can do so here.

Hey everyone, I have a few signed copies of my Amazon Best Selling novel, The Invasive for sale.

You can hit me up at writer@michaelhodgesfiction.com. $25 per copy.

Best,

– Michael

I want to thank all my readers for making The Invasive launch a big success. It continues to sit amidst the Amazon Best Seller lists in its genres.

If you have not checked it out yet, you can do so here.

Just watch out for those sneaky leaves….

Best,

– Michael

In the late 90’s, when Radiohead had released Ok Computer and Oasis was still a thing, I took a trip to Wisconsin’s Northwoods. The reason? Ten days of demolition work on my grandfather’s cabin. Our goal was to completely remove a bedroom, and board up the hole before a massive extension could be built. I was the first one into the project, just like I was the first grandson.

It was early fall, the sky azure, a light wind singing in the red pine along the shoreline. This was Wisconsin’s famous lake country, and Little St. German Lake was one of the stars. My grandfather had purchase the land long ago, a wise investment financially and for family unity. What better place to keep family close than a cabin on a lake?

My grandfather is perhaps the most handsome man I’ve ever known: broad shoulders, a powerful jaw line, and intense blue eyes. He stood tall even amongst the red pine and birch trees surrounding his cabin.

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