Book News
Michael Throws the First Pitch at Yankee Stadium
Michael threw the opening pitch at Yankee Stadium June 28! Read a note from him, see some behind-the-scenes pictures, and watch the video.
Michael Makes History with E-Book Giveaway
Michael, Hachette Book Group and Little, Brown made history at Yankee Stadium June 28 with the first e-book giveaway ever at a major sporting event.
Michael Talks Changing Industry with the Indianapolis Business Journal
Reporter Lou Harry traveled with Michael to the 2016 BookExpo America, and discussed the changing world of book publishing in this Indianapolis Business Journal article.
What Are You Doing, Writing a Book?
Michael is well known for the extensive research he does for his books. For THE PROPHET, he shadowed the Bloomington High School North football team and blended in so well that some people, including players and staff, thought he was part of the coaching staff. Read the stories in his latest blog post.
A Note on Character and Voice
Michael talks about the development of his characters' voices, including favorites like Lincoln Perry and Adam Austin as well as LAST WORDS' Markus Novak in this latest blog post.
New story released!
Michael's short story THE APREX PREDATOR takes readers back to the territory of Lincoln Perry -- only this time, told through the eyes of one of the detective's criminal associates, Thor, a character who appeared in both TONIGHT I SAID GOODBYE and A WELCOME GRAVE....