Michael grew up in the small town of Colfax, Iowa, where barefoot summers and an early love for the outdoors shaped his childhood. In high school, he became a state qualifier at the Iowa State Wrestling Tournament, a dedication to discipline and perseverance that carried into a 20-year military career.
Michael gained a wealth of experience in leadership and problem-solving during his career and earned an Associate’s degree in Computer Science and pursued studies in business, programming, graphic design, and data analytics.

After retiring from the military, Michael turned his focus to his passion: storytelling. Drawing on his diverse experiences, he now writes full time, crafting imaginative and immersive worlds for readers to explore. His goal is simple-to bring the stories in his mind to life and share them with audiences everywhere.