Essays
Meet Bob Hammel
Michael talks about his longtime mentor, Bob Hammel, and the major impact Bob has had on his career.
A Hometown Influence
Michael wrote a piece for Indianapolis Monthly recalling how a local crime from his childhood influenced HOW IT HAPPENED.
Michael on Craft & the Notes He Leaves Himself
Michael discusses craft, the advice he keeps in mind as he writes, and his rotten S.O.B. of an editor in his post on Literary Hub.
Writing’s Not Such a Silent Art After All
In his article The Voices Tell Me What to Do, Michael talks to Audible about the sound on the page with writers like Michael Connelly Books, Stephen King, Alafair Burke, Dean Koontz, and Megan Abbott Books.
A letter from Michael
It’s been awhile since I offered any updates from the writing desk, but I assure you that’s not because I’ve been asleep at it. Not all the time, at least. And the latest sleep research on naps and creativity suggests actually that…I digress. Here’s what’s been going on:
Cameras rolling on BOSCH
Read about Michael’s time on the set of Bosch with author Michael Connelly and writer Tom Bernardo.