Musings
Behind the Book: Hypnotized for the Cause
Michael kicks off a new blog series for LAST WORDS! The first in the Behind the Book series is an interview with Rima Montoya, the hypnotist who helped Michael with his research for his book. Read Michael’s full account then listen to both an interview with Rima and her reading an excerpt from LAST WORDS.
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.
Last Words Playlist
Listen to Michael’s playlist for LAST WORDS and read a synopsis of why each song made the list in his latest blog post.
Michael’s Survival Reading List
In the acknowledgements to THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD, Michael promised to share the books about survival that informed/inspired his novel. Check out the complete list just in time for the paperback release July 14!
Video: Welcome to Cooke City!
You made it to Cooke City! Watch the video to see some familiar stops from Ethan and Jack’s journey.
Bounce Across The Beartooths, September 2010
Repost from Michael:
Below is a short, personal parody I wrote of a camping trip I took with friends almost five years ago. We hiked across the Beartooths (they’re plural, and it is tooths, don’t argue with me) in Montana, a truly incredible trip and great experience. Along the way was a friend named Bob Bley, and in my parody account I captured something close to the reality — he was in far better shape than any of us, with far better poise and trail skills and every quality you’d want in a fellow outdoorsman. He’d crossed the Atlantic in a two-man sailboat, biked the Canadian Rockies, hiked the Alps twice. You know, little things. He was planning more adventures. Then came a spring bike ride near his home, a slip in wet sand, an impact so powerful it shattered his helmet.
And left him paralyzed from the waist down.