Michelle M. Pillow | Source | NYT & USAT Bestselling Author at Michelle M. Pillow

NYT & USAT Bestselling Published Fiction Author - Available for Author Interviews

For media professionals seeking an expert on writing, research, publishing, small business ownership, fiction genres, book marketing and more, Michelle M. Pillow is the perfect feature. Her engaging storytelling, thoughtful themes, and vibrant personality make her a compelling guest for any article or interview.

Michelle M. Pillow is a prolific multi-genre fiction author known for urban fantasy, sci-fi, and paranormal romance. With a career spanning over two decades, she has penned numerous bestsellers, enchanting readers with her rich, imaginative worlds and compelling characters. Michelle’s expertise in character development and worldbuilding has cemented her as a leading voice in the genre, making her a sought-after expert for media professionals. She is a hybrid author, both traditionally and indie-published. She is a NYT and USAT Bestseller and a Romantic Times award winner.

Her unique insights and experiences add fascinating dimensions to her work and interviews.

Interview notes: Email, Podcast, Video. Fast turnaround. Empathetic, energetic, and easy to work with. Likes to talk about a variety of subjects.

Genres: Science Fiction, Futuristic, Paranormal, Shifter, Vampire, Ghost, Alien, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Parallel Universe/Alternate Reality, Historical, Gothic, Contemporary, Chick Lit, Cozy Mystery, Paranormal Women’s Fiction (PWF features 40+ heroines), Speculative Fiction, New Adult

Publishers: Penguin Random House, Virgin Books, Ebury, Rouge, Simon and Schuster (Pocket Books, Gallery Books), The Raven Books LLC, Entangled Publishing, Adams Media, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Samhain Publishing, Running Press, Robinson Publishing, Paranormal Underground Magazine, and more.

Education: BGS in History/Business with an English Minor (with honors), Photography degree. Check LinkedIn for more.

Causes: Mental Health Advocacy, Animals, Food Insecurity, Women's Rights

Her dedication to these causes, combined with her extensive knowledge of mythology and supernatural lore, makes her an invaluable resource for discussions on literature. Along with her filmmaker husband, she volunteers at food pantries and, as a production assistant, helps create free community awareness videos for animal shelters that have resulted in massive donations.

Her latest urban fantasy series, Merely Mortal, showcases her unique ability to intertwine supernatural elements with themes of identity, transformational arcs, and the complexities of belonging. Michelle's narratives are not only exciting adventures but also deep explorations of the human psyche, resonating with readers on multiple levels.

Michelle loves to travel and try new things, whether it’s a paranormal investigation of an old Vaudeville Theatre or climbing Mayan temples in Belize. She’s addicted to movies and used to drive her mother crazy while quoting random scenes with her brother. She is the very proud mom to the most talented artist. Though it has yet to happen, her dream is to be a zombie in a horror movie. (She came close as a refugee extra on SyFy’s Z Nation, Fall 2016!) Michelle is involved with various film and historical documentary projects with her filmmaker husband.