Creative Storytelling
As an award-winning author, my writing captivates readers and leaves a lasting impression. My short stories and poems have been published in a variety of anthologies, each offering a unique perspective on love, loss, and the shadows in between.
Now is the Time of Monsters
A Community Storytelling Collection
Is it fear that creates the monsters, or the monsters that create the fear? The answer may be both. The pieces featured here all exist in that tension, to interrogate, to witness, and to ask what it means to live, love, and resist in a monstrous time.
Coda
She Said: Womanhood in Utah Anthology 2025
A collection of stories and visual representations of women’s experiences in Utah, a state consistently ranked among the worst for women’s equality. This anthology explores what it means to live in these cultural, historical, economic, and political contexts.
Darkness 102
Advanced Lessons Were Learned
An anthology of micro-horror stories, each capped at 102 words. My contribution delivers a sharp, unsettling experience in just a few words, perfect for those who love compact, yet powerful, stories.
From Now Until Forever
League of Utah Writers Romance Chapter
A collection of hauntingly beautiful paranormal romance stories. I’m proud to have contributed to this anthology that explores love, fate, and the supernatural.
Wake of Our Waning Sea
2024 Great Salt Lake Anthology
This anthology dives into the environmental challenges facing the Great Salt Lake and other areas of the world. It combines speculative fiction with environmental themes, and I’m honored to be a part of it.
Collective Chaos
An Apocalyptic Anthology
A gripping collection of stories set in an apocalyptic world, where survival is more than just physical. My short story is featured among others that explore resilience, survival, and the human spirit.
Collective Humanity
An LGBTQ+ Anthology of Imaginative Fiction and Poetry
A collection that delves into personal transformation, growth, and the beauty of becoming. My contribution is a poem that speaks to the journey of embracing who we truly are.
Little Chaos
A Companion Copy to Collective Chaos
This ebook offers more short stories that dive deeper into the world we began to explore. My story continues the exploration of survival, humanity, and personal turmoil.
What people are saying
“Michaela’s story in From Now Until Forever was a plot twist! Her writing draws you into a world where love and mystery collide. It’s a beautiful piece that stays with you long after you finish reading.”
— Michael, Reader
“I couldn’t get enough of Wake of Our Waning Sea. The way Michaela crafted her story was so immersive, she has a natural talent. I hope she continues to share stories. Fantastic addition to a powerful anthology.”
— Ashley, Reader
“Michaela’s piece in Collective Chaos grabbed my attention. She has a way of capturing raw emotions and weaving them into a story that feels suspenseful and unexpected. I couldn’t put the book down!”
— Deborah, Reader
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