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Michelle Picard

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Ever since I was a young girl and my fifth grade teacher read the class Peter S. Beagle’s novel THE LAST UNICORN, I have been fascinated with all things magical, mysterious and otherworldly. I wrote my first tragic fantasy novella in middle school, recruiting art-minded friends to draw pictures of the fantastical universes I created.

Taking the road frequently traveled (not quite as romantic as the less traveled variety), and getting a BA in political science and a Masters in social work, I settled in New England. Along the way I started a family and a collection of cats.

Finally, I grabbed the proverbial bull by its spiky protrusions and pursued my passion. I now write fantasy and urban fantasy, and admit to a fascination with gateways and
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In my recent release, Saving Eden, I wanted to include a scene with a character singing a song to several other characters, dancing along to the music, to reach a climactic point where he followed up the performance with a wedding proposal. If you know my first two Eden stories, you’ll have to read Saving Eden to find out which characters are involved.


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Published on June 01, 2017 14:10
Average rating: 4.37 · 35 ratings · 11 reviews · 12 distinct works
Ruling Eden (Eden Court Sag...

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“When angry, count four. When very angry, swear.”
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Penelope Marzec Congratulations on being an EPIC Finalist! That is awesome. :^)


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Penny Watson Michelle wrote: "Penny wrote: "Hi Michelle! Welcome to Goodreads! You need to get an author page, too...add your books so I can rate and review them. Can't wait to re-read Ruling Eden!"

How do I get an author page?"


Go to the top of your home page, hit the "explore" tab, then go to "authors", then on the upper right side of the page is a link for "authors program"--hit that link, and check it out!


Michelle Picard Penny wrote: "Hi Michelle! Welcome to Goodreads! You need to get an author page, too...add your books so I can rate and review them. Can't wait to re-read Ruling Eden!"

How do I get an author page?


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Penny Watson Hi Michelle! Welcome to Goodreads! You need to get an author page, too...add your books so I can rate and review them. Can't wait to re-read Ruling Eden!


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