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Michael Drakich

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Weaned on the likes of Asimov, Clarke, Heinlein and Tolkien; Michael Drakich brings a certain recognizable imagery to writing. "The old masters maintained certain criteria I believe essential. Central characters a reader can step into and emote with; where heroes come to exist, no matter how humble their beginnings." Michael's works bring an adventure for every reader to escape with. He invites you to once again feel the joy of reading Michael lives in the quaint neighbourhood of Olde Walkerville in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Father to three, the family home is an historic Albert Kahn design built in 1895. When not writing, you can find Michael walking down the majestic trees lined streets. Writing is a passion of his that has led to the boo ...more

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Michael Drakich If you know Maslow's hierarchy of needs, at the top of the heap is the one labeled self-actualization. Each time I finish a novel I enjoy the euphoria…moreIf you know Maslow's hierarchy of needs, at the top of the heap is the one labeled self-actualization. Each time I finish a novel I enjoy the euphoria associated with attaining that goal. It's temporary, but still very satisfying. Like a drug, I'm hooked on that feeling and look forward to the completion of the next one.(less)
Michael Drakich I don't believe in the practice of so many words a day. like 1,000. Promise to write a minimum of one paragraph a day. There will be days that is all …moreI don't believe in the practice of so many words a day. like 1,000. Promise to write a minimum of one paragraph a day. There will be days that is all you write. That's okay. There will also be days where you will keep writing. (less)
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Requiem for a Genocide

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The Brotherhood of Piaxia

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Demon Stones

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I AM

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Grave is the Day

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The Infinite Within

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Lest the Dew Rust Them

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Hi Everyone. I have a new book entitled "Requiem For A Genocide" slated for release on December 1, 2021. I would appreciate anyone who could review the book. You can get a free ARC copy here - https://booksprout.co/arc/71718/requi...
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This book does its job to wrap up the main story and the few subplots. All in all, I enjoyed it. But in this one, I have one complaint. Without giving away how the author engages in a deus ex machina to resolve the defeat of the main protagonist. For ...more
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Unlike the books in The Chronicler's Awakening series, this stand-alone with a few tie-ins is told almost entirely from the POV of one character. In truth, I liked this book the best. Although short, it is still epic. The unique world created in this ...more
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