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Michael Manosca

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Michael Manosca first pursued a career in the arts, studying in Chicago, but storytelling has always been at the heart of his creative expression. His travels across the world have shaped his perspective, infusing his writing with the depth and nuance of the people and cultures he has encountered.

Michael writes in a deeply personal format, inspired by the relationships and experiences that shaped his upbringing. He explores the intricacies of friendship, the search for identity, and the quiet moments that define us. Through vivid characters and emotional depth, he hopes to craft stories that linger in readers’ minds long after the final page.

When not writing, he can be found wandering the northern woods, exploring new cities, or enjoying a ...more

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	Flickering by Michael Manosca (Goodreads Author), Regena Slater (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Learning the Story to Write the Story

Last October, I finished a novel.

It had been through multiple rounds of edits and revisions. A cover was designed. The Library of Congress issued a catalog number. Physical proof copies arrived at my door—those final editions you hold in your hands, checking margins and fonts, preparing to approve what will become the real thing.

And then it sat.

I had other novels ahead of it in the queue, so I let

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