Michael was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the oldest of two children. He has an associate's degree in human services from Niagara County Community College and a bachelor's degree in human services management from the University of Phoenix. He is the co-author of the Midnight's Edge series, a Gothic/paranormal mystery series available in print and various electronic formats. Books 1-4 are available for purchase now, with two more Midnight's Edge novels in development. He also co-authors the Jenny's Not Dead Series, a series of upcoming mystery novels.