Michael Wentela

Michael Wentela has been a writer all his life.

He has been an award-winning journalist; a communication specialist whose work was featured in regional, national and international publications; an economic development professional who created hundreds of promotional materials; and a corporate trainer who wrote a multitude of training documents. He also lists among his paid endeavors and life lessons the time he spent cleaning a Laundromat, clearing brush from a mosquito-infested swamp, helping to build wooden steps to a bluff-top overlook, and digging graves in a cemetery.

Michael’s writing ranges from novels to short stories in science fiction, horror, crime fiction, mystery, thriller, or whatever idea sparks his creativity. The desire to write blossomed in junior high school with hand-written short stories in school notebooks and continues to this day, although usually not in school notebooks.

He is an avid photographer and passionately follows his family’s diverse activities, everything from youth soccer to ballet, music to baseball. Michael is also a voracious reader of fiction and non-fiction works. In addition, he also enjoys discovering new restaurants, wineries and brew pubs.

Born and raised in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Michael and his wife, Stephanie, now live in a century-old house in southwest Wisconsin. They have two adult children and five grandchildren.