Mike Russell

I discovered my calling as an author in my late fifties through life's many twists and turns. After spending decades in the financial industry, the death of my first wife opened the door to a more profound spiritual journey, one that I had always been drawn to but had not fully explored. My life took a transformative turn when I married Trisha Michael. Together, we realized that Archangel Raphael was eager to enter our lives, guiding us on this renewed path of knowledge and enlightenment.

In partnership with Trisha, we shared Archangel Raphael's messages with numerous groups and individuals over ten years, resulting in a book on developing intuitive skills and two books chronicling my spiritual journey after losing my first wife. After many years of disseminating his teachings, I felt compelled to publish a foundational book for anyone seeking to understand the who, what, where, and how of their spiritual journey.

I am deeply proud of my involvement in these projects and look forward to delving even further into Archangel Raphael's profound messages and my own growth as an author in the future.

My early years in the 1950s were marked by a deep fascination with movies and television westerns, which sparked my imagination and nurtured a lifelong curiosity about history and humanity's tendency to forget the lessons of the past. My journey through broadcasting school, journalism, and photography further honed my understanding of people and fueled a relentless pursuit of existential meaning. This introspective path, coupled with a love for knowledge, led me to embrace a broader perspective on spirituality that transcends the boundaries of the known and the unknown.

Returning to the insatiable curiosity of my youth, I found myself drawn to new adventures and experiences that continue to inspire my writing. Embracing the title "Knowledge Seeker," I revel in exploring diverse subjects and am committed to continuing my literary journey with unwavering passion.

My fifth book, The Strand, marks my first foray into storytelling while maintaining a solid connection to the spiritual themes that have always guided me. The influence of Westerns, growing up in Arizona, and my grandmother's legacy as a Western painter provided the curiosity and imagination I needed to embark on this new creative endeavor.