Michael is the author of several collections of short stories. Under pen name M. Duda, his titles include We Dream at Twilight and Whispers from the Grave. His most recent story, "The Sound of Blue," was awarded Silver Honorable Mention by Writers of the Future. This has fueled his passion for writing fiction. He lives in Ohio with his wife, three dogs and two cats. He writes because his cat hates him. You can find out what he's up to at www.authormichaelduda.com.