Michel is a children's author based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. She studied Professional Children's Writing & Publishing for three years, graduating with nine High Distinctions. She writes both junior fiction and picture books, and is passionate about encouraging reluctant readers to enjoy reading, which is one of the reasons she chooses to write humorous stories. "Not all kids like to read, but they do like to laugh, which can sometimes be the motivating factor to get them started." ​