Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Dantz
Hi Michelle, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I have always loved writing.
I started writing song lyrics in the sixth grade. What’s really special is that my classmates actually compared me to Taylor Swift!
In grade school, we also had a short story competition called Power of the Pen. As a part of this competition, you had one hour to write a complete story on a given prompt. Unfortunately, I didn’t make the team and I was devastated, but my teacher at the time said, “Michelle, you are a great writer, you just need more time to tell your stories.” That message always stuck with me.
I decided to write children’s books because I have always had a passion for kids, and wanted to impact their lives positively. Since the second grade, I have wanted to be a teacher and spent some time in college pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. Although I was unable to finish my degree, I am still actively involved with kids. I offer school visits to children all across the US, so whether it’s virtual or in person, I get to connect with many kids which is wonderful.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I have been struggling with the marketing aspect of this whole adventure. I am self published so I basically have to do everything on my own and that has been a major challenge. I don’t know who to reach out to or how to get my books in the hands of as many kiddos as I would like.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a children’s book author. The Sandy the Service Dog Series is a collection of easy to read, early reader chapter books that follow Sandy, a service dog for a young girl with epilepsy.
While an exciting new adventure unfolds in every book, each book is tied together with themes of self-acceptance, compassion, friendship and kindness; not only being kind to one another, but most importantly being kind to yourself!
Who else deserves credit in your story?
My husband, Luke, has been a very big supporter especially financially. It is expensive self publishing. My parents have always been supportive as well.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXFK2HZG?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_tpbk_tpbk
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_mmd/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authormmd/
