Michelle D. Bates, a native of Chicago now residing in Maricopa, Arizona, is a passionate and imaginative writer dedicated to taking readers on unforgettable journeys through her characters. She firmly believes that reading provides an escape from reality, immersing readers in the worlds and fantasies that stories create. Throughout her life, Michelle has turned to her dreams as a refuge from sadness, frustration, and even boredom, often telling friends and family that her dreams are more exciting than real life. This very idea inspired her to write her first fiction novel, "Hidden Appearances," the debut book in the Hidden Appearances tetralogy. She later followed it with the series' second installment, "In the Line of Fire."

Michelle is an author that writes with passion and has the ability to paint a vivid picture with her words that draw the readers into her stories. The characters in her stories are ones that everyone can relate to in some form or fashion. Being able to write stories that not only thoroughly entertain readers but cause them to totally immerse themselves in the story is an ongoing goal that she plans to continually accomplish. Aside from being a published author, Michelle is also a proud mom. Her son, Christopher, is her pride and joy and she would move heaven and earth to make sure he is loved and well-taken care of.