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What Is A Monster?

My newest novel, Forever Boy, has been born and, while written for teens, young adults, and the young at heart, the story delves into the essense of human nature, something we can all relate to. Does someone become a monster by choice or is monstrosity thrust upon them such that they can no longer be decent human beings, no matter how hard they try? Forever Boy appears to be a contemporary youth…

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My Characters Choose their Own Destiny

Book Three of my Film Milieu Thriller series is finally out in the world. Yay! Writing mysteries is tricky and my hat’s off to those writers who turn out so many clever and compelling stories. My series is both mystery and thriller with paranormal and suspense elements, so they are not the “cozy” variety. But I came to love the characters in the first two books and took the unprecedented step of…

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Absolutely stunning!

Falkor/Fujur and Atreyu from The Neverending Story

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NEW RELEASE

Hello Readers, Happy April and Happy Book Birthday to Shifter (The Healer Chronicles 2). This is an exciting day for me because it’s not only the birthday of my newest novel, but it’s also my birthday. I love sharing my special day with the release of Shifter because the characters that populate this series are near and dear to my heart, just as are the real-life Special Education students who…

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SHIFTER is available for pre-order now at Amazon and other online retailers. SPINNER, the multi-award-winning first book in the Healer Chronicles, is only 99 cents at the same outlets. Now's the perfect time to dive into this thrilling series and get to know its unforgettable cast of characters. #teenlit #youngadult   #horror #sci-fi #diversity  https://www.amazon.com/Shifter-Healer-Chronicles-Book-2-ebook/dp/B09R2K41L7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BA55M8E0EUWX&keywords=shifter+michael+j+bowler&qid=1644348456&s=books&sprefix=shifter+michael+j+bowl%2Cstripbooks%2C125&sr=1-1

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WonderCon Masquerade Contest “Don’t put on the ring, Frodo!”

Michael and Ronald Bowler

Gandalf and Frodo

Recreation: Private Designers

Michael J. Bowler is an award-winning author of Teen and YA novels

Ronald J. Bowler is his son and an actor, primarily musicals and Shakespeare

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A New Kind Of Summer

A New Kind Of Summer

So far, 2020 has turned the world upside down in so many ways, none of them good. As a writer, I have seen much to decry and comment upon, but as the parent of a young child, it’s best that I focus on him and his immediate needs and leave the commentary to others who feel they are more qualified.

In this regard, the school year is trickling to its conclusion, which is probably a relief to…

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Indies Today editorial book review of I Know When You're Going To Die by Michael J Bowler.

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A Heart-Pounding Tale That Centers on the Ideas of Fate, Decency, and Humanity

A Heart-Pounding Tale That Centers on the Ideas of Fate, Decency, and Humanity

The title of this post is taken from an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) review from Red City Review of my forthcoming book, I KNOW WHEN YOU��RE GOING TO DIE, now available as a .99 cent pre-order on Amazon. This book releases February 25, 2020, and the .99 cent eBook price will remain in place from now through the first week of release, so grab it while the grabbing is good. LOL The novel will also be…

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A Boy And His Dragon (on Wattpad) https://my.w.tt/ejqymZVO7Y Bradley Wallace Murphy just turned thirteen, and he's not happy about it. He doesn't fit in at school, he's no good at sports, a bully torments him, he's a disappointment to his parents, and his only "friends" are fictional characters on a TV show called Dark Shadows. He's on the verge of manhood, but wants no part of that, either. Then he finds the egg and everything changes. From this egg hatches Whilly, a supposedly mythical dragon that bonds with him emotionally and spiritually. The sudden responsibility of hiding, feeding, and caring for a rapidly growing dragon in a small California city in 1970 forces Bradley Wallace to grow up whether he wants to or not. Through their adventures together, boy and dragon learn the true nature of their symbiosis and Bradley Wallace learns that he is not just a misfit kid. He's dangerous. More dangerous than anyone in history. So dangerous that he might be killed if the truth comes out. The boy who doesn't want to grow up comes to realize that it might be better for the world if he didn't.

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TWO FREE READS

I’m excited to announce that two of my novels are available as free reads. One is my latest book and the other is a brand new version of my first. The new novel is available to read at SwoonReads.com and I’d love some solid feedback on the story and the characters. It’s suitable for teenagers to adults and just might land a publishing deal if enough readers are as passionate about the story as I…

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FREE READ

Brothers juggle moral vs legal when one becomes a vigilante to aid those on the fringes of society. 

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Youth Are The Road To Positive Change

Youth Are The Road To Positive Change

“Lance is an epic hero.” So said a reviewer when the first editions of my Lance Chronicles appeared under the “Children of the Knight”moniker. Now, it’s 2018 and the series has been revamped, revised, and re-released. Was I able to substantially improve these books? I sincerely hope so. Is Lance still an epic hero? That’s up to readers to decide. But I can say that Lance’s coming-of-age journey…

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I found out over the weekend that my novel, SPINNER, is a Literary Titan Award Winner. It's humbling to have my work recognized by readers and reviewers. 

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My horror novel - SPINNER - is part of YA Book Central's Around the World in 30 Days 38 paperback-book giveaway. Easy to enter, but only 24 days left. Good luck!  https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/634d814b1804/

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Writer Michael Bowler on Born To Talk w' Marsha Wietecha 10-23-17

Here's my interview with Marsha Bergher Wietecha of Born To Talk where we discuss writing, volunteering, and foster care/adoption. Feel free to comment. Anyone who is even considering foster care or adoption might learn something useful. It's not as difficult as people may think, and the children are not all damaged beyond repair or impossible to parent. I recently took in an amazing 9-year-old, and he's been the greatest gift of my life.