Michell Plested signs books for eager young readers

Michell Plested appeared at the Ponoka Jubilee Library September 13 to read from the first two novels in the Mik Murdoch YA fantasy series. Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye from the Ponoka News interviewed him. We’re pleased to present that interview here. Author of young adult books, Michell Plested, autographs his newest book to fans at the Ponoka Jubilee Library Sept. 13. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye – Ponoka NewsPublished: September 17, 2014 1:00 PM Updated: September 17, 2014 1:48…

Another 5-star review for The Power Within

Michael Fletcher, author of the dystopic and dynamite SF novel, 88, recently read and reviewed Michell Plested’s second installment in the Mik Murdoch YA fantasy series, The Power Within. No slouch himself when it comes to crafting a gripping story, Fletcher had this to say: Michael Fletcher‘s review  Aug 03, 14 5 of 5 stars Read in August, 2014 I finished this a couple of days ago but needed to time to think about it….

Michell Plested blogs about reviews

Recently on Michell Plested’s website he discussed his views on reader reviews, their pros and cons, and his very sane, cogent response to negative reader reviews based on agenda and aesthetics rather than true critical evaluation and comment. I think you will find what he has to say enlightening. Reviews (not a rant) Posted on August 21, 2014 by Michell I actually started writing this post several days ago. Except, at that time, I was writing it more…

Mik Murdoch: The Power Within receiving rave reader reviews

Reader reviews are now coming in on Goodreads for Michell Plested’s newest installment in the Mik Murdoch series: Mik Murdoch: The Power Within.  available in print and eBookfrom Five Riversonline booksellers worldwideand select bookstores It would seem Mik, and Mike, are pleasing fans. Jul 31, 2014Jeffrey Hite rated it 5 of 5 stars Shelves: family, ya, scifi, kids, authors-i-know The in interest of full disclosure Michell Plested is a good friend of mine and a co-edit on a couple of projects we…