<p><strong><u>Biography</u></strong></p>
<p> Michael Felty’s first novel, The Course of Fate, was inspired by a remarkably strong nurse who fought for his daughter’s life during complications at birth.  Michael lives with his wife, daughter, and son in the Chicagoland area.  Growing up in a small rural town, the only source of books was an old fire-house library.  The books had an unforgettable musty scent that added to the reading experience.</p>
<p> He is a fastener salesmen and applications engineer who spends countless hours in hotel rooms throughout the Midwest, watching movies and writing fiction.  His early inspiration was the novel by Charles P. Crawford, Three-Legged Race.  After his wife surprised him with a first edition copy for Christmas, the desire to get published kicked in. </p>
<p>Michael enjoys researching medical and biological data for his novels.  More announcements to come regarding his next book and web-site launch.</p>
