michaeladurney (2022-2023)

Michael A. Durney journey to becoming a writer has been anything but linear. After a fleeting moment of inspiration at eighteen, where a nascent imagination whispered promises of the great American novel, he found himself lost in a sea of life experiencesbackpacking trips, ski adventures, and the unpredictable chaos of marriage and parenthood. With a career path that detoured through sales, advertising, and entrepreneurship, Michael often found his dreams on hold, yet never extinguished.

Now, after four decades of waiting, he returns to the page with a wealth of lifes adventures to draw upon, ready to craft the stories that have long danced just out of reach. His literary fiction reflects the intricacies of life, infused with the wisdom gleaned from both triumphs and tribulations. In Michaels hands, the waiting has finally transformed into creation, and he invites readers to join him on this remarkable journey of storytelling.