Michel is pronounced like “MiKALE.” They are nonbinary, using the pronouns they/them, and are assisted in all their endeavors by their service dog, Rocky.

Michel worked as a community journalist for over twenty years, and writes poetry, essays and creative nonfiction. Michel has a part-time gig as an editor, and they also specialize in designing bookmarks for authors. Two years ago, Michel began exploring art, primarily using pen and ink and watercolor. Their whimsical designs are available as greeting cards and prints.

They live with their wife and a houseful of other animals near the Organ Mountains in southern New Mexico.