I've been in healthcare for fifteen years with a focus on the chronically and terminally ill. I've listened to my patient's stories and myths, being entertained and encouraged, while giving comfort and care. I like to think some part of them lives on, as many of their remembrances are included in my writing. 

I began writing short stories and poems when I was twelve. Many of those early efforts were done for my grandmother. She loved poetry and was always reading aloud for my and my older brother's entertainment. 

We spent many childhood summer nights at Grandma Grant's home. The television would be turned off at eight, a book would be chosen from among the many on her shelves, she would smile at us, then turn to a selected page and begin reading.

There were sugar cookies and cocoa for the pauses in reading. There were kisses on the cheek and bedtime prayers when the readings were done. 

Those treasured volumes now rest on a shelf at my parents home. I look at them from time to time, remembering what has passed and what great influence my grandmother had on me. Grandma Grant and my older brother Blaine are no longer with us, but I'll have those moments forever.

My grandmother's reading of The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes stayed with me over the years. It inspired both dreams and nightmares which became building blocks for my first novel, Shadowman.

My blog section contains advice, thoughts, and ideas I've encountered over the years. I hope these musings are entertaining and helpful in some way to everyone who reads them.  At the end of each blog is a CLICK HERE TO READ button that gives access to short stories, poems, or portions of my other works in progress.

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The works published on this site are all original works of Michael D Grant.