Posts by Demi Michelle
Feeling Thankful – November 2024 Wrap
As November comes to a close, I’m feeling so thankful. This month was full of new music, lots of writing, announcements, and more. I’m excited to share the highlights. Releasing “Candy Cane” and “Meet Me At Christmas Time” This November, I released not one, but two, original Christmas singles. Ever since 2020, I’ve made it…
Read MoreThe Author Life A to Z
If you’re here, you’re probably an author and wondering what all this A to Z stuff is about. Well, I’ll tell you. We’re going back to basics. That’s right, friends, the alphabet. Now, now, don’t roll your eyes. When we were little kids, learning the alphabet was the first step on our journeys to becoming…
Read MoreMemories from the Spookiest Month of the Year – October 2024 Wrap
October was beyond good to me. I had so many things to celebrate both as a songwriter and author, from music awards to anthology acceptances. I’m excited to share my highlights from the spookiest month of the year. Winning My First Josie Music Award I still can’t believe I won my first Josie Music Award…
Read MoreMy Third Anthology Publication – UnCensored Ink by Wild Ink Publishing
Today, I received a Halloween treat. My copy of UnCensored Ink: A Banned Book Inspired Anthology came from Amazon. This is my third anthology publication and second with Wild Ink Publishing. The anthology is available everywhere books are sold, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 50 percent of all proceeds will be donated to the…
Read MoreA Musical and Bookish Start to Autumn – September 2024 Wrap
Autumn has arrived, and wow, September was incredible. From music awards news to anthology highlights and more, this month shimmered with wins and moments to remember. This Butterfly Is Your ISSA Country Pop Artist of the Month This month, my Butterflies voted me as the ISSA Country Pop Artist of the Month. I seriously can’t…
Read MoreMy Second Anthology Publication – GORE 4 by Poe Boy Publishing
Spooky season is officially here because I received my author copy of GORE 4 (Demons): A Halloween Anthology by Poe Boy Publishing today. My young adult gothic horror story, “Revenge At Ravenwood,” is featured in this anthology. You can get a copy as either a paperback or e-book through Amazon. I’m excited to draw back…
Read MoreMy Nominations for the 3rd Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards
Christmas came early this year. I’m holly jolly excited to share that I received two nominations for the 3rd Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards. I absolutely love Christmas music, so I’ve made it a tradition to release an original Christmas song each year. Currently, four are out in the world. Now, two of them…
Read MoreHear Me Out, ISSA Awards, Clio, and More Highlights – August 2024 Wrap
Wow, August was hands down one of the busiest months of my life. This is going to be one of the longest, if not the longest, posts on my blog. So much happened, and I’m ready to share all the highlights. The 2024 ISSA Awards I had the most fun returning to Atlanta for the…
Read MoreRound Two of the ISSA Awards in Atlanta
Wow, what a fun weekend! I had a blast in Atlanta for the 2024 ISSA Awards. Last year was my first time attending, and you can read all about my trip in this blog post. Even though I didn’t win another crystal this year, I was a finalist in five categories. I’m excited to tell…
Read MoreA Summer Sunday At the Vault Recording Studio
Today, I went back to the Vault Recording Studio for such a fun ten-hour session. I worked on two new songs and celebrated Hear Me Out release week. Here are the highlights. Christmas in August For most of the session, I recorded my new Christmas song, “Candy Cane,” which is a total pop bop and…
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