Posts by Demi Michelle
Cheers to Summer – June 2025 Wrap
June was truly such a fabulous month. From Josie Music Awards nominations and anthology acceptances to a very fun afternoon at the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, I’m super excited to share the highlights. My Four Nominations for the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards I’m over the moon to share that I received four nominations for…
Read MoreMy Nominations for the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards
I’m over the moon to share that I received four nominations for the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards! Last year, I won my first Josie Music Award in the Songwriter Achievement category with “Passive Aggressive,” which I wrote all about in this blog post. Having four nominations is extra special since this is my fourth…
Read MoreSoaring Like a Butterfly – May 2025 Wrap
May was such a fabulous month for me as a songwriter and author. I have a lot of highlights to share, so here they are. My Five Lucky Butterflies One of my favorite moments of the year so far was setting my five butterflies free. In April, I got caterpillars and raised them into their…
Read MoreEnchanted Tales & Twisted Lore Sweeps the Outstanding Creator Awards 2025 Spring Contest
I’m an award-winning author! Today, I woke up to the news that Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore absolutely swept the Outstanding Creator Awards 2025 Spring Contest. My new adult dark romantasy short story, “Dabria’s Shadows,” also received honorable mentions. First, we made the list of OCA Ultimate Championship Trophy Winners. The anthology as a whole…
Read More“Passive Aggressive” Wins Songwriter Achievement at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards
I won my first Josie Music Award! “Passive Aggressive” received the Songwriter Achievement Award at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards. I was unable to attend the awards in Nashville last October, but winning in this category is a dream come true. I finally got my plaque in the mail, and every minute of the…
Read More2025 ISSA Awards Finalist
I’m over the moon to announce that I’m officially a finalist for the 2025 ISSA Awards! This is my third year in a row as a finalist. I have so many great memories from attending the awards in 2023 and 2024, like winning the bronze award for USA Female Album of the Year for It…
Read MoreMusic Awards, Anthologies, and New Beginnings – April 2025 Wrap
April has come and gone, and it was quite the ride. From receiving music awards and anthology publications to meeting Kelsea Ballerini, here are the highlights. Music Awards News This month, I received two music awards in the mail, one from the Josie Music Awards and the other from the Rampage Music Awards. Last October,…
Read MoreA Fun, Festive, and Fairy-Tale Coated Spring Session
Today, I returned to my second home, the Vault, to finish recording my fairy-tale inspired EP and start a new Christmas pop song. I had so much fun, so I’m excited to share the details. I’m No One’s Princess, But I’ll Wear My Invisible Tiara “Invisible Tiara” is such a self-empowering song. I seriously loved…
Read MoreMy Ninth Anthology Publication – HORRORific Tales Volume 2 by HORRORific Publishing
I’m delighted to share that my young adult folk horror short story, “Where Lava Flows,” is officially out in HORRORific Tales Volume 2: Cryptids by HORRORific Publishing. Since I’m also featured in volume one, which I wrote all about here, it’s such an honor to be included in the second anthology. You can grab your…
Read MoreA Kaleidoscopic Start to Spring – March 2025 Wrap
Spring has sprung, and wow, March bloomed into a fantastic month. Here are my golden highlights. Kaleidoscopic Quill Submissions Are Open Submissions for the anthology of my heart, Kaleidoscopic Quill, are officially open. I can’t believe it. So far, I have read stunning stories and poems. It means the absolute world to me that so…
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