Posts by Demi Michelle
Enchanted 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 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…
Read MoreEnchanted and Festive – February 2025 Wrap
February has come and gone. This month brought highlights I can’t wait to share, from receiving a music award to an anthology publication. Receiving My Award from the Holiday Music and Film Awards Last December, “Winter Cold” won Best Christmas Jazz Song at the 3rd Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards. I still can’t believe…
Read MoreMy Eighth Anthology Publication – Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore by Cabbit Crossing Publishing
Today, February 25, is the day. My all-time favorite short story, “Dabria’s Shadows,” is officially out in Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined – Volume 1 by Cabbit Crossing Publishing. You can purchase your copy of the anthology everywhere books are sold, including Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble.…
Read More“Winter Cold” Wins Best Christmas Jazz Song at the 3rd Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards
It Feels like Christmas in February because I finally received my award from winning Best Christmas Jazz Song at the 3rd Annual Holiday Music and Film Awards for “Winter Cold.” The Most Special Christmas Surprise The awards were held in Jacksonville, Florida on December 14. I was sadly unable to attend, so I had no…
Read MoreReady for a Bold 2025 – January 2025 Wrap
Happy 2025! This year is already off to a fabulous start. I’m so excited to share my January wrap to kick off my year. My Word of 2025 On New Year’s Day, I chose my word of 2025. In 2023, I picked patience, and in 2024, I chose adventurous. I’m excited to reveal that this…
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