Michelle Levigne

Biography

On the road to publication, Michelle fell into fandom in college and has 40+ stories in various SF and fantasy universes. She has a bunch of useless degrees in theater, English, film/communication, and writing. Even worse, she has over 100 books and novellas with multiple small presses, in science fiction and fantasy, YA, suspense, women's fiction, and sub-genres of romance.

Her official launch into publishing came with winning first place in the Writers of the Future contest in 1990. She was a finalist in the EPIC Awards competition multiple times, winning with Lorien in 2006 and The Meruk Episodes, I-V, in 2010, and was a finalist in the Realm Award competition, in conjunction with the Realm Makers convention.

Her training includes the Institute for Children’s Literature; proofreading at an advertising agency; and working at a community newspaper. She is a tea snob and freelance edits for a living (MichelleLevigne@gmail.com for info/rates), but only enough to give her time to write. Her newest crime against the literary world is to be co-managing editor at Mt. Zion Ridge Press and launching the publishing co-op, Ye Olde Dragon Books. Be afraid … be very afraid.

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Series

Books

The Blue Lotus Society
Series: Guardians of the Time Stream, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 96,670. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2023 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Steampunk & retropunk
The Guardians of the Time Stream: set during the reconstruction of the United States in the decades following the Civil War. Technology is on the rise, with locomotives and steam-powered industry, airships and other experiments in slightly anachronistic technology. A fascination with travel around the world and the exploration of other cultures, especially ancient cultures, is on the rise. The...
Odessa Fremont
Series: Guardians of the Time Stream, Book 0. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 99,520. Language: English. Published: July 15, 2023 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
Ess Fremont already hated her boarding school before discovering the headmistress was trying to steal her inheritance. With her archeologist grandparents presumed dead in South America's turmoil, and her older brother missing, she struck out for freedom. Guided by her grandparents' maxim to always help where she was able, and aided by their inventions, Ess made her mark. First step: reveal a...
Liars' Quest
Series: The Enchanted Castle Archives, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 89,800. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2023 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
THE ENCHANTED CASTLE ARCHIVES The enchanted castle lies somewhere in the enchanted forest, which touches all kingdoms. At one time or another. There's no predicting when the portal into the forest will open. Getting in is difficult. Getting out is even harder. The castle moves about in the forest, needing an anchor. And a princess. The forest moves from kingdom to kingdom. Until two wanderers...
Plantwise
Series: Steward's World, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 84,650. Language: English. Published: June 15, 2023 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
On her christening day, Princess Arden was Gifted with plantwise magic, a blessing to her father's farming kingdom of Westerland. Immediately, schemers began working to arrange a marriage between her and Maddix, prince of Stonemount, the neighboring kingdom and ally of Westerland. Guided by agents of the despot, Durmad, Maddix grew up preparing to take over multiple kingdoms, by any means...
Perchance to Dream
Series: Fairy Tale Anthology, Book 3. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 98,170. Language: English. Published: May 1, 2023 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
A princess with thirteen children would give anything for a good night's sleep, but her fairy godmothers don't seem to have practical answers for her. A veterinarian falls into a coma after trying to treat a dog who had contact with an unusual lizard. But can the sheriff find a cure and save her life? A spy can't remember her past. Her partner must trigger her memories before enemy agents find...
In the Air, On the Air
Series: Tabor Heights. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 19,240. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2023 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Riley knows how Clark Kent felt about Superman, when Gina seems to like his radio alter-ego, Whit, more than him. What's a mild-mannered DJ to do to win the girl of his dreams?
Daughter of the Beastly Beauty
Series: The Enchanted Castle Archives. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 18,460. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2023 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
Life in the enchanted castle, in the center of the enchanted forest, had its benefits and its drawbacks. Emphasis on drawbacks, with 'Na's problematic 17th birthday approaching. Thanks to her parents' reputation for breaking enchantments and solving magical problems, they had numerous enemies. Chances were good some of them had set numerous curses to take effect on her birthday. The best way to...
Divine's Emporium
Series: Neighborlee, Ohio. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 13,790. Language: English. Originally Published: August 27, 2020 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Entertainment » Games, puzzles, & brain twisters » Role Playing & Fantasy
Welcome to Neighborlee, Ohio. Where? Somewhere on the North Coast of Ohio, south of Cleveland, right off I-71, north of Medina, in the heart of Cuyahoga County. What is it? That's a little harder to explain. Neighborlee is a place you need to experience. The most important thing you need to understand: Neighborlee is magic. Some people say the town is alive. It exists to protect the weird and...
Listen Carefully. Young Defenders Book 2: Tress's Story
Series: Young Defenders, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 58,130. Language: English. Originally Published: July 15, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Tress Lore, daughter of the chief engineer and chief linguist, was born on the Defender. Only nine years old, her life is about to change. While exploring the space station where their ship is undergoing upgrades, she overhears people saying things that frighten her. Threats against her friends, and even the ship. But when she tells the adults, nobody else has heard what she heard. Tress is...
Who's the Monster?
Series: Classic Monsters Anthology, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 58,910. Language: English. Originally Published: October 15, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
WHO'S THE MONSTER? A child saved from a car crash insists a scarred man pulled her out, earning the moniker Monster Girl. Was there a monster or did she imagine her savior? A not-so-scary haunted house turns into a true house of horrors for three young people. Step back in time to watch a man, a computer, and … a virus! A young girl runs from an abusive father and finds a different kind of...
Ohio Trail Mix: Adventures and Inspiration Along the Ohio Literary Trail
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 60,320. Language: English. Originally Published: December 10, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Literature » Literary
Ohio is full of literary connections. Libraries, museums, homes of authors, historical sites. Did you know Superman was born in Ohio? Did you know Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in the Cincinnati area? Check out the Ohio Literary Trail, compiled by Ohioana, for more interesting facts. But before that, we invite you to enjoy some stories inspired by visits to a handful of Ohio Literary Trail sites...
Dawn of the Living Proof
Series: Neighborlee, Ohio, Book 11. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 69,580. Language: English. Originally Published: January 1, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
Just when the guardians of Neighborlee believe they can relax and enjoy the results of their labors, a new enemy makes a strike, aiming at some newcomers who have come to town seeking shelter. Is this another, roundabout attempt to break down the defensive shield around the town, or a more sinister plot? Are the attacks aimed ultimately at Angela? Clues indicate this isn't a new enemy at all...
Crystal Christmas
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 13,760. Language: English. Originally Published: December 4, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Romance » Holiday
Sequel to MUSIC IN THE NIGHT, from Guardians of the Time Stream Christmas approaches, despite illness sweeping through 1870s Cleveland. Carmen, Brogan and the underground community struggle to protect the orphans and destitute who shelter with them, and find ways to celebrate, despite the dangers. Hidden Mountain becomes a haven and a source of miracles, far from the blizzards and dropping...
Angela's Knight
Series: Neighborlee, Ohio, Book 12. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 63,510. Language: English. Originally Published: March 1, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
Equinox: Maurice has a day of full-size freedom to spend with his true love, Holly. Their day of fun ends in panic, when Angela is attacked and the defenses of Divine's Emporium are breached. In the search to find out who hired thieves to steal books full of inimical magic from the shop and provided them with magic charms to do it, Angela's memories are stirred. Strange dreams disturb her sleep...
Two Olde Dragons Writing Wyrd Stories
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 61,070. Language: English. Originally Published: June 5, 2021 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Dragons! Are they good or bad? Do they help humanity or devour them? Depending on the author and the story, you'll find both. In fact, you'll find both within the covers of this book! Jasmine is a human child who loves all the creatures of the forest, but the one thing she loves more than anything else is a rescued dragon egg, the one thing that is forbidden in her village. But perhaps with...
Neighborlee, Ohio Sampler #1
Series: Neighborlee, Ohio. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 15,970. Language: English. Originally Published: June 10, 2020 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Christian » Fantasy
Welcome to Neighborlee, Ohio. Where? Somewhere on the North Coast of Ohio, south of Cleveland, right off I-71, north of Medina, in the heart of Cuyahoga County. What is it? That's a little harder to explain. Neighborlee is a place you need to experience. The most important thing you need to understand: Neighborlee is magic. Some people say the town is alive. It exists to protect the weird and...
Moonlight and Claws
Series: Classic Monsters Anthology, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 84,300. Language: English. Originally Published: October 15, 2021 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
The Wolfman. Where does the Hollywood version end and folklore begin? What is the truth about the wolfman, the werewolf, the were, the lycan, the skinwalker and shapeshifter? You know what? It doesn't matter! Because here between these pages, we invite you to explore and enjoy and shiver and cry and laugh and cheer and sigh and even fall in love with the amazing imaginations of seventeen...
The Living Proof Gets the Blues
Series: Neighborlee, Ohio, Book 13. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 82,650. Language: English. Originally Published: May 1, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
The guardians face their greatest dilemma, when a New Age cult threatens to drive the Grandstones out of Neighborlee -- and take their place. Better the devil they know than the one they don't? Saving Neighborlee Children's Home from foreclosure, and stopping an invasion from otherworldly forces could all depend on Pastor Rocky "getting the band back together." Problem: everyone else died in a...
Cadets
Series: Young Defenders, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 53,610. Language: English. Originally Published: December 1, 2021 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Behind every legendary ship are the little people who make the incredible discoveries possible. In the case of the AFV Defender, they really are little: the children of the crew, growing up below decks, learning lessons on faith, honor, loyalty, and what it really means to be a hero. No matter what it costs. Cadets long before they go to the Fleet Academy for official training, they are...
Etrusca's Vow
Series: AFV Defender, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 79,650. Language: English. Originally Published: September 15, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
Etrusca was a warrior woman in the distant past of Nisandros, who defied the clan heads and fought to turn her world from the worship of the Ancestors and back to worshipping and serving Enlo. For that she nearly died. Many times. Blue tattoo lines marked the scars around her eyes and mouth where her enemies tried to blind her and silence her forever. Women of Nisandros tattooed their eyes with...
The Short-Lived Escape of Jorono Cynes
Series: AFV Defender. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 16,170. Language: English. Originally Published: June 29, 2020 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
A story between novels. The crew of the Defender had run afoul of the irritating, silly little con man Jorono Cynes one time too many. He was supposed to be in custody for the rest of his life, but somehow Cynes showed up in the middle of a shore leave that was anything but relaxing. Lt. M'kar and Security Chief Decker were supposed to be guiding some of the ship's children through a wilderness...
Tales From the Tower
Series: Fairy Tale Anthology, Book 2. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 106,000. Language: English. Originally Published: May 1, 2022 by Ye Olde Dragon Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
A burst of inspiration drives a baker to build a tower—without a door. But it proves to be the perfect dwelling for a certain old woman. The question is –Why? A tower can be a safe place, especially during a zombie apocalypse. But what do you do when your safe place becomes a prison? When communications between two castles have been cut off, a maiden must ride to rescue her friend from an evil...