Michael served almost nine years in the United States Army, serving six years with the famed 82nd Airborne Division, the premier Rapid Deployment Force for the United States Military. He earned the coveted “Combat Infantryman’s Badge” and “Combat Parachute wings with Bronze Star”, for his actions during The Invasion of Panama and Operation Desert Shield/Storm.  Due to his duties with the 82nd Airborne Division and other units, he is unable to provide details on much of his career. He left the service in late 1992, due to injuries sustained while on active duty.

Michael started writing at an early age but never had the encouragment to pursue it completely until returning to college. His College Dean is who he credits with giving him the extra push to pursue getting hiw work published.