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Michelle Moran was born in the San Fernando Valley, CA. She took an interest in writing from an early age, purchasing Writer's Market and submitting her stories and novellas to publishers from the time she was twelve. When she was accepted into Pomona College she took as many classes as possible in British Literature, particularly Milton, Chaucer, and the Bard. Not surprisingly, she majored in English while she was there. Following a summer in Israel where she worked as a volunteer archaeologist, she earned an MA from the Claremont Graduate University.

Michelle has traveled around the world, from Zimbabwe to India, an...more


I'm really *REALLY* excited to announce that in celebration of Madame Tussaud's release in paperback, there will be a HEADS WILL ROLL GIVEAWAY starting on December 15th.
Anyone with a photo of themselves (or a friend!) at any Madame Tussauds location around the world can upload their photo for a chance to WIN! There will be 10 WINNERS in all!
I'm really looking forward to the photos :) read more »
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Published on December 13, 2011 18:59 • 436 views
Average rating: 4.05 · 24,197 ratings · 4,171 reviews · 9 distinct works
Nefertiti
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 7,895 ratings — published 2007 — 23 editions
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The Heretic Queen
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 5,528 ratings — published 2008 — 17 editions
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Cleopatra's Daughter
4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 6,438 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions
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Madame Tussaud: A Novel of ...
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The Egyptian Royals Collect...
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The Second Empress : A Nove...
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Talon of the Silver Hawk (C...
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Michelle Moran and 60 other people liked Kate Quinn's blog post: I Hated Your Book
"Okay, folks, it's time for what I feel is going to be a yearly tradition: the “I hated your book” blog. Last year I wrote a blog post listing my top ten favorite negative comments that had come in..."   ...read it »
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Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran
" If you haven’t heard of Madame Tussaud’s wax museums, then you need to do some Googling pronto because Madame Tussaud’s museums are about a million kinds of amazing. I’ve been to the one in Las Vegas twice (there are also museums in London, NYC, L... "
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“But we are all sorry when loss comes for us. The test of our character comes not in how many tears we shed but in how we act after those tears have dried.”
Michelle Moran, Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution

“Sometimes, it is not the kings and queen who make for the most fascinating history but the shadowy souls who happen to be in the right place at the right time.”
Michelle Moran, Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution

“You'll know if he loves you by how long he's willing to fight.”
Michelle Moran, The Heretic Queen

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message 5: by Dutch

Dutch Hi Michelle, I'm just now sinking my teeth in to Nefertiti. So far so good! :)


message 4: by Natasha (a.k.a Paranormal Goddess) (last edited Sep 26, 2011 04:29am)

Natasha (a.k.a Paranormal Goddess) Thank you for connecting with me. I loved reading "Nefertiti" and can not wait untill I can also read "Cleopatra's Daughter". Please check out my blog "Where Every Book = A New Adventure", if you haven't already. I look forward to sharing my love of books with you.


Pamela Hey Michelle...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


Cayman You are amazing!!! Can't wait for Madame Tussaud!


message 1: by Sarah

Sarah Just heard the news that your book 'Nefertiti' was chosen as Target's Book Club Pick! Congratulations! Love the new cover!


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