For eighteen years, Persephone has lived a sheltered life behind convent walls with her aunt. However, lurking in their solitude is a troubling Persephone is a 6,000-year-old goddess on the run. When her aunt reveals herself as Artemis, goddess of the hunt, and that she has been protecting Persephone from a forced marriage to Hades all these years, the young goddess must choose to continue a mortal life in hiding or join forces with Lysias, the god of destruction, to create a new fate. With the lives of mortals hanging in the balance, Persephone is forced to confront whether she is strong enough to battle Hades to the death for the sake of the world or if she has no choice but to accept his terms to return to the Underworld. In a story that balances mythology with modern romance storytelling, The Gospel of Persephone is a whirlwind story that leaves readers breathless and wanting more.
Mia Michele is the pen name of a suburban housewife and stay-at-home mother. A Nashville native, her nonfiction work on yoga, religion, and alternative choices has been featured in the U.S. and Europe. An accomplished runner with several races under her belt including numerous 5Ks, a triathlon, a half-marathon, and 2 marathons, she trains other runners and coaches youth cross country.
In her spare time, she teaches yoga and enjoys nature walks with her children. She is a former librarian and lives in Southeastern Pennsylvania with her family.