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Michael J. Stiehl

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Michael J. Stiehl has had a lifelong passion for fiction, in particular horror, comics, adventure and science fiction, and is thrilled to finally be writing some of his own. Michael lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife, two kids and his very silly poodle Jack. When not writing fiction, Michael spends his time riding bikes, camping, reading books, obsessively listening to music and playing D&D with his friends. In short, he hasn’t changed a bit since junior high.

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Michael J. Stiehl I have. I got into it in the late 90's right when it came out. However, I sold my cards to by comic books. My kids constantly tell me that deck would …moreI have. I got into it in the late 90's right when it came out. However, I sold my cards to by comic books. My kids constantly tell me that deck would be worth a ton of money today. So it goes.(less)
Michael J. Stiehl I awake in darkness, my eyes adjusting to my ancient clock’s glaring LED display, and I’m not alone - was the window open before? As I listen for brea…moreI awake in darkness, my eyes adjusting to my ancient clock’s glaring LED display, and I’m not alone - was the window open before? As I listen for breathing as my heart races, the curtains flap in a sudden breeze as my limbs become stone, and then pressure at the foot of my bed as a shadow encloses itself around me.(less)
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Starting a Newsletter!

Pretty much what the title says. I'm starting a newsletter. I'm hoping it will be a fun new way to communicate with people.

I only have the bandwidth to put it out four times a year, but that's because in addition to information about me and what I'm up to it will also contain book reviews and a themed music playlist!

For the inaugural issue there will even be a give away! To find out what that is, Read more of this blog post »
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Twist of Cain by Michael J. Stiehl
" Brandy, thanks for the kind words. I'm glad the character resonated with you, and that you enjoyed the story! ...more "
Twist of Cain by Michael J. Stiehl
"Michael J. Stiehl's Twist of Cain was definitely a unique horror novel. It has a lot of dark moments, some of which were completely unexpected. I enjoy a good horror story, so this was right up my kind of storyline. It definitely covers adult content" Read more of this review »
Twist of Cain by Michael J. Stiehl
"Twist of Cain is a 4–4.5 star, slow‑burn, occult‑soaked coming‑of‑age nightmare that feels like someone blended The Ring, a cursed mixtape, and every bad decision you made in high school into one spiralling descent you can’t look away from.

Chris Beck" Read more of this review »
Twist of Cain by Michael J. Stiehl
"This is a slow building type of book that isn’t my normal go to choice of genre but it was a great option for a horror/supernatural book for me. It wasn’t too gruesome, but it let you fully engaged with the twists and suspense all while adding in the" Read more of this review »
Twist of Cain by Michael J. Stiehl
"This is a horror story set in the 1980s, featuring - what else? - a cursed mixtape. The writing is immersive and Chris, our MC, is very relatable. I loved the emotion and angst. I liked the bit of nostalgia without making it seem heavy-handed as well" Read more of this review »
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