We had the good fortune of connecting with Michelle E. Lowe and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Michelle E., what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Why does anyone pursue a particular career? There’s a drive within us that pulls us in certain directions. I’m drawn to writing—to telling stories I want to share with anyone willing to read them. Creativity isn’t just something I enjoy; it’s part of who I am. It’s woven so deeply into my identity that I’ve dedicated my life to succeeding at it. I choose writing as a career because it aligns with the person I am, and that alignment fuels my commitment to give 110% to its growth.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Writing is a special form of art. What sets me apart is my unique voice, woven into every story I create. One of my proudest accomplishments is completing a first draft, something any writer will tell you is a massive feat.
Over the years, I’ve written and published many novels, gaining more knowledge with each one through the research and dedication I pour into them. Was it easy? No! Not even close. Especially in the early years of this entrepreneurial journey, the challenges felt endless.
I’m still learning. Still growing, not only as a storyteller, but also as a marketer. What keeps me going is the drive to take what I have and make something meaningful and successful out of it. My readers, especially those who leave reviews saying they’ve enjoyed my work, have carried me through moments when uncertainty felt overwhelming.
Along the way, I’ve learned patience. I’ve learned that even when you’re good at something, there’s always room to refine your craft and shape it into something better than you imagined possible.
If there’s one thing I want people to know about my story, it’s this: I’m a needle in a sea of needles, striving to stand out, to be seen through the stories I’m determined to share with the world.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Being a movie buff who lives close to L.A., one place I’d take a visiting friend is the Hollywood Museum, along with a variety of filming locations around town. After that, we’d hike up to the Hollywood Sign and have dinner at the Beetle House. We might even take a trip up to Santa Cruz to visit the redwoods.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to thank my writing mentor, Catherine Rudy, who ran the online writing workshop Wolf Pirate. She taught me the fundamentals of writing when I was an aspiring writer in the early 2000s. I learned so much from her and from her workshop, and I will never forget how her lessons not only reshaped my writing skills, but changed my life.

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