Kindle Vella is a serialized reading platform, that allows writers to release stories in short episodes ranging from 500-6,000 words a story. Corey Michaels has become a sort of Master at this craft with 19 published stories and counting. Corey's not the most popular author in the Kindle Vella community, but after reading about this Chicago native, you just may have to add him to your "Need To Read" list. Early in life, unlike most kids his age, Corey wasn't much of a talker, and it brought on somewhat of a shyness in him when asked to speak out loud. In school, subjects like English and History became his escape because there was always a story to be told. It wasn't until he got a pen and paper in his hand that he found his voice.
"When I was reading, a story transported me away from my mundane life."
Corey had a wild imagination, just like most kids his age at the time but his stemmed from his readings also. Being a fan of DC and Marvel comic books brought on an amazement with science fiction, fantasy, space travel, alien worlds along with future life on earth. Not that Corey's Kindle Vellas are science-fiction or anything of the sort but the intricate imaginary writings will bring you to another world. In Corey's words, "I aim to shock and provoke you out of whatever comatose state you find yourself in."
We asked Corey how he creates his story lines, and his answer was an enigma of brilliance in itself. "To me life is a story line. Every day we are in a battle. There is a conflict that has to be overcome or a problem that needs to be solved. How are we going to confront our conflict and get from here to where we want to be? Even when we choose not to act to solve our problems, that in itself is a story line. What are we avoiding, how long can we avoid it? I would consider myself first and foremost a writer of speculative fiction. I'm concerned about life in the near future in a society that is undergoing a fifth industrial revolution. Artificial intelligence is changing our lives faster than we have the ability to adjust to it. This is the biggest overarching story line in the back of my head of any story that I write."
His inspiration comes from his deep desire to write and create intriguing story lines for his fans. From Romance/Thrillers like "Finding Alicia", where a psychologist falls for a disturbing patient to a Romance/Erotica like "Cougar's Cage", where a college student is wrapped in his professor's sexual web. Corey ceases to astound his readers and quenches every thirst possible with every turn of the page. His catalog of works come in like spontaneous sparks, giving life to the multitude of characters he has roaming freely in his mind. Like Corey said before, "Life is a story line." An every day outing to the grocery store or walk to the mailbox can bring on a story. We've all done it, we just didn't know it. You see someone sitting in a restaurant alone, your mind begins to wander wondering what their story is until you make up one of your own.
Another inspiration for Corey is the fundamental idea of being a voice for Black America, to be able to tell a story through the eyes and speech of the culture. He feels like many minority authors, that if he doesn't speak for his people, someone else will and that's where his authenticity comes into play. Kindle Vellas like "Turnt On" opens up a subject Black America tends to shy away at times but Mr. Michaels turnt it up a notch, pun intended. His willingness to show the vulnerability in a love life on multiple levels jump off the pages.
Corey wants most of all to transition from being an aspiring writer to solely making a living as a literary creative. With 19 vellas under his belt, he's on his way to that very thing he desires so much. To be able to transport a reader into another world like the comic books and history books did for him many years ago. Corey's WIP (works in progress) "Overthinking" is about a middle-aged woman caught in an "entanglement", yes, an entanglement with her psychiatrist. Sounds like something for his fans to dive into.
Mr. Michaels never had the opportunity to meet many of his fans but the ones he has met had nothing but excitement for his works. Anticipation for what he has in store for them is an understatement and here at The River's Edge Writers we can't wait to read his new upcoming works.
Corey's passion for writing is deeper than just becoming a well-known author of the arts but from the stories he was told from his parents and grandparents. Stories of overcoming adversity, outstanding accomplishments and strength led him to the stories he creates today. Mr. Michaels is not much of a social butterfly but he can be found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Corey-Michaels/author/B0BD2WQL4X?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
and also on Instagram https://instagram.com/writing_melanin?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
He's truly a must read and follow type of writer/author.
First and foremost, we want to thank Mr. Corey Michaels for sharing his story with us along with allowing us to share it with you. And to our readers, thank you for joining us on this journey, salute. And if you know of a literary creative that we should showcase, let us know.
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