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Michele OlsonAuthor Bio:Michele Olson is an award-winning author, artist, voicepro, and speaker through her creative imprint Lake Girl Publishing. In her second act after a forty-five year career in radio/tv/marketing, Michele entered the world of fiction with stories set on Mackinac Island including Being Ethel (In a world that loves Lucy), Being Dorothy (In a world longing for home), Being Alice (In a world lost in the looking glass), Being Wendy (In a world afraid to grow up), Zibby Award winning – Being Nancy (In a world lost in mystery), and the latest released in 2025 – Being Goldie (In a “just-right” world). Michele is passionate about sharing her faith, doodling and creativity for everyone, and encouraging each person to pursue the joy of being an Ethel in a world that tends to shine the spotlight on Lucy. Michele agrees with Dallas Jenkins—It’s not my job to feed the 5,000. It is my job to bring the loaves and fishes. She enjoys her husband, kids, grandkids, living near Lambeau Field and doing a live doodle of the sermon every Sunday on the big screen at her church. Her favorite words are: Authentic, whimsical, giggle, zhuzh, trinkets, and tchotchkes—of which she owns many. |
Books by Author
 Being Goldie (In a "just-right" world)It’s autumn 1984 and twins Goldie and Gilda Locks are on the move. Once again, they’re headed to a hotel in a new location, they know nothing about awaiting further instructions from their overbearing Granny. The only parent they’ve ever known, the young ladies in their twenties, still struggle… |
 Being Nancy (In a world lost in mystery)1983 should have been a dream come true for Nancy Benson. Enlisting her island crafting friends as convention workers, Nancy thinks she can finally realize her dream of arranging a Nancy Drew fan convention at the elegant Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Hiding her financial secrets, Nancy rationalizes… |
 Being Wendy (In a world afraid to grow up)1982 could be the end for Wendy T. Bell. Blowing out the candles at her 50th LA birthday party, all she feels is betrayal – wondering if someone in the room is behind the threats that could bring her glamorous life as a best-selling author to an end, not to mention her engagement to a wealthy English… |
 Being Alice (In a world lost in the looking glass)1981 has not been Alice Merveille’s cup of tea. Abruptly pushed into a contract by her scheming uncle, Alice has no choice but to sign on as the guitar and drum tech for world-renowned recording artist J.D. Grayling. Heading for the summer gig at the notorious Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, it isn’t… |
 Being Dorothy (In a world lost in mystery)1980 has rattled Dorothy Cooper’s world. Disillusioned, she drops off the grid after more than a decade of dedication to The Service, a highly secretive organization. An expert at hiding, being found in less than a year reinforces Dorothy’s fear that she is losing her edge. Escaping to a remote… |
 Being Ethel (In a world that loves Lucy)1979 is getting on Piper Penn’s nerves. Struggling to survive past tragedies, she finds comfort in Old Hollywood movies in her native San Francisco. Seeing no reason to adhere to man-made rules after her first-hand look at the ultimate in hypocrisy, Piper does what she wants, and trouble follows.… |