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became the On the Right Path series, was not originally Christian fiction. /But Michelle's pen, God's guidance and the editing skills of best-selling author Rhonda McKnight, turned the stories into a faith filled phenomenon!

Michelle also independently published a series entitled Able to Love. Each book features a main character that has special needs and chronicles their journey to finding love and acceptance.

"People with disabilities reach out to me all the time about the books in this series," says Michelle. "I know how capable these people are."

Michelle is a former special needs vision teacher and currently works as a Reading Specialist in the Charlotte County School System. She coordinates services and provides support for ten elementary schools.

"I think education and writing go hand and hand," she commented.

I really enjoyed talking with Michelle Lindo-Rice. Being a fellow educator and writer myself, she really inspired and motivated me to continue my passion for these two loves.

The On the Right Path Series

Michelle'

More on Michelle's Books

My Soul then Sings (see below) will be released on August 25th so be sure to get your copy! It's actually the sequel to her first book Sing a New Song so get that one as well!

Michelle is working in the first book on her brand new series with Brown Girl Books slated to debut in November of this year. The To-Do List introduces characters Sydney and Noah and takes the reader along on Sydney's journey of forgiveness. I can't wait to meet all the new characters and see how Michelle weaves in the word of God through a story of love.

Karlie Knightly’s

boyfriend, Jamaal

Weathers is

pressuring her to have

sex and Karlie isn’t

trying to displease

God. On top of that,

brutal reviews on her debut song cite her as too sweet and inexperienced. Luckily, her best friend, Brian Oakes has the perfect suggestion to help her find her edge. Against everyone’s advice, Karlie and Brian begin an adventure, which draws them closer. Will she uphold the commitment she made to God?

Read the first three chapters from My Soul Then Sings at Michelle's Book Stop

Check out all Michelle's Books here.

Contact Michelle here.