Michael J Lawrence

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About Michael J Lawrence
Michael J Lawrence started writing short stories on a portable Remington when he was fourteen. Boldly exploring multiple genres with stories about personal courage and sacrifice, Mike believes passionately in stories that touch the soul and show us the pinnacle of humanity. In his words, "Drama should be about people going beyond who they are to serve a greater purpose. We don't often get to do that in real life. It is through storytelling that I hope to give my readers the opportunity to live a life greater than their own - if just for a little while."
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Blog postShe used to march right in front of me, her feet waddling a bit as she remained one step ahead of me for one glorious hour after another. She played bass clarinet. I played French horn. And in my freshman year of high school, we marched in every parade. She had daisy blonde hair that … Continue reading A Sudden Change4 months ago Read more
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Blog postWhen people asked Grant Lambert what he did for a living he always said this: “I do what other people don’t know how to. And even if they did, they wouldn’t want to.” There had been that one time when a cop had pulled back his jacked to reveal a Glock holstered to his hip. … Continue reading Two Bravo Delta4 months ago Read more
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Blog postJack pushed open the glass door expecting to tell his crew what had happened. Instead, he met a wall of voices and clatter. Keyboards clacked, monitors blazed and people chattered on headsets. Branson was already on his feet, walking towards him. Jack rolled his eyes. Branson grabbed Jack by the elbow and pulled him back … Continue reading Switchblade5 months ago Read more
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Blog postIt was a damn mess. Jack Harley straightened his tie, but couldn’t keep the November wind from flapping it to the side. He flicked his hands away in disgust, rebuttoned his suit jacket and walked briskly across wet pavement towards the flashing lights, yellow tape and cops milling around a Dumpster with flashlights. He forced … Continue reading Tangerine5 months ago Read more
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Blog postBefore he even rounded the bend, Grant knew it was over. Just from the ghosts of red flashing lights scampering through the bushes, he could picture the scene. She had been a sudden walk away and now it was too late. As he rounded the bend and the flashing red lights stabbed through his windshield, … Continue reading A Hard Deal5 months ago Read more
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Blog postWhen the President and key members of the federal government mysteriously disappear, U.S. Attorney General Amanda Jackson is pushed to the brink of insanity when she is forced to take over as the National Command Authority.6 months ago Read more
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Blog postTwo Before Me is an excellent story which shows the grim realities of life, at times – how sacrifices have to be made for the greater good, even if at the detriment of our own happiness. I wondered how the story was going to pan out. A husband and father essentially estranged by his wife … Continue reading First Editorial Review for Two Before Me6 months ago Read more
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Blog postA disillusioned stock broker trapped in a broken marriage falls for a mysterious coworker and learns the true meaning of sacrifice when he reawakens her warrior’s calling. “…a powerful, engaging story of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.” -Reedsy.com As a ten-year-old little girl, Maia Collins watched her world come to an end … Continue reading New Release — Two Before Me8 months ago Read more
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Blog postHe walked into the house with his shield grip in his left hand and his Dory rifle in his right. A thin black crest of charred residue lined the muzzle of the Dory and smoke still seeped from the barrel. Dirt, smoke, blood and blast marks covered the weapon like a tapestry flung onto a … Continue reading Helot12 months ago Read more
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Blog postIt was a box in the snow. It lay open beneath a tree, its flaps draped at its side, wrinkled and sagging with ice. Eagerly awaiting for somebody to put something inside. For this is what box did. The last time it had been useful, it lay on the floor beneath a Christmas tree. Prim … Continue reading box in snow1 year ago Read more
Titles By Michael J Lawrence
A disillusioned stock broker trapped in a broken marriage falls for a mysterious coworker and learns the true meaning of sacrifice when he reawakens her warrior's calling.
"...a powerful, engaging story of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity." -Reedsy.com
As a ten-year-old little girl, Maia Collins watched her world come to an end when the South Tower fell from the sky.
Eighteen years later, she works in a company where nobody knows who she is, except for the man who can't escape the allure of the curiously fetching AP clerk who works just outside his office.
Struggling to endure his failing marriage, Harold Lancaster turns to the love of his six-year-old daughter Amelia, his best friend Cheryl and the mysterious Maia - a woman who will capture his heart and send him on a journey that will change his life forever.
As Harold grows closer to Maia, Cheryl tries to steer him away from the heartbreak she knows is inevitable. Meanwhile, Harold learns that all Maia ever wanted was to defend her country and avenge that fateful day in Manhattan. Even as Harold awakens her broken dream, Maia refuses to reveal the dark secret that has stolen her calling to fight back.
As Harold and Maia wrestle with a growing passion they cannot control, they will face a turn in Maia's destiny that she can't refuse - if she is willing to leave behind the only love she has ever known. But Maia knows that Harold's longing for her will tear his life apart and she can't face the terrible price he would pay just to be with her.
Somewhere between love and honor, both Harold and Maia will discover they can't deny the tidal forces drawing them to each other or their destiny to sacrifice more than they could ever imagine.