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Women! Entrepreneurs! Supporting each other! Love this! I also met Ari yesterday in the green room at WJLA. She was there to talk about her new foundation, the Ari Davis Foundation, supporting women entrepreneurs—and I loved hearing about what she’s building. At this point, I kinda just want to hang out in the WJLA green room and meet fascinating people! https://wjla.com/good-morning-washington/inspired-by-a-drive-to-create-opportunity-ari-davis-launches-foundation-for-women

Yup, I was overshadowed by a ten-year-old yesterday morning. And I couldn’t be happier about it. I met the sweetest young girl, Meghan, in the green room at Good Morning Washington yesterday morning. She’s a cancer survivor who spent more than two years battling a rare form of leukemia—and won! CureFest unites survivors and families to fight childhood cancer She was there to talk about CureFest and the fight against childhood cancer. What an incredibly brave and inspiring lit

You meet the most interesting people in the green room while waiting for a TV interview! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Victor Simmons, who joined Good Morning Washington to share the extraordinary story of his father, Lee F. Simmons—the first African American steward aboard Air Force One. During a remarkable career, Lee Simmons served aboard Air Force One during the Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford administrations, witnessing history firsthand while breaking barri

Today is the big day! Preorders are being shipped, and I got to celebrate launch day with a wonderful interview with Megan Clarke on Good Morning Washington (ABC 7), talking about Felix and the heart behind the story. Children’s author Michelle Luise Walters spotlights literacy at home I’m so excited to finally send Felix out into the world and into the hands of young readers and their families. You can find Felix and the Magic Sea on Amazon: https://a.co/d/06sZhc97 Or visit

Richmond was the next stop for Felix and the Magic Sea! I had such a fun morning chatting with Amy Lacey at Virginia This Morning, talking about Felix and the Magic Sea, the inspiration behind the story, and helping children navigate life's many transitions. We even had time to talk about Santa Skips Christmas!?! and give a little sneak peek at what's coming next—Moon Walk! Thank you to Virginia This Morning for having me! Watch the interview here: Michelle Louise Walters' Ch

Reader Views 5-Star Review: Felix and the Magic Sea

"An entertaining, elegantly written story, the book also serves as an affecting, emotional allegory, symbolizing the natural course of human children growing up and the difficulties of a parent letting go." "The art is excellent, with soft colors that perfectly complement the dreamlike magical realism of the story." "Felix and the Magic Sea is a touching picture book with a satisfying message about a boy who changes in time but maintains a long-lasting bond with his mother."

I'm kinda getting the hang of this! Dee, I enjoyed chatting with you! Honestly though, Clyde the crew cow stole the show over my shoulder (his debut)! Michelle Luise Walters TV interview with ABC TV WTVM TV. Premiered on September 1, 2026. https://www.wtvm.com/video/2026/09/01/importance-reading-children/ Michelle Luise Walters is interviewed with ABC TV WTVM TV in Columbus, Georgia discussing her new book "Felix and the Magic Sea" and more. Plus, you might see Rebecca Morris

Springfield, Missouri TV Interview

"In this beautiful story about family, change, growing up, and love, readers will explore the tension between love for the safety and comfort of home and the pull to venture out and explore the exciting (and sometimes dangerous) world beyond it." "Perfect for readers who need reassurance about the future, Felix and the Magic Sea is a lovely story that rewards shared reading and deep discussion." By Dr. Jen Harrison, The Children's Book Review (August 2026) In this beautiful s

Premiered on August 19, 2026. Michelle Luise Walters was interviewed with CW TV WCCB TV in Charlotte, North Carolina discussing her new book "Felix and the Magic Sea" and more. Check it out here - https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2026/08/19/dive-into-adventure-with-new-childrens-book-felix-and-the-magic-sea/

I’m thrilled to share that Santa Skips Christmas!?! has been named a Finalist in the 2026 American Fiction Awards in the Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction category! It’s such an honor to see this little Christmas story recognized alongside so many wonderful books. ❤️ When I wrote Santa Skips Christmas!?!, I wanted to create a fun twist on a beloved Christmas tradition—a story filled with humor, heart, friendship, and a little Christmas chaos. Seeing it receive this r

I’m so excited to share that I’ll be doing my very first interview about Felix and the Magic Sea this Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. on WCCB Charlotte! I can’t wait to talk about Felix, the inspiration behind his magical journey, and the story of love, growing up, and letting go at the heart of this book. Charlotte, here I come! Tune in Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. on WCCB Charlotte!

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4 ⭐️ Review by Michelle Luise Get Back in the Book! by Larry Issa and Emma Chadwick is a delightful story about a young author whose characters unexpectedly leap off the pages of the book he created for show-and-tell. As the characters explore the real world, the young author gently reminds them that books are where their true adventures live—full of imagination, wonder, and endless possibilities. With beautiful illustrations and a playful premise, this story celebrates the m

Turns out, I wasn’t meant to be an engineer. Or an attorney. Or a nurse. I was meant to be a writer. I loved writing as a kid—but I wasn’t very good, so somewhere along the way, I quietly put it aside. Years later, when my children were young and their brother died, I found my way back to storytelling to help them cope. And now…I can’t seem to stop. In fact, I was so deep in writing this morning that I missed my train stop. Not by one stop... By three. Some things just have a

5 ⭐️ Review by Michelle Luise The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin is a heartfelt celebration of the limitless potential within every child. Through gentle rhymes and whimsical illustrations, it invites young readers to imagine all the different paths their lives might take. At its core, the story encourages creativity, individuality, and the freedom to become exactly who they are meant to be—making it a beautiful and reassuring read for both children and

✨ Meet Elisa, the Christmas Ducky! ✨ She’s tiny, she’s brave, and she just might be the most festive rubber ducky you’ve ever met. Elisa began her journey as a stowaway in Shana, the Christmas Squirrel! , but now she’s got her very own story—full of adventure, mischief, and a few pigeons with big city dreams. 🗽🕊️🎁 Elisa’s story is a gentle reminder that, sometimes, getting lost is how we find our way home. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks as I bring Elisa’s world to life!