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The Story of Felix and the Magic Sea

I'm turning my characters into stickers! 🖍️✨I can’t decide which one I love the most — do you have a favorite?

Felix and the Magic Sea

A few years ago, I never imagined that a children’s book I wrote would be featured in Law360. This article explores how my work as an attorney—and my family’s journey through grief—shaped a children’s book about love, teamwork, and what really makes Christmas magical. My debut book, Santa Skips Christmas!?!, is ultimately about showing up for one another when things don’t go as planned. You can read the full piece here: https://www.law360.com/articles/2424841   I’m grateful

As 2025 comes to a close and 2026 begins, I would like to take a moment to thank you all for your support for my debut book, Santa Skips Christmas!?! It has been a resounding success, and all of my readers have had wonderful things to say about it. For instance, this mom who said: ❤️ My 5-year-old daughter absolutely loved this story. The rhymes are fun to read out loud, and the pictures are bright and cheerful. It really captures the spirit of Christmas in a new and funny wa

I am beyond thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented Fabiana Attanasio  will be the illustrator for my upcoming book, The Boy and the Sea ! 🎨✨ Fabiana is an Italian illustrator based near Rome who has loved drawing since childhood and pursued her passion through formal studies in illustration. She has brought stories to life for children around the world and has a beautiful ability to blend traditional media with digital artistry — from brushes and pencils to vibran

New Activity Book

This song was made especially for the book, and seeing the story come to life through music has been pure joy. Turn the sound on and enjoy a little holiday magic! Merry Christmas! Find out more at michelleluise.com .

The reviewer read Santa Skips Christmas!?! to her 2-year-old grandson, who adored the book and the illustrations and was immediately drawn to the bright, cheerful artwork. She shared how the story felt like a fun adventure, how the rhythm and heart of it came through, and how it left her with that cozy Christmas feeling we all hope to create.

Award Nominated!

Last year’s Washington-Liberty Holiday Bazaar completely changed my life. It might sound dramatic—it’s just a high school bazaar filled with local artisans and holiday crafts—but that day set my author journey in motion. Across the room, I spotted a woman selling a book called Goodnight Menopause!  I hesitated, pretended to browse some ornaments, then finally ran over and blurted out: “Are you a local author? How did you do it? What’s your name?” Her name was Melissa. She gra

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