Welcome to the website of novelist Michael Lindley and his writing. With the release of “Grayton Winds” in January of 2012, Lindley offers his third work of historical fiction, this time set along the idyllic shores of Grayton Beach, Florida during the Prohibition years of the 1920′s. Learn more about all of Michael Lindley’s work, and for book clubs, you’ll also find suggested discussion guides.
Biography
My first novel, The Seasons of the EmmaLee, is a story that lies very close to my heart. My family emigrated to northern Michigan in the early 1900′s and settled in the small town of Boyne City on Lake Charlevoix. I spent much of my youth living “up North” as we say. We had a small cabin on the lake and I spent summers there living much like the locals, working odd jobs, fishing and enjoying the water, playing on local baseball teams.
My great grandfather’s family came from Germany and moved north following opportunities in the lumber industry. He became an accomplished carpenter and builder and built many homes and cottages on Lake Charlevoix and over on Walloon Lake.
I spent much of my youth living “Up North” as we say.Later, the family ran a small marina and boatyard on Lake Charlevoix. I spent many days out there as a small [...]