Michele Kwasniewski
Award-winning Author of the Young Adult Series, The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart
FALLING STAR, the final installment in the exciting Young Adult trilogy, THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHART is here!
The Dani Truehart Series
The Latest
While Everyone Else Is Scrolling, Hamptons Guests Are Reading
KDHamptons, the luxury lifestyle diary of the Hamptons, shares Bedside Reading's latest list of books available to hotels guests in select luxury Hampton hotels. http://www.kdhamptons.com/everyone-else-scrolling-hamptons-guests-reading/
Rising Star Included in Vivant Magazine’s 2026 Best Books of Summer List
The booklist starts on page 100. RISING STAR is among the books recommended to guests at Sonesta Ocean Point, St. Maarten this summer. Poolside or on the beach, summertime is the perfect time to escape with Dani Truehart's rise to fame.
What! The Heys Podcast with Heys Wolfenden. Episode #23 – How to Write Young Adult Fiction Absurdly Well (best titled episode ever!)
On March 31, 2026, I appeared on the What! The Heys Podcast to talk with Heys Wolfenden to explore everything from writing compelling YA fiction to navigating the growing influence - and risks - of AI in storytelling.
The Wandering Scribe Podcast with Gabriel Garcia
On March 3, 2026, I appeared on The Wandering Scribe to talk with Gabriel Garcia about my work in film and TV production and how it led me to writing The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart.
In The Spotlight Podcast With Mike Cannici
On February 5, 2026, I appeared on in The Spotlight to talk with Mike Cannici.
Action Pulp! Author Interview
On February 4, 2026, I was featured on Action Pulp, where I spoke with Adam Messer about how I turned my Hollywood experiences into a YA trilogy about fame and identity. Check it out here.