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 Latest
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books April 2026
I will be at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! I will be signing books on Saturday April 18 from 12-2pm PT in The Black Chateau Booth (location TBD)
Podcast Appearance with the Stoughton Writers Group
Mike Hardman interviews Michele about "Rising Star: Book One in the Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart Series." They talk about character development, the writing process, and if the book will be adapted into a film.
Chatterbinge Podcast Episode 43
The Chatterbinge podcast shares great conversations with top celebrities, bestselling authors, experts, and more. I was delighted to join hosts Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman at the Broadwater Theatter to record in front of a live...
Rebel Reads Podcast: Lunchtime Listens
In this episode, we chat with author Michele Kwasniewski, whose dynamic career spans over years in film and television production. Michele’s vibrant behind-the-scenes experiences in Hollywood inspired her to write The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart series—bringing all...
June 27th – ALA Annual Conference
The American Library Association Annual Conference takes place June 26-30, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA. This dynamic event brings together thousands of library professionals and friends of libraries to exchange innovative ideas and turn them into impactful action. I...
May 7 2025 – Podcast Appearance: Books That Make You
What happens when the spotlight fades and the pressure takes over? In this episode of the Books That Make You podcast, Michele dives deep into her powerful YA novel, Falling Star, the final installment of the Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart trilogy. Drawing from over...










