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
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.
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.