Meet Michele Kwasniewski, author of YA fiction series, “The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart”

After graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a BA in Technical Theater, Michele Kwasniewski spent over fifteen years in film and television production. Starting out as a film set assistant on movies such as INDEPENDENCE DAY, FACE/OFF, PRIMAL FEAR, and EVITA, Michele eventually switched to the small screen and worked her way up the ladder to production manager, gaining experience on television shows such as BIG BROTHER, ADOPTION STORIES, EXTRA YARDAGE and MEET THE PANDAS. She is also a proud member of the Producers Guild of America. Michele’s colorful experiences in the industry inspired her to write THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHART series. Michele lives in San Clemente, California with her husband, their son, and their disobedient dachshund.

Awards for THE RISE AND FALL OF DANI TRUEHART Series

2023

PENCRAFT SEASONAL BOOK AWARDS

Winner – Best Young Adult Book of Winter

Burning Bright Book Two of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart

INDEPENDENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Finalist – Best Performing Arts Book

Falling Star Book Three of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart

Finalist – Best Book in Teen Fiction

Falling Star Book Three of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart

ERIC HOFFER AWARDS

Finalis

Burning Bright Book Two of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart

HAWTHORN AWARDS

Short List

Falling Star Book Three of The Rise and Fall of Dani Truehart

2022

INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS

Finalist – Young Adult Fiction