Maddison Michaels is an award winning, best-selling historical romantic suspense author, who writes Sexy History with a Dash of Mystery! She won the RWA Australia RUBY award for the Best Historical Romance in 2019 and has also been a finalist in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 RUBY awards.

From previously upholding the law in New South Wales to now crafting award-winning tales of dashing rogues and feisty heroines, Maddison Michaels’s journey has been anything but ordinary. As a retired police officer and prosecutor of 17 years, Maddison now gets her daily dose of suspense by writing and working as a writing coach, helping other authors and crime writing consultant!

Today, Maddison channels her passion for suspense and mystery into crafting action-packed historical romantic thrillers that whisk readers away on a rollercoaster of intrigue, while also serving as a dynamic writing coach and consultant. With infectious enthusiasm, she guides authors and aspiring writers to sharpen their skills, unlock their unique voices, and bring gripping stories to life. Through her acclaimed non-fiction book, The Writer’s Nest, Maddison empowers storytellers to tap into their own personality traits, break through writer’s block, and soar to new creative heights—igniting the next generation to captivate and conquer the page! Ready to transform your writing journey? Connect with Maddison today and let her coach you to unleash your storytelling potential!