Michael SpakeMichael Spake is the author of Life Close to the Bone, his debut novel exploring the intricate layers of the past and the challenge of connecting them to the present. Inspired by his experience playing junior tennis in South Carolina and his career a a healthcare attorney, the novel delves into themes of memory, heritage, and personal transformation.In addition to Life Close to the Bone, Michael has published short stories in Well Read Magazine's Best of 2023 and 2024, capturing the culture and history of his hometown, Anderson, SC in Well Read Magazine's Best of 2023 and 2024.Michael graduated from The Citadel in 1994 where he received the Granville T. Prior Award for his exploration of Christian Mysticism in the works of T.S. Eliot. Michael, a native of Anderson, SC, lives in Lakeland, Florida, with his wife, Mary Lucia Spake. They have four children: Henry, Mary Clare, Kathryn, and Vivian. Read More Read Less