Michelle Izmaylov

Michelle Izmaylov
Born (1991-03-30) March 30, 1991
Los Angeles, United States
Occupation Medical student and author
Genre Science-fiction and fantasy
Notable works Dream Saver, The Galacteran Legacy: Galaxy Watch, and Ricochet

Michelle Izmaylov (born March 30, 1991 in Los Angeles, California) is a writer of fantasy-fiction books for young adults and the author of the bestseller Dream Saver. She is a medical student who currently attends the Vanderbilt School of Medicine as a Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar after graduating from Emory University in May 2013 with a BS degree (having double majored in Chemistry and Biology).

[1] The Pocket Watch, Izmaylov's first novel, was published when she was 11. Izmaylov's second book, Dream Saver, was published traditionally through Mercury Publishing when Izmaylov won an essay contest with the publisher.[1] The book rose to number 5 on Barnes & Noble's daily Top 10 fantasy fiction best-seller list.[1] Her third novel, Galaxy Watch, was awarded the 2011 Forward National Literature Award (Second Place, General Fiction).[2] In 2013, she won the Artistine Mann Award in Creative Non-Fiction.[3] She was also selected by Salman Rushdie for his Master Class in Creative Writing.[4]

Izmaylov, a first-generation Russian American,[5] lives in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from Alpharetta High School in 2009. In 2008, she was selected as a member of 21st Century Leader's 20 Under 20.[6] In May 2009, she joined FutureWord Publishing as Editor of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Futuristic novels.[7] In May 2011, she also joined World Castle Publications as a book illustrator. Her illustrated titles include Squazles! and Dart and the Squirrels.[8] Her latest work, the novella Ricochet, was published in June 2013.[9]

Izmaylov also has a sister named Nicole Izmaylov, who has published two books to date (Ronnie and BB (2009) and The Dracian Dance (2010)).[10] She won the 2010 Georgia Author of the Year Award (GAYA) for Ronnie and BB.[11]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Porterfield, Lisa (2008-09-11). "Meet best-selling teen author Michelle Izmaylov". CNN. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
  2. ↑ "2011 Award Results". Forward National Literature. 2011.
  3. ↑ "2013 Creative Writing Award". Emory Creative Writing Program. 2013.
  4. ↑ "Guest Author Michelle Izmaylov". Blogspot. 2013.
  5. ↑ "Sixteen-year Old And First-generation Russian Student Signs With Mercury Publishing, Designating Royalties To Charities". News Balze. April 30, 2007. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
  6. ↑ "20-Under 20-Michelle-Izmaylov". 21st Century Leaders. 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-02.
  7. ↑ "FutureWord Publishing". FutureWord Publishing. 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
  8. ↑ "World Castle Publications". 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
  9. ↑ "Alpharetta Author Adds Depth to Villains in New Novella". North Fulton Newspaper. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-27.
  10. ↑ "Nicole Izmaylov Nominated for GAYA". FutureWord Publishing. 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
  11. ↑ "Alpharetta Teen Named GA Author of the Year". Appen Newspapers. 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-06.

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