The Shadows Danced: Poems & Ponderings (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781511804257)

J. Michael Spaur has been writing Fantasy and Dark Romance, along with poetry since 2009, with his first novel, The Heartsong Chronicles: Book One, Open Season, being released November of that year. An avid outdoorsman and horseman, Mr. Spaur spends much of his free time either hiking of the late evening or out and about on his motorcycle enjoying a simpler way of life surrounded by those he loves. A proud father, Mr. Spaur never misses a chance to brag about his daughter, Sarah Rain Spaur; or his younger sisters and his brother. Strongly devoted to living for what is right and good, Mr. Spaur worked for over ten years in public safety, paramilitary specialized security and investigations. He has also volunteered in multiple counties throughout Eastern North Carolina, assisting in multiple narcotics investigations since the age of eighteen. Now, semi-retired due to physical conditions stemming largely from an ATV rollover at the age of fifteen; Mr. Spaur spends a great deal of his time in back in North Carolina where he is known to enjoy a Sunday morning cigar and a cup of coffee with various friends at the A&E Stop & Shop in the small community of Ernul. A self described creature of habit, Mr. Spaur celebrates each completed manuscript with a glass of Duplin wine and a cigar while listening to an eclectic collection of classic country and rock and roll music. As a rule of thumb, Mr. Spaur does not schedule many public signing events, as he prefers to sidestep the limelight a bit, citing the fact that while his work may be available on a virtually global level, he prefers to hold fast to his own blue-collar roots. Mr. Spaur will readily tell anyone who asks that he sees absolutely no need to allow his successes as a writer alter who he is as an individual. He can, however be reached to schedule a local appearance or to arrange a signing through his public page on Facebook, or via regular mail at: J. Michael Spaur c/o Midnight Moon Publishing 780 Maul Swamp Road Vanceboro, North Carolina, 28586 Or Via Telephone at (252) 375-0345