Michelle Izmaylov

Michelle Izmaylov
Born	March 30, 1991 (1991-03-30) (age 20) Los Angeles, United States
Occupation	Author
Genres	Science-fiction and fantasy
Notable work(s)	Dream Saver and The Galacteran Legacy series
thegalacteranlegacy.com

Michelle L. Izmaylov (born on March 30, 1991 in Los Angeles, California) is an accomplished writer of fantasy-fiction books for young adults and the author of bestseller "Dream Saver".^[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]

Izmaylov, a first-generation Russian-American,^[3] 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.^[4] In May 2009, she joined FutureWord Publishing as Editor of Science-Ficton, Fantasy and Futuristic novels.^[5] In May 2011, she also joined World Castle Publications as a book illustrator. Her illustrated titles include Squazles! and Dart and the Squirrels.^[6]

Izmaylov also has a sister named Nicole Izmaylov, who has published two books to date [Ronnie and BB (2009) and The Dracian Dance (2010)].^[7] She won the 2010 Georgia Author of the Year Award (GAYA) for Ronnie and BB.^[8]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Porterfield, Lisa (2008-09-11). "Meet best-selling teen author Michelle Izmaylov". CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/studentnews/09/10/izmaylov.interview/. Retrieved 2008-09-18. 
2. ^ "2011 Award Results". Forward National Literature. 2011. http://forwardliteratureaward.com/2011_Award_Results.html. 
3. ^ "Sixteen-year Old And First-generation Russian Student Signs With Mercury Publishing, Designating Royalties To Charities". News Balze. April 30, 2007. http://newsblaze.com/story/2007043013400300001.ew/topstory.html. Retrieved 2008-09-18. 
4. ^ "20-Under 20-Michelle-Izmaylov". 21st Century Leaders. 2008. http://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/michelleizmaylov.asp. Retrieved 2008-12-02. 
5. ^ "FutureWord Publishing". FutureWord Publishing. 2010. http://www.futureword.net/. Retrieved 2010-12-06. 
6. ^ "World Castle Publications". 2011. http://www.worldcastlepublishing.com/michelleizmaylov.htm/. Retrieved 2011-06-16. 
7. ^ "Nicole Izmaylov Nominated for GAYA". FutureWord Publishing. 2010. http://wwwpublishingofthefuturecom.blogspot.com/2010/02/nicole-izmaylov-nominated-for-gaya.html. Retrieved 2010-12-06. 
8. ^ "Alpharetta Teen Named GA Author of the Year". Appen Newspapers. 2010. http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-c-2010-08-09-183901.114126-sub_Alpharetta_teen_named_Ga_author_of_the_year.html. Retrieved 2010-12-06. 

External links

• Official website
• First chapter of Galaxy Watch
• 20 Under 20
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview
• CNN Interview
• FutureWord Publishing
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Name	Izmaylov, Michelle
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Date of birth	March 30, 1991
Place of birth	Los Angeles, United States
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