Michael Anderle

## About the Author

* **Other Names**:
	+ Michael Todd FF
	+ Judith Berens - Co author with Martha Carr FF
* **Genres**: High Fantasy, Science Fantasy - Hybrid of Science Fiction and Fantasy of all types.
* **Writing Style**: Minimalist, doesn't include a lot of details, just enough for the reader to get the picture.
* **Questions to Michael**
	1. What is your favorite word? Believe – It is opportunistic, hopeful, energizing.
	2. What is your least favorite word? Loser – it is a label, it judges a person’s actions and abilities all in one.
	3. What turns you on? Creativity - My personality thrives on creating ideas. They don’t have to be workable, we will get to those later.
	4. What turns you off? Details – The molasses of life.
	5. What sound or noise do you love? The sound of raindrops on a tin roof while the cool winds of winter encourage me to stay in bed…and read!
	6. What sound or noise do you hate? Pain – Whether from a voice or the crash of cars, nothing good is happening.
	7. What is your favorite curse word? Fuck – Noun, verb, adjective…Such a Renaissance type of word.
	8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Special effects creator.
	9. What profession would you not like to do? Accountant – Details!
	10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates? Hey, I was that person on the side of the street you helped out. Well done, well done indeed.

* Interview in 2019 From Indie Author To Creative Empire With Michael Anderle From 20BooksTo50K | The Creative Penn

# Biography

## About Author

In late 2015 Michael Anderle burst on the Indy author scene with his first book "Death Becomes Her". What initially started out as a Fantasy with werewolves and vampires expanded to encompass Science Fiction with aliens working behind the scenes on earth then other aliens trying to conquer earth.

Being an avid reader he knew what other avid readers wanted, that was new books in a series quickly and he delivered with the first 3 books released within days of each other and than a new book about once a month. His first few books were a bit rocky in the editing department but when he discovered how quickly readers became fans of his series he put together a team of an editor, beta readers and cover artists and his releases became top notch.

Michael Anderle (1967-Hopefully a long time from NOW) was born in Houston, Tx. A very curious child, he got into trouble - a lot. What to do with an inquisitive mind when he was grounded? Read! That hasn't changed since he was in elementary school. The Kindle was developed with him in mind. In the first 20 years, he mostly read Science Fiction and Fantasy. In the last 10 years he has enjoyed Urban Fantasy and Military Fiction. Using these influences, he has developed The Kurtherian Gambit. A series dedicated to watching how one genetically modified person with an incredible team behind her might be able to change the future, if she can survive along the way.

### From author notes at the end of Yield to None

**Are there any foods that you hate?**

I could write a short novel listing all the foods I hate and why. I won’t bore you. I will admit that, for the most part, I do not like fruits or vegetables. I’ll stomach a banana under the right conditions, refried beans (pretty yum, actually), tomatoes as long as they are either ketchup or spaghetti sauce, and a shit-ton of rice and potatoes, which others tell me are starches or tubers. I tell them if they aren’t meat or fruit and they grow? They are vegetables.  That’s an easy enough system for me. Early in my life, my parents divorced. Around kindergarten, my older brother Darryl and I went to live with my father. That was because the man my mom decided to marry didn’t want more kids. Unfortunately for me, my father and my new stepmother had a “try a little of everything” rule at the table each night. They made me try tomatoes… Raw. I chewed, swallowed, and immediately yakked the bite back up. Forcing me to eat tomatoes was now off the list. If I had been smart, I would have done that a lot more often with other vegetables. Hell, I was a skinny kid anyway, so it wasn’t as if I were going to look any more anemic than I already was. Damn, missed opportunities! As I’ve gotten older, I have stayed true to not eating anything I don’t want to. It’s not made my wife happy, but I point out that she doesn’t lose me to football (or any sport) season, and I cook a lot. And I clean. That usually gets me out of anything challenging. From time to time, she goes away mumbling about having me try this or that. However, I held true through the gauntlet of my dad’s table and came out the other side. Now my legs are under MY table. And my rules state I don’t have to eat anything I don’t want to. For all of you reading this who are thinking, “Wow, I didn’t eat vegetables as a kid, but I grew up and started chowing down,” I’d like to think the difference is that I’m not a quitter. (Editor’s note: that “hated them in childhood but now love them” thing is me and lobster and fresh fish. Hated them then but devour it now. Too bad, since my family fished and we always had fresh fish. Like, still gasping just before we ate-fresh. Gee, am I a quitter?) I still hate them.

### Michael's Thought on creating a character (from his newsletter July 6th, 2023)

Today, I thought I'd let you in on a how I come up with my characters. I get asked about it, and I'm happy to share my method with you. It's a mix of different traits and quirks that I hope make my characters come alive in the stories.

**Usually, 2 serious, 1 non-serious.**

When I start creating a character, I usually begin with things I like in people.

Take Bethany Anne from The Kurtherian Gambit, for example. I love her sense of right and wrong and how she never leaves a friend behind. These are two (2) things that mean a lot to me, and they're a big part of who she is.

But I also like to throw in something a bit different, something that might not be so serious, but makes the character feel real.

For Bethany Anne, **it's her love for Coke and not-so-much love for Pepsi.** It's a small thing, but it makes her feel more like a real person to readers (I hoped, I wasn’t sure when I did it the first time.)

**Trait (1 of 2)**

I like the idea of characters becoming like a family. They form strong bonds with each other, just like a real family would. I’ll speak to this more in the next email.

(I’ve done a few of these character emails on Bethany Anne - so be expecting them to hit you hard and fast. Lots of energy after July 4th!)

**Trait (2 of 2)**

Justice was my second choice. When I was working on Bethany Anne (2015) I was feeling a huge sense of injustice in the world, and it was my way to deal with those issues. It is a trait that I saw I resonated with in the stories I was reading.

**Why Female?**

When I was creating Bethany Anne, I wasn't ready to write a male lead character. To be honest, I hadn’t seen a male character that I resonated with as I personally am a more empathetic person. So, I decided to make a strong, interesting female character who had the things I liked and the quirks that made her feel real. Of course, I’ve created male characters and frankly, after so many stories, have no issues doing it again. But, at that time in my life there were no characters I admired in the stories I was reading that screamed ‘THIS!’ is the type of male I want to write.

**It’s a stew…**

Once I've got these traits down, I start thinking about their past, what they want, and what drives them. I might try to figure out how they'd react in different situations. This helps me turn these characters from just ideas into the real, complex people you meet in my stories.

Like Bethany Anne’s love of shoes. Totally stole that from my wife.**Creating Characters: Playing with Traits I Dig**

One of the best parts of being a writer is getting to create characters. You know, those folks you cheer for, sometimes get mad at, or even love to hate. And I've got a pretty straightforward way of doing it: I pick out traits I like and then build on them. Let me break it down for you.

**Bethany Anne and the Epic Coke vs. Pepsi Showdown**

Now, let's get into a specific example of how I use this character-building method in my stories. Bethany Anne, one of my favorite characters, is a die-hard Coca-Cola fan. And I'll admit, I'm a Coke guy myself. But why did I decide to make her such a big fan of this particular drink? Well, besides my own taste, I thought it would be a fun and relatable quirk for the character. Most folks have a favorite when it comes to Coke vs. Pepsi, and by giving Bethany Anne a clear favorite, I hoped to create an instant connection between her and readers who share her taste.

Plus, this small detail also gives a peek into Bethany Anne's personality, showing her strong beliefs and unwavering loyalty, even when it comes to something as simple as her choice of soda

It worked so well some of you sent me the following image (those who love Pepsi):

You know you did something right when fans send you this stuff!

Does this method always work? Well, as I mentioned earlier, I haven't tried it with a character who loves liver and onions, so there might be some limits. But overall, I find that focusing on a few key traits that I really like helps me create characters that readers can really connect with, and that's what storytelling is all about.

## Publishing Company

with the success of his first series, he and his team started a publishing company where they help other indy authors. LMBPN Publishing.

## Kurtherian Universe contribution

Primary author for the main core story line, and most of the dark messiah story line.
Secondary author for... well, everything!

# Book Series

## Kurtherian Gambit Universe series

### Other Sub-Series

For a complete list of the sub-series in the Kurtherian Universe, *see Series*

* The Kurtherian Endgame
* The Boris Chronicles (with Paul C Middleton)
* Akio Revelations (with Charles Tilman)
* Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknown World
* Reclaiming Honor (with Justin Sloan)
* Terry Henry Walton Chronicles (with Craig Martelle)
* Trials and Tribulations (with Natalie Grey)
* Alpha Class (with N. D. Roberts) (2017-2018)
* The Bad Company Series (with Craig Martelle) (2017-2018)
* The Vigilante Chronicles (with Natalie Grey)(2018)
* Deuces Wild (with Ell Leigh Clarke) (2018-2020)
* Rise of Magic  (with LE Barbant and CM Raymond)
* A New Dawn (with Amy Hopkins) (2017-2018)
* Hand of Justice (with Jace Mitchell) (2018-2019)
* Wellspring Knight (with P J Cherubino) (2018) (Not Available)
* Live Free or Die (with Hayley Lawson) (2018)
* Magic Below Paris (with C M Simpson)(2019-2020)
* The Caitlin Chronicles (with Daniel Willcocks) (2018-2019)
* Precious Galaxy (with Sarah Noffke) (2018)
* Enemy of My Enemy (with Tim Marquitz) (2018-2019)
* The School of Harder Knocks (2023)

### Other series

* Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone series (2018-2020)
* with Martha Carr
	+ Oriceran Universe series
		- Revelations of Oriceran : Fairhaven Chronicles (2019)
		- Case Files of an Urban Witch (2021)
		- Evermore Chronicles (2021-2022)
		- Diary of a Dark Monster (2022)
		- Chronicles of Winland Underwood (2022-23)
		- The Agent Operative (2022-23)
		- Big Easy Bounty Hunter (2022-23)
		- Pixie Rebels (2023)
	+ I Fear No Evil (2018)
	+ Rogue Ops: Rogue Agents of Magic (2021-2022)
	+ Rewriting Justice (2019)
	+ Terranavis
		- Adventures of Maggie Parker (2020)
		- Witches of Pressler Points (2020)
		- Magic City Chronicles (2021)
	+ WarMage
		- Never Ending War (2021)
		- WarMage Redux (2021-2022)
	+ Warrior
		- The Warrior (2022)
		- The Warrior 2 (2023-24)
	+ The School of Roots and Vines (2022-23)
	+ Witch Warrior (2022-23)
	+ Diary of a Dark Monster (2022)
	+ The Origin Story of Monsters (2023)
	+ Chronicles of the Shadow Bourne (2023)
	+ Spells and Wishes (2023)
* Animus (with Joshua Anderle) (2018-20)
* Soldiers of Fame and Fortune (2018-19)
* Metamorphosis Online (with Natalie Grey) (2019)
* Federal series (2019-20)
	+ Witch of the Federation - Federal Histories
	+ Witch of the Federation
	+ Heretic of the Federation
* Chronicles Of Kiera Freya series (2019)
* Steel Dragon (with Kevin McLaughlin) (2019)
* Opus X series (2019-2020)
* Paranormal University (with Jace Mitchell) (2019-20)
* Apocalypse Paused (as Michael Todd) (2018-19)
* Birth Of Heavy Metal (as Michael Todd) (2018-19)
* Soldiers of Fame and Fortune (as Michael Todd) (2018-19)
* McFadden and Banks (2020-21)
* Skharr DeathEater (2020-23)
* Urban Druid (with Auburn Tempest)
	+ Chronicles of the Urban Druid (2020-22)
	+ Case Files of the Urban Druid (2022-23)
* Damned as Michael Todd
	+ War of the Damned (with Laurie Starkey (2019)
	+ Damian's Chronicles (2019)
	+ Protected by the Damned (2022)
* Elven Prophecy (with Theophilus Monroe) (2021)
* Unplanned Princess (2021)
* Outcast Royals (with Aaron D. Schneider) (2021)
* Myth of the Dragon (2021-2022)
* Rise of Terry Victor (2021-2022)
* Reincarnation of the Morrigan (with Renee Jagger) (2021-2022)
* Pain and Agony (2021-2022)
* Beaufont (Young Adult series) (with Sarah Noffke)
	+ Unstoppable Liv Beaufont (2019)
	+ Inscrutable Paris Beaufont (2021)
	+ Unconventional Agent Beaufont (2022)
	+ Exceptional Sophia Beaufont (2021-22)
	+ Undoubtable Rose Beaufont (2023-24)
* Great Lakes Investigations (with Philippa Norcross) (2022-23)
* Dark Angel Merchant Marines (2022)
* Chronicles of Zoey Grimm (with Theophilus Monroe) (2022)
* Dead Evil Mercenary Corp (2022)
* Osprey Chronicles (with Ramy Vance) (2022)
* Opus X: Fleet of One (2022)
* Leira Chronicles (2022)
* Tomb of Malevolent Evil (with Kevin Mclaughlin) (2022)
* Realms of Power and Fury (with Kevin Mclaughlin) (2022)
* One U.G.L.Y. Marine (2022)
* Interstellar Security and Extraction Services (2022)
* Marmalade and Magic (2022-23)
* Mantle and Key Paranormal Agency (with Ramy Vance) (2022)
* Dragon Approved (with Ramy Vance) (2022)
* Hellcat Released (2022)
* The War Machine (with David Beers) (2022)
* Rise of the Grandmaster (with Bradford Bates) (2019-2022)
* The Helsing Society (with Bradford Bates) (2022-23)
* Dwarvish Dirty Dozen (with Aaron D. Schneider) (2022)
* Victorious Redemption (2022)
* The Great Insurrection (2022)
* Chooser of the Slain (2022-23)
* Incidental Inquisitors (with Aaron D Schneider) (2022-23)
* Supernatural Criminal Investigations (with Lyn South) (2022-23)
* Para-Military Recruiter (with Renee Jagger) (2022-24)
* Game of Serfs (2022-23)
* Brutal Response (2022-23)
* Paranormal Mercenary Corps (with M. Guida) (2022-23)
* Brew City Blues (with Patrick O'Donnell) (2022-23)
* Free Worlds (with Kevin McLaughlin) (2023)
* Chosen by Freya (2023)
* Chronicles of an Urban Elemental (with Auburn Tempest) (2023)
* Hellcat Released (2023)
* Eldrich Engineer (with Kevin Mclaughlin) (2023-24)
* Go Ask Your Mother (2023)
* Piercing the Veil (with Renee jagger) (2023)
* Protectors of the Blood (2023)
* Daywalker Chronicles (with Theopolis Monroe) (2023)
* Gravitium (2023)
* Watchdogs of the Veil (2023)
* Le Paris Magic Academie (with Isabel Campbell) (2023)
* An Aria for the Vampire (with Philippa Norcross) (2023)
* The Elementalist (2023-24)
* Shameless Mage (2023)
* The Zarkarian Brothers (2023)
* Hedge Witch Diaries (with Theopolis Monroe) (2023)
* C.O.R.P.S.E. (2023)
* Christmas Kringle (2023)
* Code Name Viridian (with Bradford Bates) (2023-24)
* The Witch Punk Files (with Lynn South) (2023)

### Anthologies

* Urban Fantasy Anthology
	1. Urban Magic: Hungry, Young & Clever (2019)
	2. Urban Magic: Power, Magic and Heart (2020)

## References

1. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set Two: Books 8-14, We Will Build, It's Hell To Choose, Release The Dogs of War, Sued For Peace, WE HAVE CONTACT, My Ride is a ... Line (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets Book 2) (pp. 1118-1119). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
2. ↑ Fantastic Fiction
3. ↑ Carr, Martha; Anderle, Michael. Yielding to None (The Warrior Book 10) (pp. 270-271). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.