Michael Walterich has been immersed in the written word for over thirty years. His first novel was published in 2013. He continuously writes in a variety of genres, including: fiction, poetry and drama. As a teacher of high school English, Writing, and AP Literature he has worked with thousands of students over two decades to encourage a love of the written word. He is active in the Saratoga community, participating in many local initiatives that celebrate writing, such as: Lit Night, The Playwrights’ Jam, and The Saratoga Writers Center.