Michelle Izmaylov
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Michelle L. Izmaylov is an accomplished writer of fantasy-fiction books for young adults and the author of bestseller "Dream Saver". 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. The book rose to number 5 on Barnes & Noble
's daily Top 10 fantasy fiction best-seller list. Her third novel, Galaxy Watch, was awarded the 2011 Forward National Literature Award (Second Place, General Fiction).
Izmaylov, a first-generation Russian-American, 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. In May 2009, she joined FutureWord Publishing as Editor of Science-Ficton, Fantasy and Futuristic novels. In May 2011, she also joined World Castle Publications as a book illustrator. Her illustrated titles include Squazles! and Dart and the Squirrels.
Izmaylov also has a sister named Nicole Izmaylov, who has published two books to date [Ronnie and BB (2009) and The Dracian Dance (2010)]. She won the 2010 Georgia Author of the Year Award (GAYA) for Ronnie and BB.
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's daily Top 10 fantasy fiction best-seller list. Her third novel, Galaxy Watch, was awarded the 2011 Forward National Literature Award (Second Place, General Fiction).
Izmaylov, a first-generation Russian-American, lives in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
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and graduated from Alpharetta High School
Alpharetta High School
Alpharetta High School is a public high school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, and is part of the Fulton County School System. Atlanta Magazine named Alpharetta High School one of the metro Atlanta area's best all-around high schools.-Alpharetta Cluster:...
in 2009. In 2008, she was selected as a member of 21st Century Leader's 20 Under 20. In May 2009, she joined FutureWord Publishing as Editor of Science-Ficton, Fantasy and Futuristic novels. In May 2011, she also joined World Castle Publications as a book illustrator. Her illustrated titles include Squazles! and Dart and the Squirrels.
Izmaylov also has a sister named Nicole Izmaylov, who has published two books to date [Ronnie and BB (2009) and The Dracian Dance (2010)]. She won the 2010 Georgia Author of the Year Award (GAYA) for Ronnie and BB.