About Michael Ray King

Five-time Royal Palm Literary Award-winning author, Book-writing coach, publisher, Founder of The Inspired Mic.

Tovah Janovsky at The Inspired Mic August 17th!

Tovah Janovsky Tovah (aka Patricia) Janovsky is a New York City born and bred lady.  Growing up in the 1950’s and 60’s she lived through many historical and cultural events such as the beginning of the Space Race, the Cuban … Continue reading

Mary Turner at The Inspired Mic on August 17th

Lights! Camera! Oooops! There’s plenty of action in the Space Coast novels, as television actor Jody Sommars stumbles upon what she calls performance art, which sets the stage for small town crimes and misdemeanors. Jody and her gal-pal, Jamie Dawson, … Continue reading

Ernie Gallo at The Inspired Mic Coming Thursday August 17th

Ernie Gallo is the President of the USS Liberty Veterans Association and author of “Liberty Injustices – A Survivor’s Account of American Bigotry” which is available from amazon.com.   The focus of his organization is to inform the American public the … Continue reading

Mary Turner This Thursday at The Inspired Mic!

I come from a theatre, education, and business background, which provides many of the plot and character ideas in the Space Coast series. I love seeing the performance art in everyday competitions and those are so easily transformed into novels … Continue reading

Aynne McAvoy – The Inspired Mic July 20th!

Just Who Are THEY Anyway? is an account by Aynne McAvoy, psychic and owner of Golden Trines metaphysical of her life long experiences with the angels.  She brings us through the years from 1952 to 2017 with some of her interactions … Continue reading

The Inspired Mic in June!

We hope your Memorial Day is going well. Please take a moment to remember that this country was forged and built in many ways by those who gave their lives defending us. Have a safe and wonderful day! In June, … Continue reading

The Inspired Mic Enters Its Fifth Year!

Yes. It’s true. May 2013, Jeff Swesky and I set off on a mission to create something to help writers. The concept was born at a Christmas Party five months prior. Thanks to Jeff and Carol Fisher, owners of The … Continue reading

Angelica Timothy’s Live Performance of “Warrior” at Salvo Art

Every artist owns a defining moment when they break loose and step into their creative nature. Back on June 26, 2015, Angelica Timothy graduated from a frightened, reluctant reader into a dynamic poetic force. She caught me and everyone close … Continue reading

Jodi Hockinson – A March 23rd Inspired Mic Presenter!

Jodi Hockinson Jodi Hockinson is the author of Between Two Worlds, a fantasy novel of time travel and shape shifting.  Book I in the Lion Clan series, available on Amazon in paperback, kindle and audible.   This is a fantasy … Continue reading

February 16th’s Inspired Mic Recap

First off, what an awesome evening! Despite Amboz’s (owner of the New Europa) house burning down just a few days prior to this event, the New Europa presented an excellent staff and venue as always. I truly appreciate the New Europa’s … Continue reading