Michael Morris is an accomplished American author, particularly known for his work in Christian fiction and Southern fiction. He was born and raised in Perry, Florida, where he grew up surrounded by a rich Southern culture that would later influence much of his writing. After graduating from Auburn University, Morris went on to earn his MFA in Creative Writing from Spalding University.
Morris's foray into writing began while he was working in the pharmaceutical industry and taking night classes with author Tim McLaurin at North Carolina State University. It was during this time that Morris began working on what would eventually become his debut novel, A Place Called Wiregrass. The novel was a critical success, winning the prestigious Christy Award for Best First Novel in 2002.
In addition to A Place Called Wiregrass, Morris has written several other successful novels, including Slow Way Home and Man in the Blue Moon. Slow Way Home was recognized as one of the best novels of the year by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Despite his success, Morris remains a humble and dedicated writer, committed to crafting compelling and engaging stories that resonate with readers. He currently lives in Alabama with his wife, Melanie.