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THE MAN BEHIND THE STORY

Meet the Author

Mike E. Reynolds

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Mike Reynolds writes fictionally about what he knows, where he’s lived, and what he’s experienced with  an ease that comes with familiarity. Born in the small town of Bainbridge, Georgia—which is just over  the Florida Panhandle line where Georgia and Florida come together—and raised in Florida, Mike’s blue collar upbringing exposed him to a lot of hard-working honest people, but also to the seedier side of life  there. He grew up in a violent and abusive home, and one in which alcoholism played a major role in  day-to-day life. But Mike was able to break free of the abusive cycle and become a successful business  owner and entrepreneur.  

As the child of an Air Force flight instructor, Mike’s family moved around a lot, creating even more  fodder for his stories. He served in the Navy for six years, married young and had three daughters, but  the marriage ended in divorce. Later, marrying a woman with three sons, Mike’s family kept him busy.  

Mike worked in the mortgage industry for 40 years, eventually opening his own mortgage company,  which he ran for 10 years and employed scores of people. He finds it humorous that it was in his position in that company where his talent for writing was honed. He had always been a good  storyteller—people invited him to dinner parties because they wanted to hear his stories—but writing  daily to weekly inspirational memos to his many employees garnered a lot of positive response. This added to his confidence. Mike retired in 2016 and began writing in earnest.  

Now enjoying retirement, when Mike’s not writing, he’s spending time with his six kids and sixteen  grandchildren. Having been in a Christian rock band for many years, he still plays guitar and is teaching  himself to play the blues. He and his beloved Annette enjoy their many friends in the beautiful hamlet of  Glendora, California. 

The Top 20s & Fun Facts

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If you are on the hunt for books, movies, or songs that portray the man behind the novel, "Darkness Dwells In Dixie," look no further. Mike gives you his Top 20s lists for your personal enjoyment.

Get to know Mike E Reynolds on an authentic level. What better way to connect with an author than through the sharing of life's heartfelt joys!

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