Bio
Michelle Reynoso has had creative outlets of diverse formats throughout her life. Writing has occupied the forefront as illustrated by her early titles, The Magic Key, The Television Horror, How Rein Became Rain, & The Mini Farm, and The Invasion, which were written early in her career throughout grammar and middle school. She earned the "Future Author" award from her teachers in 1984. But, by High School, writing had taken a backseat to another creative avenue; theater. From the Raymond High School Drama Club to the local acting troupe, Giving life to the written word now moved her spirit. Her drama coach helped her prepare for the audition that changed her life, the one that won her entry into the prestigious New York University theater program. Through NYU's program Michelle studied at the The Lee Strasberg Institute, and four years later earned her BFA. Now, coming full-circle, Michelle's creative outlet has again returned to her first love of writing. She has coupled that with a new passion for photography. Her debut book published by XLibris (a strategic partner of Random House Ventures) entitled Do You? was recognized by Writers Digest for The International Self-Published Book Awards with an Honorable Mention. She has also been recognized by The International Library of Poetry for The Editor's Choice Award, and Famous Poets Institute for Advanced Poetical Studies. Her photography has also received recognition in several publications and placed first in the Nature (Fauna) category for The 2006 Photography in Sussex County competition. Michelle is currently working on a childrens' book "Petunia Wiggles, Giggles, & Hops, a sci-fi Young Adult adventure novel The Hidden Force, and a Self-Help management book Manage Me, Please.
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Book-Published
Do You?
A collection of original poems and photographs (76 pages, 36 full-color photographs).
My Work
Books-In Progress
Petunia Wiggles, Giggles & Hops
Press
Milestones
Milestones & Awards
Nov. 2009, winner - NANOWRIMO, The Office of Letters and Light
Sept. 2009, featured - Hackensack Author Earns N.Y. Book Festival Nod, The County Seat
July 2009, featured - Michelle Reynoso (TSOA '93) Finalist in the 2009...,NYU/TSOA Class Notes
July 2009, featured - Hackensack Author Wins Book Festival Prize, Hackensack Chronicle
June 2009, Do You? - Honorable Mention, New York Book Festival
September 2007, "Sunset" - published (photo), The Chronicle
August 2006, "Alligator" - First Place Photo Nature (Fauna), Photography in Sussex County
August 2005, "Tree-Lined Street" - published (photo), Lake Hopatcong Neighbors
Spring 2004, featured - Associate Accomplishments, book publication (Do You?), Inside Berkeley
May 2004, Do You? - Honorable Mention, Writer's Digest International Book Awards
August 2003, Do You? - Published (book), XLibris Corporation
Fall 1989, "Autumn" - Published (poem), Raymond Voice
May 1989, featured - Writing Workshop to Iber Holmes Gove Middle School, Raymond Times
Do You? excerpts
Oblivious Driver (excerpt)
The oblivious driver,
not knowing there's a line of cars in back,
driving 55 in the fast lane.
move over
why do you hold us up?
why are you not aware of those around you?
why are you so self-absorbed that you cannot see?
why
oblivious driver
What are you thinking
when you look out
your rear-view mirror
to see cars
lined-up
behind you?
when cars
pass you
on the right side?
Do you not see
that you are in
the wrong lane?
Gorilla, In the Zoo (excerpt)
You cover
your ears
to the raucous noise
of these googling-eyed spectators.
Your eyes are
pure intelligence,
more expressive and sincere
than a human's eyes,
for your eyes are clarity,
free from the clouded confusion
of insincerity and untruth.
Each movement
intrinsically human,
the lazy slouch of boredom,
wandering finger
exploring the darkened depths of your nose,
shifting eyes,
taking in every movement and sound,
the expression of love
in the sweet hug of your child.
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