Michell Plested

Michell (Mike) Plested is a Prix Aurora Award-shortlisted author, podcaster, and editor known for his high-stakes, high-imagination storytelling. From the acclaimed Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero YA series to the whirlwind steampunk adventures of Jack Kane, Mike’s work spans the stars and the supernatural alike.

His diverse bibliography features the sci-fi comedy GalaxyBillies, the haunting Scouts of the Apocalypse horror trilogy, and the charming children's debut, Super Sonya vs. the Woodpecker not to mention his boy superhero series, Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Mike balances his time between crafting multiverses and managing his demanding role as a full-time sock herder and cat wrangler.