Michael Neer

Michael Neer (aka M.R. Neer) writes fables and legends about the quest for the secrets of life. He believes that stories reveal the universal values that we all share. He also has created coloring books and puzzle books on various themes for kids and adults. He has enjoyed a long career of organizing words in creative ways as an English teacher, curriculum specialist, magazine publisher, book editor, and long-time meditation teacher. He has won awards for journalism, newsletter writing, and teaching, and makes his home in Fresno, Calif.

His first novel was The Elixir of Freedom (2016). It is the first of six planned for The Light Finder Legends series. It reached Amazon bestseller status in August 2016. His most recent work (2018-2022) is The Cat’s Purr Fables, a series of wise tales for a healthy happy life. Book 1 is Secret of the Garden; Book 2 is Secret of the Forest. These first two books have won silver and bronze awards in the Readers’ Favorite Awards Contest. These books are designed for children of all ages and are written for age 10 and up, although younger children may enjoy having the stories read to them.