Bio:Michelle L. Izmaylov

Michelle L. Izmaylov (born on March 30, 1991 in Los Angeles, California) is an writer of fantasy-fiction books for young adults. Izmaylov self-published her first title, The Pocket Watch, when she was just 11. Izmaylov's second book, Dream Saver was published traditionally through Mercury Publishing when Izmaylov won an essay contest with the publisher.[1] The book rose to number 5 on Barnes & Noble's daily Top 10 fantasy fiction best-seller list.[1] Her third novel, Galaxy Watch, is scheduled to hit book stores in January, 2009.

Izmaylov, a first-generation Russian-American,[2] lives in Atlanta, Georgia and will graduate from Alpharetta High School in 2009