Mike Stanfield

My life has been a vibrant journey, woven with threads of creativity and curiosity. Born and raised in the heart of the Midwest, my odyssey began with a patriotic call to duty. I joined the US Navy a couple years after high school, serving in the Vietnam War. Transitioning from the military to the world of design, I worked as an Architectural Designer. Through blueprints and structures, I honed the art of visual storytelling, setting the stage for the literary narratives that would blossom in the years to come. Yet, my journey doesn't end with blueprints and sunsets. Ever since junior high school, I’ve been immersed in the world of music, learning to play several instruments in school and later, professional bands. Music is still a vibrant part of my life. However, beginning in grade school, the spark of storytelling ignited within me—a passion that only intensified with time. With an unyielding desire to share tales that captivate and inspire, I've blossomed into the author I always aspired to be.

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The Patriots – Surviving Adversity, Book III Is Underway

The Patriots is underway!   Set against the turbulent backdrop of the American Revolutionary War, The Patriots continues the Surviving Adversity series with a gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and the unbreakable will to endure. As colonial America fractures under the weight of conflict, ordinary men and women are forced to choose sides, protect their […]

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Progress Update: Book Three — The Patriots — Is Underway

The next chapter in the Surviving Adversity series is officially in motion. I’m excited to share that Book Three, The Patriots, is now underway, and the story is already taking shape. The first chapter is nearly complete in draft form, setting the foundation for what will become one of the most pivotal installments in the

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Website Update: A Better, Faster Experience Is on the Way

Over the next week, mikestanfield-author.com will be going through a full structural overhaul — the kind of behind‑the‑scenes renovation that doesn’t always look dramatic from the outside, but makes a world of difference once the dust settles. This restructuring touches the core of how the site loads, responds, and delivers content. Pages that once took

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Colonists 1st Draft Half Written

The Colonists – Surviving Adversity Series, Book II

I’m excited to share that Book Two of the Surviving Adversity series, The Colonists, has officially been published. You can now find it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in ebook, paperback, and hardcover formats. This chapter pushes deeper into the world introduced in The Outcasts, expanding the stakes, the conflicts, and the choices that

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