Michael Hertzog

Come see me today between 1:00 and 3:00 at Wanderlust in Bothell!

Reminder! Join us this Sunday/tomorrow to meet our favorite local authors! They will be at Wanderlust from 1 - 3 p.m. to talk about (and sign!) their books. Books for kids, young adults, and the rest of us! A great way to spend your Sunday afternoon!

Do you have kids that love graphic novels? Check out my new blog post of Lilly's top 20 graphic novels!

The Top 20 Graphic Novels as Selected by a Teacher's 10-year-old Daughter. My daughter is a voracious reader of graphic novels, so I asked her what some her favorites are. Without further adieu, and in no particular order, here are her top 20 graphic novels (or series). 1. Allergic, by Megan Wagner Lloyd (Author) and Michelle Mee Nutter (Illustrator) Info from Commonsensem...

Check out these reviews from a few classes I visited. They're heart-warming and hilarious!

Reviews From Kids! | Michael Hertzog Meeting with kids who love the book is ridiculously fun. I love all of their questions and the personal connections they've made to the characters. It's really touching to hear them talk about the characters as though they are friends that they feel like they know. 

How did Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project 'accidentally' take the lives of Americans on U.S. soil? Check out my middle-grade historical fiction novel about a small-town family forced to overcome the generational effects of nuclear fallout. Check out the reviews. 4.8 Stars!

Yelling at the Stars: A story of how the Manhattan Project "accidentally" took American lives Yelling at the Stars: A story of how the Manhattan Project "accidentally" took American lives

With the release of the new Oppenheimer movie, my book is selling 4x as many copies as usual on Amazon! Interested in a little-known, local, tragic, yet redeeming historical fiction story set within the Manhattan Project, check out my book, Yelling at the Stars!

Yelling at the Stars: A story of how the Manhattan Project "accidentally" took American lives Yelling at the Stars: A story of how the Manhattan Project "accidentally" took American lives

Over 250 people have downloaded my book so far today. Are you one of them? Will you be one of them? Would you consider sharing this link? Thanks! (Second link down)

https://www.freebooksy.com/read/genre/childrens/

I have a new book idea and I need your help. Do you have any stories that involve playing foursquare? Please do tell.

Don't let technology get in the way! Here's a handy page on my website to help make leaving a review for Yelling at the Stars super EASY! :) Thanks!

Please leave a review! | Michael Hertzog

I just bit the bullet and ordered reviews from Kirkus and Publisher's Weekly! They charge an exorbitant amount, but I want to know if it's as great as I think...or if it's time to focus on the next book. Fingers crossed!

If you read my book, please take a minute to leave a review on Amazon AND Goodreads if possible. I'm going to search for an agent soon and the numbers would really help. Thanks!

Amazon: https://a.co/d/ht2xzjk

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/98605643-yelling-at-the-stars

Yelling at the Stars Yelling at the Stars

Hear the inspiration behind my book and my story of fighting back against depression and anxiety.

LIVE: Michael Hertzog, author of “Yelling at the Stars” is also a 5th grade teacher, husband, father and has a dog named Poppy. Though diagnosed with depression since a young age, Michael is reaching for the stars.

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My first magazine article!

Read Michael Hertzog’s story “Stepping Away” in the May issue of Beneath Your Beautiful magazine.

VIEW ONLINE: https://beneathyourbeautiful.org/magazine
ORDER PRINT-ON-DEMAND: https://byb.li/PrintOnDemand

Know any 3rd-8th grade teachers that would like a free copy of my new middle grade book, Yelling at the Stars? Tag them here, or share this post. Thanks!

Yelling at the Stars: A family reels from the effects of WWII nuclear fallout, but this is far from the Japan of 1945. It's 2006 in Washington State, and the war just took another life. Yelling at the Stars: A family reels from the effects of WWII nuclear fallout, but this is far from the Japan of 1945. It's 2006 in Washington State, and the war just took another life.

Woohoo! My first verified review! Still at 5 stars!

I have two author visits set up for later this year! I'm so excited to get into schools and spread the love. If you are a teacher of 3rd grade+, consider having me visit. Or mention it to a teacher you know. Thanks to generous donors, I can provide free books for read-alouds ahead of time too!

I'll be doing a short reading and hopefully selling some books Monday at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park!

Look who I'm next to in the book store! In good company. Tae Keller

Hey! Did you know I have a website??? And on that website is a new blog! Check out my TOP 20 middle-grade books!

Bring your kids! Bring your friends! Bring your kids' friends! If you have a chance to repost this tonight, I wouldn't mind that either! Thanks!

I'm #1 in two categories on Amazon! Check it out! Spread the love!
https://www.amazon.com/Yelling-Stars-effects-nuclear-Washington-ebook/dp/B0BN9S5XPY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677362236&sr=8-1

https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/post/why-a-dad-hates-the-world-an-editorial-review-of-yelling-at-the-stars
Don't read the whole thing or it will give parts away, but here are the best quotes: 🙂

"Yelling at the Stars is an incredibly satisfying tale with its fair share of heart-warming moments, scattered with just the right amount of humor."

"This book is sure to become a treasured classic."

“'Yelling at the Stars” by Michael Hertzog receives five stars and the “Highly Recommended” award of excellence from The Historical Fiction Company"

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Don't read the whole thing or it will give parts away, but here are the best quotes: :)

"Yelling at the Stars is an incredibly satisfying tale with its fair share of heart-warming moments, scattered with just the right amount of humor."

"This book is sure to become a treasured classic."

“'Yelling at the Stars” by Michael Hertzog receives five stars and the “Highly Recommended” award of excellence from The Historical Fiction Company"

Why a Dad Hates the World - an Editorial Review of "Yelling at the Stars" Book Blurb: Asher seems to make his dad furious no matter what he does. In hopes of getting his dad back to normal, whatever that is, he looks for a way to fix it all. But he soon finds that he’s bitten off more than he can chew, when he discovers clues suggesting his Grandpa’s death may not hav...

Well, a nice start has now slowed tremendously. Anybody still need to get their copy of Yelling at the Stars?

WE ARE LIVE, PEOPLE!!!

Yelling at the Stars The middle grade novel written by a middle-grade teacher.

I am ecstatic right now! Just got this message from my editor today!

Check out my website at MichaelHertzog.com to sign up early and get a BOGOTAT coupon code! (Buy One Give One To A Teacher!)

Hey! Check out this blurb from my new book and let me know which cover you like the most!

12-year-old Asher McCovey wants his father back. His dad is technically still there, but he hasn’t been the same since Grandpa McCovey died.
When his Dad’s out-of-control anger gets him fired, Asher’s family is forced to uproot and move to Grandpa’s old farm, Asher has to leave his home, his school, and all of his friends. Well, except Mari. The last few years, Mari and Asher have hung out every time he came to visit his grandparents. She lives on the property with her little sister and dad, Manny, who runs the farm.
Asher seems to make his dad furious no matter what he does. In hopes of getting his life back to normal, whatever that is, Asher looks for a solution to fix it all. But he soon finds that he’s bitten off more than he can chew, when he discovers clues suggesting his grandpa’s death may not have been as natural as he was led to believe. The secrets he uncovers might change everything. But what does a nuclear bomb from 60 years ago have to do with his grandpa’s death and his dad's hatred of everything?
Asher, Mari, and their quirky little sisters team up to solve the mystery before Asher’s dad destroys the family. It doesn’t take long, though, for Asher to realize that trying to save someone else can end up putting your own heart at risk.
Through the support of Mari and their top secret spy sisters, Asher uncovers enraging revelations about his grandfather's death, but realizes, a little too late, that some mysteries are better left unsolved.

Welcome! My first middle grade novel, Yelling at the Stars, will be coming out the end of this year...and my second book is already being written! Join me on this journey! Comment here or head to the website to sign up for the mailing list! Thanks!

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