A maker at heart, Michael loves all things DIY. Michael is an award-winning poet, writer, and editor. He has published two books of poetry and has writing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, and many others. He has taught writing at colleges across the country, and managed many leading literary magazines to national prominence. Now, he’s excited to devote his energies full time to Howchoo. He currently resides in the Tampa-area with his wife and puppy.

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For those who love hobby electronics, burning themselves on soldering irons, and figuring out how the world works.

“It takes half your life before you discover life is a do-it-yourself project.” – Napoleon Hill