Michael John

Michael John’s journey from college physics major to channeling the wisdom of St. Elizabeth defies conventional paths, embodying the spirit of exploration, reinvention, and an intimate connection with history. His latest work, Rings of Time: The Once and Present Queen, is not just a novel—it’s a culmination of decades of spiritual insight, personal experiences, and a deeply transformative creative process that began when he left academia behind to pursue a quest for knowledge beyond the textbooks.

Michael’s decision to abandon a full scholarship and promising career as a physicist wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. Facing an existential crisis, he realized that the life laid out for him wasn’t aligned with the person he wanted to become. So, he did what many only dream of—he hit the road. With no clear destination but a burning desire to understand the world and himself, Michael spent two years traveling coast to coast, gathering life experiences and awakening his natural talent as a graphic artist. His journey culminated in his first 700-page novel, Conceived in Love, a raw, heartfelt account of those transformative years.

Despite his newfound love for writing, the next chapter in Michael’s life wasn’t without its challenges. Becoming a father meant grappling with responsibilities he had never known before. He supported himself and his family by doing freelance graphic work, earning just enough to survive and, astonishingly, to buy a house and an airplane in McCall, Idaho. But this peaceful chapter was interrupted when unforeseen legal troubles involving their property forced Michael to leave his home and face a minimum prison sentence.

What could have been a devastating moment in his life became an unexpected opportunity for creative growth. During his time in prison, Michael immersed himself in writing, dedicating long hours to developing Alloy Over Ice, a science fiction novel, and what would become his magnum opus, Rings of Time: The Once and Present Queen. His time in confinement was not wasted—it was a period of intense focus, where ideas flourished and the narratives he had long been working on began to take their true form.

Rings of Time emerged as a result of Michael’s deep research into the Inquisition, a historical period that fascinated him for its unresolved ethical questions that still resonate today. His unique approach to history saw him channeling the spirit of St. Elizabeth, a figure who, over the span of 15 years, provided him with revelations and insights that transformed his storytelling into something beyond the ordinary. Through Elizabeth, Michael was able to explore the ideas of societal governance, morality, and the powerful forces shaping the past, present, and future.

Writing Rings of Time was not just about historical fiction; it was a spiritual endeavor, one that unfolded in ways Michael could never have predicted. What started as a historical novel turned into a 20-year journey that saw him revisiting castles, immersing himself in medieval records, and receiving profound wisdom through what he describes as a deep union with St. Elizabeth’s spirit.

Even now, Michael’s connection with the past continues to grow. His ongoing spiritual dialogue with St. Elizabeth has led him to greater understanding of life, DNA, time, and the intricate forces that bind us all. Rings of Time: The Once and Present Queen stands as a testament to this extraordinary partnership, as Michael continues to channel new insights and bring them to life in his writing.

Michael John’s story is more than a tale of one man’s creative process—it is the living embodiment of a quest for truth, connection, and meaning that transcends time and space. His journey, like his novel, continues to unfold, offering readers a glimpse into the power of perseverance, the depth of historical exploration, and the mysteries of the human spirit.

With Rings of Time, Michael invites us not just to read, but to join him in a shared experience of discovery, where past and present, reality and spirit, coalesce into a timeless narrative.