Michelle Griep is an award-winning author who pens historical romances like a tea-sipping time traveler—full of heart, rich with adventure, and always with a mischievous glint in her eye. She’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas, and these days crafts stories that transport readers to richly drawn pasts—each one brimming with mystery, romance, and redemption.
Her stories have picked up their fair share of shiny gold stars—including a Christy Award for 12 Days at Bleakly Manor and a Carol Award for The Doctor’s Woman. She’s also landed finalist spots for the INSPY Awards with fan favorites like The Thief of Blackfriars Lane and The Captive Heart.
When she’s not wrangling wayward plotlines or swooning over her own heroes, Michelle can be found in her proper English garden battling armadillos and pretending her to-do list doesn’t exist. She lives in Missouri, where she’s always dreaming up her next story—and often crafting twists that lead her characters to hope, healing, and happily ever after.
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Awards
• Christy Award Winner – 12 Days at Bleakly Manor
Awarded by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, the Christy Award honors excellence in Christian fiction. 12 Days at Bleakly Manor won in the Historical Romance category for its strong storytelling, vivid setting, and spiritual depth.
• Carol Award Winner – The Doctor’s Woman (from The Courageous Brides Collection)
Presented by the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), the Carol Award recognizes outstanding Christian fiction across genres. Michelle’s novella stood out in the short historical category for its compelling characters and emotionally rich narrative.
• INSPY Award Finalist – The Thief of Blackfriars Lane, The Captive Heart
The INSPY Awards are reader-initiated and judge Christian fiction from both religious and general markets. Michelle’s books were finalists for their originality, literary quality, and redemptive themes.