Michelle Mahoney is the self-published author of Fighting Darkness, her first book and Choose Happy, her second. She previously taught elementary school for 15 years and earned her master's degree in special education, specializing in behavioral analysis. She is currently a behavior specialist for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Writing has always been a passion for Michelle. She has diaries dating back to when she was 10 years old. In her early twenties, she was an intern with the Somerville Times in Somerville, MA, Her passions include advocacy for others, reading, and writing. She enjoys spending time with her three kids, Angelina, Hannah, and Johnny, and her husband, John. You can find her reading in her hammock with her dog Trinity nearby or writing in her favorite chair with her cat Kiko in her lap.