This is the official home of Michael Brockbank, the author. Actually, he prefers to call himself a “writer” as he works on a variety of writing projects. Blogs, books, and clients are essentially the center of his universe.
Currently Available Books by Michael Brockbank
Kingmaker: The Witcham Chronicles, Book 1 
A Freelancer’s Tale Starting his professional writing career in 2012, Michael has provided content for thousands of clients worldwide while publishing his own works through various blogs and books. He also manages the WriterSanctuary YouTube channel where he helps other aspiring authors find their path.
Since 2021, Michael has put more effort into writing and completing new and old creative works.
And in his own words, “I’m just getting started.”
Something Fun…
In this video, Michael and his friend, Sam, go to Lookout Mountain in Colorado to take pictures for A Freelancer’s Tale. This was his first book published on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and various eBook platforms.
What’s New on the Blog?
- One Million Words Without AI? This Year is Gonna Rock!
Since I began recording all of the words I write and publish, I haven’t hit one million words. That’s mostly because most of my income nowadays doesn’t require a lot of writing. But in 2026, I am setting my sights on hitting a million words and then some, and all of it without the use of AI slop. - Making 2026 The Year of Action – Going Beyond Goals
Every year, I try to motivate myself by creating a theme that inspires me. For 2026, I’m going with “The Year of Action.” It’s similar to the Year of Effort I did a few years ago, but I have a lot of goals that focus more on being more active in my career as a freelancer, blogger, YouTuber, author, and home care provider. - Shadows Releases Today and This Weekend!
After a tad more than two years, Shadows of Atlantic City comes out today on Amazon for eBook and this weekend for printed copies. It’s easily one of my better books, according to myself and feedback from beta and regular readers. I’m quite excited for this one and look forward to continuing the story. - Wrapping Up Shadows, Finals, and Setting Goals for 2026
The last few weeks have been quite busy, both on and offline. And despite the chaos that makes up the vast majority of my life, I’m quite close to getting a lot of things done. I just need to keep squeezing out every minute I can to keep moving forward. - Back to the Drawing Board: Devising a Plan for Balance
It’s almost funny how things in my life shift so rapidly. A scheduling plan that looks amazing in Asana can quickly become haphazard and obsolete. I’ll need to come up with something that works if I want to challenge myself in 2026, though. It’s going to be a bit rough. - Finishing the Final Touches of Shadows Next Week (hopefully)
Now that the beta readers are done and comments made, it’s time to wrap up Shadows of Atlantic City to have it published in the next week or two. It’s about a month later than I wanted, but at least it’s virtually done. Just a few minor tweaks and a test print of the cover to go. - Adjusting to Being a Student Again – I’m Not 27 This Time
It’s been 22 years since I was in college. Back then, I was aiming for a degree in Computer Animation/Graphic Design. I had to drop because the financial aid department of Westwood, and many of the other staff, made continuing exceptionally difficult. Bottom line, I didn’t have the money to pay tuition.