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BACKGROUND
Misty is a Michigan author (from Chesterfield/New Baltimore, and currently living in Macomb Township) with over 18 books in print. Once a high school dropout, she now holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism and writes young adult novels under Misty Provencher, and adult titles under Misty Paquette. Previously agented with Caryn Wiseman of the Andrea Brown Agency, Misty also worked with Twilight author, Stephenie Meyer’s agent, Jodi Reamer, on Misty’s young adult novel, Cornerstone.
In 2011, Misty decided to open her own publishing label (Corner Stone Publishing) and become an independent author, as well as a cover designer.
Previous Speaking Engagements
2019, North Oldham Middle School, Goshen, KY
Guest speaker. The full 6th grade student body read her novel, Cornerstone, and teacher, Danielle Hardy, created an entire curriculum around the book. Over 100 students signed up to meet the author at a special hosted breakfast. Misty did four assembly presentations based on the theme of overcoming adversity and also met with a group of accelerated students at lunch to discuss ways in which to progress their writing careers.
Mrs. Hardy created a video that showed the high degree of student engagement and interest in the book and the curriculum created around it. View the video HERE.
For more videos exchanged with North Oldham students, click here.
2019, Henry Ford Hospital, Macomb, MI
Delivered a speech on compassion, using Weeds of Detroit as a backdrop. Tied the staff’s constant quest to provide compassion on the job to the author’s journey toward compassion as a runaway, while living in Detroit.
2013-2017, Utopia Con, Nashville, TN
Invited panelist, appearing on numerous panels each year discussing personal writing journey and process, publishing process, networking, writing style, branding and marketing, creating a serial series etc.
2015, 2017, 2018, Dakota High School
Presented four workshops per each event, in each year, discussing the author’s daily life, specifics of career, writing tips and process, publication, and the importance of remaining in school.
2017, Leon & Lulu, Clawson, MI
Public reading and signing, excerpts from best selling novel, Cornerstone and Weeds of Detroit.
2016, Leadership Macomb
Keynote speaker. Used Weeds of Detroit to discuss the topic of bringing community together.
2016, APN TV Media
Interview for television broadcast. Spoke about young adult and adult books, focusing primarily on Weeds of Detroit and the author’s experiences upon which the novel is based.
2016, Macomb Rotary
Keynote speaker. Spoke about the novel, Weeds of Detroit, what was true and what was not, the author’s publishing journey and life experiences as a reformed runaway and drop-out.
2015, Great Lakes Book Bash, Kalamazoo, MI
Led a workshop for aspiring writers on how to begin and grow your writing network in order to produce and market more effectively.
2013, DesignsForEyes, Commerce Twp, MI
Eyes on Misty Provencher event, spotlighting the author and her books. Presentation on newest book released, followed by open discussion on the content of the author’s books and answering reader questions about books, author life, and publication.
Information on availability and booking Misty Paquette/Provencher for your event, please CLICK HERE.