Work samples

  • Enso Poem by Michael Doane
    Enso Poem by Michael Doane
    Michael Doane writes short daily poems he calls "Enso Poems." Drawing an enso is the ancient tradition of painting a circle in one swift stroke. These daily pseudo-haikus embody this tradition in poetry. The format: two lines, 10/3 syllables.
  • Postcard Series by Michael Doane
    Postcard Series by Michael Doane
    After publishing his first novel, The Crossing, in October 2016, Michael Doane wanted to find a unique way to get the word out. He had been collecting postcards for quite some time, so he dug them out of his desk drawer and begin typing quotes from his novel on them. They were sent off to friends, family, and people who just might be interested in a story like The Crossing and are still available if you simply ask.
  • The Crossing, A Travel Story About a Boy In Love
    The first four chapters of Michael Doane's novel, The Crossing. A boy leaves home in search of a lost love, and in the end, finds himself. This is not your typical love story.
  • Blackout Poem by Michael Doane
    Blackout Poem by Michael Doane
    Michael Doane published his first novel, The Crossing, in October of 2016. Writing a novel is hard; deconstructing it is even harder. These poems are ripped straight from the pages of The Crossing, and give the author a medium to explore the thoughts he left unspoken.

About Michael

Harford County
Michael Doane was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1989. He studied classical literature and languages at the University of Maryland, and now lives in rural Maryland with his wife, Emily. In his spare time he hikes, travels, and reads as often as possible.


His debut novel, The Crossing, was published October 2016 by Kalmia Books. Mike is also co-host of Between Pages Podcast… more

Postcard Series

After publishing his first novel, The Crossing, in October 2016, Michael Doane wanted to find a unique way to get the word out. He had been collecting postcards for quite some time, so he dug them out of his desk drawer and begin typing quotes from his novel on them. They were sent off to friends, family, and people who just might be interested in a story like The Crossing and are still available if you simply ask.
  • Postcard Series by Michael Doane
    Postcard Series by Michael Doane
    After publishing his first novel, The Crossing, in October 2016, Michael Doane wanted to find a unique way to get the word out. He had been collecting postcards for quite some time, so he dug them out of his desk drawer and begin typing quotes from his novel on them. They were sent off to friends, family, and people who just might be interested in a story like The Crossing and are still available if you simply ask.
  • Postcard Series by Michael Doane
    Postcard Series by Michael Doane
    After publishing his first novel, The Crossing, in October 2016, Michael Doane wanted to find a unique way to get the word out. He had been collecting postcards for quite some time, so he dug them out of his desk drawer and begin typing quotes from his novel on them. They were sent off to friends, family, and people who just might be interested in a story like The Crossing and are still available if you simply ask.
  • Postcard Series by Michael Doane
    Postcard Series by Michael Doane
    After publishing his first novel, The Crossing, in October 2016, Michael Doane wanted to find a unique way to get the word out. He had been collecting postcards for quite some time, so he dug them out of his desk drawer and begin typing quotes from his novel on them. They were sent off to friends, family, and people who just might be interested in a story like The Crossing and are still available if you simply ask.

Blackout Poetry Series

Michael Doane published his first novel, The Crossing, in October of 2016. Writing a novel is hard; deconstructing it is even harder. These poems are ripped straight from the pages of The Crossing, and give the author a medium to explore the thoughts he left unspoken.
  • Blackout Poem by Michael Doane
    Blackout Poem by Michael Doane
    Michael Doane published his first novel, The Crossing, in October of 2016. Writing a novel is hard; deconstructing it is even harder. These poems are ripped straight from the pages of The Crossing, and give the author a medium to explore the thoughts he left unspoken.
  • Blackout Poem by Michael Doane
    Blackout Poem by Michael Doane
    Michael Doane published his first novel, The Crossing, in October of 2016. Writing a novel is hard; deconstructing it is even harder. These poems are ripped straight from the pages of The Crossing, and give the author a medium to explore the thoughts he left unspoken.

Enso Poetry

Michael Doane writes short daily poems he calls "Enso Poems." Drawing an enso is the ancient tradition of painting a circle in one swift stroke. These daily pseudo-haikus embody this tradition in poetry. The format: two lines, 10/3 syllables.
  • Enso Poem by Michael Doane
    Enso Poem by Michael Doane
    Michael Doane writes short daily poems he calls "Enso Poems." Drawing an enso is the ancient tradition of painting a circle in one swift stroke. These daily pseudo-haikus embody this tradition in poetry. The format: two lines, 10/3 syllables.
  • Enso Poem by Michael Doane
    Enso Poem by Michael Doane
    ​Michael Doane writes short daily poems he calls "Enso Poems." Drawing an enso is the ancient tradition of painting a circle in one swift stroke. These daily pseudo-haikus embody this tradition in poetry. The format: two lines, 10/3 syllables.

Typewriter Poetry

Since Michael Doane was 19 and his now-wife bought him his first typewriter as a gift, he's been obsessed. These typewriter poems allow Michael to explore life and love in a way other mediums don't. Short, simple, and to the point, these are letters Michael writes to himself and to those he holds dear.
  • Typewriter Poem by Michael Doane
    Typewriter Poem by Michael Doane
    Since Michael Doane was 19 and his now-wife bought him his first typewriter as a gift, he's been obsessed. These typewriter poems allow Michael to explore life and love in a way other mediums don't. Short, simple, and to the point, these are letters Michael writes to himself and to those he holds dear.
  • Typewriter Poem by Michael Doane
    Typewriter Poem by Michael Doane
    Since Michael Doane was 19 and his now-wife bought him his first typewriter as a gift, he's been obsessed. These typewriter poems allow Michael to explore life and love in a way other mediums don't. Short, simple, and to the point, these are letters Michael writes to himself and to those he holds dear.

The Crossing, A Travel Story About a Boy In Love

A boy leaves home in search of lost love, and in the end, finds himself. This is not your typical love story. The Crossing transcends time and captures the essence of what it means to be young, wandering, lost. 

Published by Kalmia Books in October 2016, The Crossing is Michael Doane's third novel written, first published. It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, Gumroad, and through other major retailers.

What Readers Are Saying...

"A powerful coming of age tale."
-Emily Oliverio

"Among the best things I've read this year."
-Ricardo Fayet

"Existential and essential."
-Robin Feldman

"Hauntingly beautiful."
-Emily Smith

"I'm enjoying the ride."
-Eric Walther
  • The Crossing, A Travel Story About a Boy In Love
    The Crossing, A Travel Story About a Boy In Love
    Proud moment of Michael Doane holding his first copy of The Crossing.
  • The Crossing, A Travel Story About a Boy In Love
    The Crossing, A Travel Story About a Boy In Love
    Another proud moment of Michael Doane with his first printed copy of The Crossing.
  • The Crossing Pre-Orders
    The Crossing Pre-Orders
    Pre-ordered copies of The Crossing were signed, stamped, and delivered old-timey style (by car, not horse). They also included a signed, one-of-a-kind post card from Michael Doane's Post Card Series.
  • The Crossing Unboxing
    The Crossing Unboxing
    A happy customer unboxing their copy of The Crossing.
  • Readers of The Crossing
    Readers of The Crossing
    Happy readers of The Crossing!
  • Readers of The Crossing
    Readers of The Crossing
    Another happy reader of The Crossing!
  • Readers of The Crossing
    Readers of The Crossing
    More happy readers!
  • Readers of The Crossing
    Readers of The Crossing
    Michael Doane has the best fans ever!
  • Readers of The Crossing
    Readers of The Crossing
    The Crossing was made possible by these people. Michael Doane's closest friends threw him a surprise launch party when the book was published to celebrate his success.
  • Michael Doane Signing The Crossing
    Michael Doane Signing The Crossing
    Michael Doane signing copies of The Crossing and post cards from the Post Card Series in preparation for the pre-order launch.