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

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.