Mike Fontana has worked in the Aerospace Engineering Industry for over 25 years, designing and manufacturing structures for both spacecraft and aircraft. He received his engineering degree from California State University, Long Beach, and played baseball for the Dirtbags (where he still holds records today). After college, he was drafted by the California Angels, but his professional career was cut short by an unfortunate knee injury.

After baseball, Mike worked as an engineer for Hughes Aircraft, Boeing Satellite Systems, and General Atomics. During COVID, he found time for a few long-overdue projects: gardening, good bourbon, and his true passion, creative writing.

In 2019, Mike found the inspiration to begin writing Seminal Event. He is very excited for the release of his debut novel, Seminal Event, in the winter of 2026.

Mike is a cancer survivor, and when he's not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include gardening, building things with his hands, and teaching young baseball players how to pitch.

You might find him on social media, posting about gardening and other backyard projects. Sports, science fiction, great old-fashioned recipes, and occasionally, his writing are topics he loves to discuss.

Mike also likes to cook, and his six-generation marinara and his mother's chocolate chip cookies are among his favorite recipes.

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