About Michael Garrell
Michael Garrell is a native New Yorker, visual artist, former fashion model, and actor. He is also an advocate for the physically and developmentally disabled, and advocates in the area of housing in all boroughs of the city. Writing has always been a strong aspect of not only his creativity, but of service to those who seek his assistance in human services.
All Blondes Live In Manhattan is a unique story with five main characters, four being the unexpected city blondes, and the fifth being the borough of Manhattan. Michael has always had a fascination with the city he was born in, and of the people in it. Perhaps this is a love letter, in a matter of speaking, to many of the women who are not celebrated often enough. The many women who struggle to find meaning, purpose, and love. Michael is a writer who seeks to find humanity.
Michael’s Motivation Behind the Book
His Own Words:
My motivation to write "All Blondes Live In Manhattan," is pretty much a love letter to all the strong women in my family, and to the multitudes of strong women, everywhere, but especially in New York. Growing up in New York City, one doesn't need to look very far for women like the ones I described in my book, or in my life. The four amazing women in my story did not start out as Blonde. Each one of them transforms, due to their connection with one another. It is the awakening of the spirit within them that brings them together in a most unique way, and speaks to a higher purpose. The city challenges them to be more confident, more resilient, and self reliant. Truth be told, Manhattan will never be the same again, and neither will you...
