Michele Clarizio is a debut author whose journey to publication is as powerful as the story she’s written. Though her creative spark first appeared in a middle school art class, life took her down a practical path—earning a degree in International Finance and working in corporate America. It wasn’t until a quiet Mother’s Day afternoon with a good book that something shifted: she realized she didn’t just want to read stories—she wanted to write one.What followed was a decade-long journey of writing in the margins of life—late nights, weekends, and moments stolen between motherhood and work. The result is The Price of Truth—a gripping young adult mystery-thriller with threads of romance, trauma, and healing. It’s the first book in her Chasing Peace series, and it’s already resonating deeply with early readers.