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Michele Lee Sefton is a poet, masterful storyteller, and veteran English teacher whose debut novel, Jade’s Broken Bridge, is a work of literary fiction inspired by true events. Her writing explores resilience, empowerment, and fully embracing one’s past through the lens of fresh perspective and the resolve to live authentically. Michele Lee is available for guest appearances, speaking engagements, and book readings.

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“Chandler author releases first novel”
Chandler author Michele Lee Sefton, a writer of poetry and poetic prose with two five-star novellas, has made her full-length fiction debut with “Jade’s Broken Bridge,” released on Amazon on Oct. 10 under her imprint, Tumbleweed Spirit Press.

A coming-of-age story set against the late 1980s in Arizona and Fairbanks, Alaska, Jade’s Broken Bridge follows a young woman navigating fractured family ties, addiction and the pursuit of survival in the shadows of the adult entertainment industry.

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“Angels at heart of Chandler author’s first novel”
by Ken Sain

Chandler author Michele Lee Sefton believes there are angels in everyone’s life – people just might not recognize them.

“There are angels out there who are there to help us,” Sefton said. “Like the character in the story, she came across as few. There are people we know, we know their names, there are people out there who can help us on our path.”

Those angels play a critical role in helping Jade, the central character in Sefton’s debut novel, “Jade’s Broken Bridge.”

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12News Today in AZ
Heart of the Matter Podcast
A Reading from Chapter One, “A Dying Wish,” The Chill Room

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"A passionate, gritty tale of impossible choices and ultimate redemption. An impressive debut."

—Jennifer Gooch Hummer, bestselling author, Veridian Sterling Fakes It

"A harrowing yet beautifully rendered chronicle of loss, self-destruction, and the long road to self-acceptance.”

—Kirkus Reviews

"Sefton triumphs with this riveting portrait of a broken girl desperate for the light....”

—BookLife

"It's a coming-of-age book for readers who appreciate storytelling that doesn’t flinch ... Jade’s Broken Bridge is both a cautionary tale and a testament to the strength it takes to rebuild."

—San Francisco Book Review

"A deep, thoughtful, and immersive read that will stay with you long after the final sentence."

—Ginger Scott, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestselling author
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