Welcome. My name is Richard M. Grimsrud aka Will Michelet, author of the books, Mata Naveena, Jesse, a man good enough, Southern Cross, Loca, Si o no, The Original Sin, Ceremonial Cycles, Sinagua Greens, Empire Falls Fast, Sedona Roots A short novel, and Niña no more. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor
A former lawyer, educator, and Peace Corps volunteer who now resides in Sedona, Arizona. He earned his undergraduate degree in philosophy and economics from Ripon College and his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1971, focusing on litigation. For several decades, he practiced employment and Native American law in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he worked closely with tribal communities and developed a deep respect for their cultures and traditions.
During the 1960s, Michelet spent two years in Bihar, India, as a Peace Corps volunteer—a transformative experience that shaped his worldview and continues to influence his writing. Decades later…. Read More
