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Michael West

Michael West, a native of East Tennessee, has amassed a wealth of down-home wisdom from his travels and professional career as a Chief Executive Officer for several companies. His varied life has taught him the joy of trying new things and the comfort that comes from time with a good book. His writing reflects his easygoing storytelling style and diversity of thought; he seeks to entertain and inspire readers with stories that are sure to make the reader wonder, laugh, and think. Michael’s debut novel, Lost in the Holler, promises to engage readers with secrets that are revealed like a nesting doll. Michael is also the author of Mom’s Diary, a memoir about his mom’s struggle with cancer. Each week, Michael writes a column “I Was Just Thinking” on Substack. He is currently the Executive Chairman of Lirio, an agentic AI company focusing on patient engagement and behavior in healthcare.

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