Michael's Story
Michael Taverna is an accomplished filmmaker turned novelist who brings his cinematic storytelling sensibilities to the written page. As a veteran of the entertainment industry, Taverna has written, directed, and produced numerous notable films including "Managua" starring Academy Award winner Louis Gossett Jr., "By the Sword" featuring Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, and "Apartment 1303-3D" with Mischa Barton and Rebecca De Mornay. As founder and CEO of MonteCristo International Entertainment, Taverna established himself as a respected figure in global cinema, participating in major film markets from Cannes to Berlin while building a worldwide network of industry relationships. His work in film production and distribution exposed him to diverse storytelling traditions that now influence his literary voice.
Tuscany
After decades immersed in the visual language of cinema, Taverna relocated to the rolling hills of Tuscany, where the region's timeless beauty and rich cultural heritage inspired him to pursue a new creative direction. Now writing from his Italian retreat, he crafts suspense-filled narratives that blend his filmmaker's eye for vivid detail with complex character studies and international intrigue.
"RUN!" marks Taverna's powerful debut as a novelist, drawing on his global experiences and cinematic background to create a thriller that reads with the intensity and visual richness of a feature film.