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Michael Zajaczkowski

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Michael’s first novel, The Color Of Dreams, won the IAN Book Of The Year Award for Spiritual Fiction, and was awarded Booklife’s “Editor’s Pick”: “Readers of inspirational fiction will enjoy this story of a man, an angel, and the work it takes to build happiness and fulfillment.” Midwest Book Review describes his writing as “poetic…and highly descriptive and evocative,” and says, “Libraries…will find it easy to recommend to readers looking for uplifting, inspirational tales of transformation that emerge from following one's dream." His first book, The Owner’s Manual to Life, How to Worry Less and Enjoy Life More, features 100 inspirational quotes (such as, “Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.” —Ruth Ann Schabacker) with short essays that help us live life with more kindness, empathy, and joy. He sends out three new quotes each Wednesday to subscribers worldwide. You can sign up for free by visiting his website: Michaelzbooks.com Michael writes and lives in the town of Cary, NC.
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The Color of Dreams

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PictureThe 2025 IAN Award for Spiritual Fiction
​Metaphysical Fiction

“Readers of inspirational fiction will enjoy this story of a man, an angel, and the work it takes to build happiness and fulfillment.”—Booklife (Editor’s Pick)

What if the key to saving your dreams—and your family—came in the form of a tiny, mystical angel?

Ben Davidson’s life is unraveling. He loses his job unexpectedly, his family is slipping away, and the dream he once shared with his father is on the verge of collapse. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, a magical encounter with a glowing little angel reveals six powerful spiritual truths. Will it be enough to help Ben turn his life around before it’s too late?

Set in the late 1980s in the Pacific Northwest, The Color of Dreams weaves an enchanting tale of perseverance, love, and the mystical forces that shape our reality. As Ben embarks on a journey of self-discovery, the angel teaches him lessons that challenge his deepest fears and awaken his long-buried faith in himself.

In this life-affirming novel, readers will be drawn into Ben’s journey as he learns:
  • How dreams are born from a higher source
  • Why thoughts become reality
  • The power of choosing faith over fear
  • How to “Imagine better than the best you know”
  • How to trust the “why” of your dreams and let the “how” unfold
  • And most of all, how to help others by letting your inner light shine

​Will Ben be able to apply these life-changing lessons to rebuild his broken life, rekindle his family’s love, and revive the dream he thought was lost? With heartfelt moments of inspiration and a touch of metaphysical magic, The Color of Dreams is a soul-stirring story that reminds us of the power of believing in ourselves and the beauty of second chances.

Perfect for fans of metaphysical fiction, spiritual transformation, and heartwarming stories of redemption, this novel will leave you inspired to chase your own dreams and embrace the possibilities of life’s unseen magic.

The Color of Dreams Book Reviews


The Owner's Manual to Life: Simple Strategies to Worry Less and Enjoy Life More

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Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Psychology

In this instant classic self-help guide, author Michael Z. gives us all the "missing life" manual we need to live happier, less stressful lives.

This inspirational guide provides you with 100 practical, often lighthearted, and immediately useful tips, strategies, and techniques to help you reduce stress and anxiety, and to discover the sense of peace and happiness you’ve been looking for. You’ll learn how to:
  • Trust yourself and live life more confidently
  • Deal with feelings of resentment or anger toward others
  • Set healthy boundaries around family members and in relationships
  • Find the opportunities in unexpected setbacks
  • Deal with difficult people
  • Listen to your inner voice and make choices that are right for you
  • Find the joy in the little things in life and live with more gratitude and serenity
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​Using Michael Z’s gentle suggestions will help you live more gracefully, more mindfully, and with an increased awareness of and appreciation for the joy that is available to you whenever you slow down to see it. Life truly is rich and full of wondrous presents, and, as one of the included sayings reminds us, it’s up to us to untie the ribbons of these gifts each day. Having this inspiring book with you as you go through life’s journey will help smooth out the bumps in the road you encounter, turning the peaks and valleys you may experience now into gentle rolling hills. You can live a kinder and gentler life, and this kind and meaningful book shows you how.
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