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Michael Benner

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Kidlit author, nature enthusiast, dad, and baseball fan. #scbwi, #12x12, #writersleaguetexas Author of Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story (debuting Summer 2026) Rep’d by Stacey Glick at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret https://www.michaelbennerwritesbooks.com

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Sep 30

Introducing Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story, the first book in my Delicious Duos series.

Words by me, illustrations by the amazing and incredibly talented Alison Hawkins. In stores July 7, 2026. Available for pre-order wherever books are sold!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 4d

Writing prompt for 10/31/25:

"When the witching hour arrives on Halloween night, I must..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 4d

Writing prompt for 10/30/25:

"The last thing you should ever say to a ghost is..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 5d

Writing prompt for 10/29/25:

"The lights dimmed and went out, and three pounding knocks rattled the door. I only had time to..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 8d

Writing prompt for 10/27/25:

"I opened my eyes, and there it was, looking at me from the foot of my bed..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 11d

Love this. Well done, and I wholeheartedly agree.

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 12d

Writing prompt for 10/23/25:

"The creepiest thing about a cemetery is..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 12d

A win for free speech!

Federal Judge Orders Permanent Injunction Against Texas Book Ratings Law

Judge Alan D. Albright of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas ordered a permanent injunction against mandatory book rating law HB 900 on October 21.

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 13d

Writing prompt for 10/22/25:

"A songbird landed on my shoulder..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 14d

Writing prompt for 10/21/25:

"After an hour carving this stupid pumpkin, it looks like a..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 15d

Writing prompt for 10/20/25:

"As soon as I hit the water, I knew I'd..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 19d

Writing prompt for 10/16/25:

"Straight from the ground came a..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 21d

Writing prompt for 10/14/25:

"The most amazing birthday present I ever got was a..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 25d

Writing prompt for 10/10/25:

"My neighbor is taking a vacation and while he's gone, he asked me to watch his very big, very stinky..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 26d

Writing prompt for 10/09/25:

"I hiked five miles. Five hot, miserable, sweat-drenched miles for..."

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 27d

Writing prompt for 10/08/25:

"The perfect amount of whipped cream on an ice cream sundae is..."

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 28d

Writing prompt for 10/07/25:

"What could I say? I'd never hit someone before..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Oct 3

Writing prompt for 10/03/25:

"I peered into the pitch black hole in the ground and decided to..."

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Oct 2

Writing prompt for 10/02/25:

"A heavy, musky odor filled the room, warning me that..."

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Oct 1

Writing prompt for 10/01/25:

"Happiness is when a ghost tells you..."

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Sep 30

Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Sep 29

Writing prompt for 9/29/25:

"I started liking haunted houses when..."

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Sep 29

Cover reveal part 1: The characters! Who are these lovable guys at the heart of the story. Any guesses?

Huge shoutout to the illustrator Alison Hawkins!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Sep 26

Coming next week, the cover reveal for my debut picture book! What could it be??

Written by me and illustrations by the amazing Alison Hawkins.

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Sep 25

Writing prompt for 9/25/25:

"I woke when something grabbed my arm. In the darkness I heard, 'You are mine, now.' ..."

Continue this thought for 5-minutes, non-stop, by hand, without editing. Have fun!

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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · Sep 23

I sat this scary scarecrow guy at the kitchen table. He's not very good at helping us with our puzzles, but he is good at giving us a fright every morning when we come downstairs and think someone is sitting at the table. 🎃 👻

#halloween #creepy