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Quick Facts
Name: Mike Klaassen
Occupation: Author
Location: American Midwest
Known For: Superpower Life Skills series; writing craft guides; award-winning fiction
Primary Themes: Human capability, resilience, leadership, intentional living, storytelling
Genres: Nonfiction, writing craft, historical fiction, survival fiction, folktale retellings
Website: www.mikeklaassen.com
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Author Bio
Short Bio (for introductions)
Mike Klaassen is the author of the Superpower Life Skills series, practical writing guides, and award-winning novels exploring resilience and responsibility.
His work helps readers develop real-world competencies through clear frameworks and meaningful storytelling.
Full Bio (for articles and features)
Mike Klaassen is the author of the Superpower Life Skills series, practical writing guides for fiction authors, and award-winning novels that examine resilience, responsibility, and the consequences of human choice.
His work is grounded in the belief that many of the competencies that shape a life can be intentionally developed.
Through structured frameworks and real-world application, his nonfiction equips readers with tools for meaningful growth, while his fiction explores those same qualities through character and consequence.
His novels The Brute, Cracks, and Backlash: A War of 1812 Novel have been honored with the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and his work has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews and Midwest Book Review.
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Book Covers & Media Images
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Writing Craft Books
Superpower Life Skills
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Writing Craft Books
Superpower Life Skills
Interview Topics
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- The life skills young people need—but are rarely taught
- How parents build resilience and responsibility
- Emotional intelligence as a practical skill
- Leadership as a developed capacity
- Why most novels fail structurally—and how to fix them
- Writing fiction that matters
- What stories reveal about choice and consequence
Recognition
- B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree (multiple titles)
- Praised by Kirkus Reviews
- Featured in Midwest Book Review
- Recognized by Readers’ Favorite
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mike@mikeklaassen.kscoxmail.com
Helping people build stronger lives through powerful stories and practical life skills.