About the Author
Michael Droste is a musician, teacher, and visionary storyteller who writes where science fiction meets soul.
As the architect of The Last Spark Trilogy, Droste fuses deep philosophical inquiry with cinematic world-building and emotional resonance. His work explores memory, identity, artificial intelligence, and the mysterious thread that binds them all—what he calls “the spark.” With a lyrical style honed through years as a songwriter and composer, he builds universes that feel as intimate as they are infinite.
In The Heretic Sparkfall, the final book of the trilogy, Droste brings his sweeping galactic vision to its most transcendent moment—blending quantum logic, mythic rebellion, and fractured love into a finale that questions the very nature of remembrance. His characters don’t just fight for the future—they fight for the continuity of who they truly are.
Based in Illinois, Michael Droste is also the founder of TrumpetStudio.com, WindyTown.com, and Xelanth.com, and has published numerous books on music education, creativity, and digital craft. His passion lies in building worlds—whether through novels, lyrics, or lesson plans—that inspire others to discover their own spark.
When not writing, he’s composing, teaching, or chasing down the next great question hiding in silence.
