Michelle Monaco was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Orange County, California, after college. She accepted Jesus as her Savior in 1972 during the Jesus Revolution. Michelle taught elementary school and adult education in Santa Ana, California. Now, she is retired and lives with her cat, Nathaniel Izakov, near her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. She spends her time painting, writing, volunteering at a cat shelter, and sharing the Good News.