Michael Cowan

Michael Cowan is a debut novelist whose life has unfolded across law, music, teaching, business and international travel. A confirmed Francophile, Cowan taught writing at UCLA School of Law, sang professional (including a summer performing at Radio City Music Hall), argued and won a case before the California Supreme Court, had two songs published as a member of ASCAP, co-owned a dairy manufacturing business, and served as general counsel for two major corporations, including Robert Redford’s Sundance Group. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, he attended Amherst High School, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan Law School. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife of nearly 50 years and their eccentric rescue dog Percie. He is a proud father of three, and grandfather of four.