Author Info Michael lives in the Tampa Bay area with his wife, Laura. They have a Daughter and one granddaughter at the time of this writing. His resume is varied, initially with 30 years in the music industry, holding many positions: President, Vice President of International Sales, Vice President, and General Manager with various Major and Independent Record Companies during the 70s, 80s and 90s. Current owner of ITI Music Corporation (ITI Records-started in 1982 and Warrant Music) and credited with over 100 jazz titles. Concurrent with the music industry, Dion served over 35 years in the Navy as an enlisted storekeeper and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer Navy Supply Officer. Upon retiring he taught Social Science in Middle and High schools in Pasco County.
News Second book to be published Fall 2018, "The Music Disc Murder". “The Music Disc Murder” time frame is during 1973 and 1974 and is based on a true story occurring in the Los Angeles area. Names of course have been changed and some of the characters have also been modified to reflect the depth of the story. It is set in a time when life in the music and record industry was somewhat “free and easy”. The murder was heavily investigated by the LAPD due to the fact that it was a real known corporation who at the time owned a record company. The main semi-fictional characters are Shelley Wright and Shelley Noble, along with Bobby and Jimmy Columbo. Read more