About Michelle

Michelle Begley was a talented writer and insightful critique partner who dreamed of publishing one of her many children's book manuscripts. A long-time volunteer for the SCBWI’s Rocky Mountain Chapter, Michelle launched the chapter’s mentor program in 2010 and continued serve as the program's administrator until she was killed by a distracted driver in January, 2015. In her memory, regional advisors Todd Tuell and Lindsay Eland agreed to rename the program The Michelle Begley Mentor Program to ensure that Michelle’s legacy would continue to encourage her fellow writers for years to come.