Our Teachers
The Muse's instructors are all working writers and published authors who have taught courses at colleges, universities, and other community organizations. Read our teachers’ biographies and see what classes they are currently teaching.
Michael Krentz
Mike Krentz writes medical suspense, psychological thrillers, and military fiction featuring complex characters and relationships.
Born and raised in Arizona, Mike earned a classical degree in English from the University of San Francisco, a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and a Master of Public Health Degree from Johns Hopkins University.
Following a civilian career as an emergency physician, Mike rededicated his professional life to serve America's Navy and Marine Corps heroes and their families, and to honor their sacrifices in defending our freedom and way of life. His last active duty assignment was as 7th Fleet Surgeon on board the flagship, USS BLUE RIDGE.
After retiring from the US Navy, Dr. Krentz continued his service as a consultant supporting the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center. Upon completion of that mission, he returned to his earliest life passion as a full-time writer.
Dr. Krentz sits on the Board of Directors of The Muse Writerrs Center where he teaches fiction writing and leads an advanced fiction studio.
Mike's fiction works include the DR. ZACK WINSTON SERIES of medical conspiracy thrillers, the MAHONEY & SQUIRE SERIES of military fiction, and a standalone psychological thriller, ANGELS FALLING.
You can find Mike online at
www.mikejkrentz.com
www.facebook.com/MikeJKrentzAuthor
https://twitter.com/MikeJKrentz
https://www.instagram.com/mjkrentz/
https://www.tiktok.com/@mikekrentzauthor
Current Classes Taught
Previous Classes Taught
- 1-Day Creative Writing "Camp" for Adults (Mon. July 24)
- (Summer 2023)
- Discover Your Core Story, Explore the Secrets of Genre, and Find Your Lane
- (Fall 2023)
- From Core Story to Done Story
- (Summer 2023)
- How to Invent or Reinvent Yourself as a Writer: The Role of Core Story
- (Winter/Spring 2024)
- The Fiction Studio (Wednesday Mornings)
- (Fall 2022)
- The Fiction Studio (Wednesday Mornings)
- (Winter/Spring 2023)
- The Fiction Studio (Wednesday Mornings)
- (Summer 2023)
- The Fiction Studio (Wednesday Mornings)
- (Fall 2023)
- The Fiction Studio Wednesday Mornings
- (Summer 2024)
- The Muse Fiction Camp for Adults Day 1
- (Summer 2024)
- The Wednesday Morning Fiction Studio
- (Winter/Spring 2024)
- Weaving Multiple Plotlines and POVs to Keep Your Reader Turning the Page
- (Summer 2021)
- Weaving Multiple Plotlines and POVs to Keep Your Reader Turning the Page
- (Summer 2022)
- Weaving Multiple Plotlines and POVs to Keep Your Readers Turning the Page
- (Summer 2023)