Hi, I’m Michelle!

I’m an author and illustrator who works with words and images to make space for conversations we don’t always know how to have—about grief, anxiety, menopause, money, and personal change.

My creative work spans fiction and nonfiction, exploring emotional healing, transformation, and moments of everyday magic. I also collaborate on a limited number of aligned projects in mental health, end-of-life care, and finance, bringing clarity and care to complex topics.

Alongside my kids, I create picture books and middle grade mysteries under the pen name A.J. Kormon—stories full of curiosity, creativity, and heart.


Where words and pictures meet.


I’m addicted to comics and oracle card decks, so I started creating my own. Check out my illustration portfolio for more samples or click the image below to head over to my SolVin Creative card deck shop!