We’re looking forward to introducing you to Michelle Navajas. Check out our conversation below.
Michelle, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I start my day with morning worship, thanking God for the gift of another beautiful day and for blessing me with a life filled with grace. I’m especially grateful for the amazing people around me—each one adding more joy, love, and meaning to my journey.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Michelle Ayon Navajas, an internationally bestselling author, and I’ve been incredibly blessed to see my books reach the #1 spot on Amazon within just 24 hours of their release. To date, I’ve had five consecutive #1 Amazon bestsellers—an achievement I’m truly grateful for. My latest novel, Locker, has become a global phenomenon, and I’m honored by the love and support it continues to receive from readers around the world.
Beyond fiction, poetry holds a special place in my heart. I’m proud to be a published poet with Spillwords Press New York, where three of my poems have been recognized as Publication of the Month. In March 2024, I was humbled to be named Author of the Month by Spillwords—an honor I deeply cherish.
My poetry has also been featured in Masticadores USA, Brazil, India, and the Philippines, reflecting my commitment to sharing stories that resonate across cultures. Currently, I serve as editor for both Hotel by Masticadores and Masticadores Philippines, where I continue to support and celebrate fellow writers from around the world.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I believe it was my father who first saw the true potential in me. He recognized my ability to write even before I could fully make sense of the words I was putting on paper or the stories I was trying to tell. He saw something in me that others often overlooked. He believed not only in my gift as a writer but also in my worth as a human being—someone deserving of love, purpose, and possibility.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I started writing anonymously on my blog over a decade ago. Back then, I didn’t fully realize the weight or reach of my words. But as I began publishing, I came to understand that my writing could be more than just self-expression—it could be a way to tell my own story, to confront my own pain, and to connect with others who carry pain of their own.
I write about the things that frustrate and wound me deeply—whether they’re personal struggles or the collective anguish of society. Right now, I’m especially troubled by the wars and injustices unfolding around the world, and by the persistent effects of corruption in my own country, the Philippines.
It breaks my heart to see people suffer over circumstances they cannot control. It hurts to witness mothers crying, grieving the loss—or the slow, uncertain suffering—of a wounded child. But what pains me most is seeing soldiers go off to war without the comfort of knowing they’ll make it home alive. These are the realities I carry into my writing—not for pity, but for truth. Because sometimes, telling the story is the only way we begin to heal.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
I’ve always believed that even in the worst situations, there is still goodness to be found—that no matter how dark the circumstances, people will always carry a kinder spot in their hearts. It’s a belief that many may not share with me, especially in a world often overshadowed by conflict, cruelty, and despair.
But I’ve seen it in the quiet moments—the stranger who helps without being asked, the mother who forgives, the soldier who chooses mercy. These small acts of grace remind me that human goodness, though often buried beneath pain or fear, never truly disappears.
It’s not naivety—it’s hope rooted in lived experience. And perhaps it’s a kind of defiance too: choosing to believe in light, even when the world insists on darkness.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I believe in making our dreams come true—because I am living proof that they do. Dreams, when paired with determination, skill, and consistent action, have the power to become reality. It doesn’t always happen right away, and rarely does it unfold exactly as we imagined. But in time—often in the perfect time—they come to life, just when we need them most, and when we’ve grown enough to truly deserve them.
Looking back, I realize that the delays, detours, and disappointments were never denials. They were shaping me—preparing me not just to receive the dream, but to carry it with grace and responsibility.
This is the story I want people to tell about me when I’m gone—that I was someone who believed in dreams, who worked for them with heart and determination, and who showed that with patience and faith, they really can come true.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://wordpress.com/sites/michnavs.wordpress.com
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- Other: https://wordpress.com/home/hotelmasticadoreshouse.wordpress.com
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