michael thompson ON all the perfect days, sophomore book & magical realism

May 23, 2025

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Welcome to Undercurrents of Romance with host Tracey Devlyn!

In Episode 32 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Michael Thompson to discuss his new magical realism romance, All the Perfect Days.

What if you knew exactly how long someone had left to live?

In All the Perfect Days, Michael Thompson blends magical realism and romance into a moving exploration of second chances, hard truths, and one man’s journey to heal old wounds—before time runs out.

💖 Magical Realism Romance | Second Chance, Forced Proximity

"Leaves you changed for the better." — Emma Grey, national bestseller

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Michael Thompson spent fifteen years working in the Australian media, where he won multiple awards for radio and journalism. His time is now divided between writing books and podcasting from his home in Sydney, where he lives with his wife and two children. All the Perfect Days is his second novel. Michael’s first book, How to Be Remembered, was published internationally in 2023, translated into seven languages, and is currently being adapted into a film.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Grab Your Copy of All the Perfect Days 💖 Magical Realism Romance
https://books2read.com/MThompsonATPD (universal link)

Author’s Website:
https://MichaelThompson.net.au

Instagram:
@MichaelThompsonAuthor

Michael’s Recommended Read:
The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
https://books2read.com/EGreyTLLN

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