By Michelle Keller, Author
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364 First Dates
After a blindsiding divorce at 40, Emma Vanderhorn, a longtime music and culture writer at PressSound, agrees to go on one date a day for an entire year. She expects awkward silences, free appetizers, and maybe a decent story or two. What she doesn’t expect? A national following, unexpected podcast fame, and a personal reckoning with every red flag she’s ever ignored—including her own.
364 First Dates is a sharp, funny, and emotionally honest novel about one woman’s wildly public search for real connection in a world of curated profiles and ghosted promises. Through voice notes, episode transcripts, and brutally honest recaps, Emma shares the good, the bad, and the “please tell me this isn’t real”—one date at a time.
It’s part romcom, part self-reinvention, and all heart. The story of a woman who turns heartbreak into humor, strangers into stories, and a year of dating chaos into clarity.
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I create captivating articles, heartwarming romantic comedies, host fun karaoke events, and provide exceptional customer experiences, all infused with humor, kindness, and a sprinkle of whimsy.
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About By Michelle Keller
Author | Journalist | Christian Karaoke
Welcome to ByMichelleKeller.com — the home of author and journalist Michelle Keller. With over 20 years of storytelling experience, she blends humor, heart, and sharp observation across everything from luxury travel to the lumber industry to modern dating. Her debut novel, 364 First Dates, follows Emma Vanderhorn as she transforms her love life into a hit podcast. Up next: Duet @ Gate No. 68, where two karaoke stars are one layover away from a life-changing harmony.
Off the page, Michelle works full time helping musicians, podcasters, and audiophiles fine-tune their setups and sound — keeping the tone clear both behind the scenes and under the spotlight. It’s a role that’s deepened her appreciation for music’s power and shaped the heartbeat of her fiction. Her stories are laced with melody, emotion, and the occasional behind the scenes nod.
She’s also the host of The Purposeful Heart, a Christian karaoke night that keeps her centered and faith-oriented with gratitude. The show combines clean comedy, community connection, and worship through song — one power ballad at a time.
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