Michelle Michiko Sagara is a Canadian author of fantasy literature, active since the early 1990s. She has published under the names Michelle Sagara, Michelle West (using her husband's surname), and Michelle Sagara West. Sagara has been nominated twice for the prestigious John W. Campbell Award.

Residing in Toronto, she is also employed part-time at Bakka-Phoenix, a local bookstore. Her writing has captivated many readers worldwide, and her contributions to the fantasy genre are highly recognized.

Michelle is not only an author but also a bookseller and a lover of literature. She expresses a profound passion for reading, which she considers one of her life-long interests. Her work is characterized by a deep appreciation for storytelling, and she is sometimes paid for her opinions in the esteemed Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction.

Michelle lives with her husband and two children in Toronto. Despite her love for stories and books, she humorously regrets not having any dogs.

Reading has been a constant in her life, even before she became an author. She treasures the ability to engage with new works and is always on the lookout for exciting new stories.