Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by author Michael Otis, whose new novel Song of Seasons blends romance, music, and spirituality into a powerful story about love, identity, and mental health.

At the heart of the book is Mitchell, a young man living with bipolar disorder who makes a Faustian deal—trading his soul for musical success, with one condition: he must write the most authentic love song ever to win it back.

What follows is a journey through: 🎵 Fame and heartbreak 🖤 Mental health struggles 🧘 Spiritual awakening ❤️ The search for real, lasting love

But Song of Seasons is more than fiction—it's deeply personal.

Michael Otis draws from his own experience being diagnosed with Bipolar 1 at 19, a turning point that reshaped his life and led him to pursue writing after leaving a traditional career path. His work explores the idea that what we often see as a struggle can also be a source of creativity and truth.

His debut novel The Gifted was praised as a bold entry into YA speculative fiction, and now Song of Seasons continues that journey—blending romantic comedy, philosophical depth, and emotional honesty.

In this episode we discuss: 📖 Writing Song of Seasons 🧠 Living and creating with bipolar disorder 🎵 The connection between pain and art 💔 Love, loss, and personal growth 🔥 Turning life's darkest moments into creative fuel

This is a conversation about overcoming, creating, and finding meaning through storytelling.

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