Michael Shotter

What's new, you ask? "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" is nearly complete! ko-fi.com/post/The-Sig... I've started my first-ever crowdfunding effort! ko-fi.com/post/The-Big... I have 6 free eBooks this #SpookySeason! ko-fi.com/post/More-Fr... So, yeah... a lot! 🤪👍🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

As someone who proudly calls Pittsburgh home, I feel compelled to say, RIP Donnie Iris. "Ah! Leah!" and "The Rapper" are both great songs but for me, his quintessential banger will always be "Love is Like a Rock." If you've never heard it, give it a spin. 💿🎶🙂👍

A reminder that my last big eBook sale of the year starts this Sunday and runs through all of November. In the meantime, why not check out one of my free eBooks, which are perfect for spooky season! 🎃👍

My 2026 playlist has a few more bangers than I was expecting given how the year started. Definitely a lot worth checking out, and who knows what the next two months will bring? 🎶🙂👍 open.spotify.com/playlist/5by... #Spotify #music #playlist #newmusic #musicof2026

This is just as fun and maddening as it seems. Definitely better (and worse in some ways) with friends, and an absolute riot with the right group on voice chat. Don't take it too seriously. 👍 store.steampowered.com/app/3892270/... #coop #gambling #game #games #gaming

Last chance to grab "Fair Game" for free! This proved to be one of the more popular stories from "8," which I've always been tickled by as it features a variety of fun elements like my love of video games and interest in speculative technologies, and the effects they might have. 🪐📚🩸⚡️📚💙

FYI: I've made a new post over on Ko-fi summarizing my thoughts and stance on "AI." What's there likely won't be a surprise to anyone who's followed me for a while but I wanted to more formally state things and make the information more easily available. ko-fi.com/post/My-Thou...

It's been a busy reading year for me. 🤪 That's going to slow as 2027 approaches but I'll probably squeeze a few more books in before then. Reviews: Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/list/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/library/19?s... StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/s... 🪐📚🩸📚⚡️📚💙

FYI: I can confirm that all my audiobooks are now indeed in Kindle+ (formerly Kindle Unlimited) in the US. This includes "The Big Men" for those who prefer traditional narration to Virtual Voice. BTW: Virtual Voice is not "AI." I explain why here: vortex-1.blogspot.com/2025/06/my-t...

The whole "Kindle Unlimited" to "Kindle+" rebrand is interesting, especially given the inclusion of audiobooks in the US. Mine should all be available if anyone would like to give that a try. Curious to see what comes of it. Will we all start saying K+ instead of KU? 🤔

I know there are more than a few 2026 speculative-fiction books that have done better than "The Nemesis Legacy" this year but the fact is, there are a whole lot more that haven't. Thus, a big thank you to everyone who's helped make that happen. Seriously, thank you! 🚀🪐📚💙🙂👍

FYI: This is a fun, quick watch. Learned some interesting things about @joerlansdale.bsky.social and his works despite having previously seen him interviewed a few times. Give it a try, #booksky! 👍⚡️📚💙🩸📚🪐 tubitv.com/movies/10005...

Last chance to have "Hostile Takeover" for free! I conceived this story years before I wrote "The Big Men" but sat on the idea for decades until I felt I'd reached a point where my ability as a writer could do it justice. Thus, a very special point of entry into The Timelines was born. 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

My latest read: "Fallow" by @henrikgjelstrup.bsky.social Want some military sci-fi with unsettling "hunters" this spooky season? Give this one a look, #booksky! 👍🪐📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5600 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3ef8...

My latest read: "You Only Need One Kidney..." by @douglashackle.bsky.social Searching for some "on fleek" bizarro fiction this spooky season, #booksky? 👍🪐📚💙📚🩸 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5599 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/0c9f... #book

You may have noticed that I've been focusing a lot on giveaways this month. Several of them won't ever be happening again but it's also because I'm having a big eBook sale in November, likely the last of its kind. So, now truly is the best possible time to start reading my works. 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

Starter packs are always fun, and a great way to find new authors to check out who are present here on Bluesky. Here's another I was included in recently. Have a look, #booksky! 👍 🪐📚💙 go.bsky.app/8MrP8U1 #scifi #sciencefiction #author #writer #starterpack #starterpacks

My latest read: "Amityville Awakens" by @robertottone.bsky.social It doesn't get much more "spooky season." Some challenging themes but I enjoyed the ride. 👍🩸📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5596 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/9abe...

A final reminder that this is the last chance to grab "Office Hours" for free! Fans of "The Field Journal of Dr. Franklin Nod" and "Red" from "Shards" will be particularly intrigued but this one's blend of sci-fi, horror, and heart made it a hit for those new to The Timelines as well. 🪐📚🩸⚡️📚💙

My latest read: "The Knave of Graves" by @sjshank.bsky.social Looking for an S-tier dark fantasy read this spooky season? Look no further, #booksky! 👍 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5595 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/08fc... #books 🪐📚🩸📚💙

Was just reminded that I hadn't updated or shared this in a while, so let's fix that. Have a look, #booksky! 🪐📚🩸⚡️📚💙 go.bsky.app/MLax69U

ICYMI: While preparing for the launch of my first-ever crowdfunding effort, I did a series of posts on Ko-fi to better establish my presence there. Here's one of my favorites, about why I review books as an author. Have a look at all of them, #booksky! 🪐📚🩸⚡️📚💙 ko-fi.com/post/Why-I-R... #books #FYI

My latest read: "Below" by @kevharrison.bsky.social Looking for a brief-yet-potent spooky season read with noteworthy dynamics? Give this one a try, #booksky! 👍 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5594 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/bfe4... 🩸📚💙

Hard to believe it's been almost a year since @thenwt.bsky.social arrived on BlueSky. A big thank you to the 100+ followers who've shown their love for The Timelines since then. I've done my best to make it a good feed, not just for fans of my works, but for those of others as well. Phase 2 soon!

For the record: I have no issue with the concept of AI. What I have many huge issues with are the ways the technology industry at large has bastardized the premise in pursuit of a quick buck, which are lazy, fundamentally flawed, disreputable, foolish, and dangerous at best. 🤔

I've had "Wildermyth" for a while but just got around to giving it a try this past weekend. Very cool so far. I like the way the ability bar contextually changes based on what the characters are standing next to in the game world. Also, it has co-op! 👍 store.steampowered.com/app/763890/W...

Wanted to give everybody one last chance to grab "Paper or Plastic?" as it will never be free again. This one definitely shocked a few people when it was released back in 2024 but, as with all my other works, it eventually found its audience, and uniquely enhanced The Timelines.

Thrilled to report that donations to my first-ever crowdfunding effort have begun! Very pleased to have reached this point so quickly. If you'd like to check out the project in detail, make your own donation, or peruse my profile, here's the link: ko-fi.com/michaelshott...

ICYMI: My first-ever crowdfunding project has begun! Learn more: ko-fi.com/post/The-Big... #specfic #paranormal #thriller #horror #scifi #book #books #booksofbluesky #reading #readingcommunity #new #crowdfunding #project #TheBigMen #NWT #NodWellsTimelines #TheNodWellsTimelines #speculativefiction

My latest read: "Stage 3" by @kenstark.bsky.social Looking for a novel twist on zombies and the infected this spooky season? Give this one a try, #booksky! 👍 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5593 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/8671... 🪐📚🩸⚡️📚💙

NEW BLOG POST: The Big Men - The 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition Learn about my first-ever crowdfunding effort, and how you can help me support real artists in a world full of "AI" slop. vortex-1.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-... #new #blogpost #crowdfunding #project #book #books #reading #NoAI

There are going to be all sorts of exciting things happening related to The Nod/Wells Timelines over the next six months, starting with this new "spooky season" giveaway. If you enjoy reading speculative fiction, begin your journey along The Timelines today! ❤️📚🙂👍

Spending more time with Ko-fi over the past week or so, I have to say that I'm really becoming a fan of it. There's a lot of nice, elegant functionality, and some QoL features I wish more platforms had. Give it a look if you've been sleeping on it. 👍 ko-fi.com/michaelshotter

A new post about the significance of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" and its role in my speculative-fiction literary universe. ko-fi.com/post/The-Sig... Be sure to check out my other recent posts on Ko-fi as there's now some cool exclusive content there! 😎👍 #books #reading 🪐📚💙

New Ko-fi post: Why I Rate and Review Other Authors' Works, and How I Go About That ko-fi.com/post/Why-I-R... #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #author #writer #blog #blogpost #books #reading #booksofbluesky #readersofbluesky #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #read #reads #readingcommunity 💙📚🪐🩸📚⚡️

My first all-new Ko-fi post, featuring my thoughts on Spotify for Authors. ko-fi.com/post/My-Thou...

Another Ko-fi post, this one about The Nod/Wells Timelines and "Alternate Unrealities," for those who aren't already familiar. I'm starting something "BIG" on October 2nd via Ko-fi, so be sure to give me a follow there to see it before everyone else! ko-fi.com/post/More-ab... #books #reading 🩸📚💙

My latest read: "Veil" by @jonathanjanz.bsky.social Speculative fiction with various components, and a strong emphasis on characters. Have a look, #booksky! 🪐📚🩸⚡️📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5592 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/6376...

There are so many things out there, constantly competing for people's time and attention. I'm therefore always a bit blown away, and honored, when a new person, completely unfamiliar with me and my works, finds them and has the great experience I always hoped they would. 💙📚🙂👍

Another Ko-fi post. I realize the information in these may be "old news" for a lot of you but I wanted to start with the basics while I get things up to speed, and there's always a chance someone here is seeing me for the first time via this. ko-fi.com/post/Academi...

FYI: I've begun to more firmly establish my presence on Ko-fi in preparation for a new special project that I'll be coordinating from there starting in October. If you'd like to get a jump on things and give me a follow, that would be cool. 🙂👍 ko-fi.com/post/Well-he...

Another starter pack I've gotten some attention from lately. Lots of cool folks in this one, so be sure to have a peek, #booksky! go.bsky.app/6GjH5Vp 💙📚🪐🩸📚⚡️

My latest read: "Of Hunger and Will" by @tonytravis.com Want an interesting combo of speculative-fiction sub-genres that's outside the norm? Give this a look! 👍🪐📚🩸📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5585 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/0c59...