#AuthorsOfMastodon

2025-05-01

Okay, after chewing on this topic for a few weeks, I've worked up the courage and wrote the blog. Authors, we need to talk about Substack (and leopards).

eponaauthorsolutions.com/autho

#Blogging #Newsletters #Enshittification #Substack #AuthorsOfMastodon @bookstodon #WritingCommunity #bookstodon #WritersCoffeeClub

2025-04-29

I’m noticing a trend of having longer chapters. Or maybe it’s me? At any rate, the chapters in my #WIP are a fair bit longer than they were in my previous book. Not sure how much will get cut come time to edit. #AmWriting #author #authorsofmastodon #writingcommunity

Chrisblue@bsky.socialChrisblue@journa.host
2025-04-26

@bookstodon, #AuthorsofMastodon
Mumblers Press's releases Chris Lombardi's JEHANNE DARC on May 6. Publishers Weekly: "Exhilarating novel illuminating the mind of France’s young girl saint." An Editor's Pick!
PREORDER: Bookshop.org or Amazon.com
Full review: pressreader.com/.../20250317/2
#JehanneDarc #JoanofArc #MagicRealism

2025-04-25

Hello fellow #book lovers! I’m hard at work on my contemporary #YA #WIP and would like to ask for feedback on a potential title for my next book. You know, ask for collective feedback from the fediverse. Without knowing the plot, what are your thoughts on “Functional Baggage” as a title? Previous crowd-sourced questions & feedback are farther back in this thread. I still haven’t committed to any one title. #writingcommunity #author #authors #authorsofmastodon #amwriting

@bookstodon

2025-04-22

A short story sale! "MindsEye Lets You Love Again" just sold to Factor Four Magazine. A medical science fiction story that ropes in immigrant struggles and family drama, all in 996 words.

It will be a free click, so I will definitely circulate the link once it comes out.

#AmWriting
#ShortStory
#ShortStories
#FlashFiction
#AmWritingScienceFiction
#AmWritingSciFi
#WritersOfMastodon
#AuthorsOfMastodon
#WritingCommunity
#WritersLife
#ScienceFiction
#Fiction

Michael Shottermichaelshotter
2025-04-15

One of the things I enjoy most about seeing people's reactions to my books is that moment right after they've read two or three of them, when their previously-hidden connections become apparent and they start freaking out. Good times. 📚🙂👍

michaelshotter.com

@specfic @scifi @horrorbooks @audiobooks

A chart showing all the books and stories from The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction literary universe
Shantell PowellShanmonster@c.im
2025-04-14
Shantell PowellShanmonster@c.im
2025-04-11

I'm used to reading aloud. I've done a LOT of readings, including hour-long readings without once ever stumbling over my lines. Last night, possibly because I'd had a headache and gut issues all day, I stumbled three times during my reading, improvising and remixing my sentences as I went so it didn't sound awkward. And what do you know, it worked. The audience was literally leaning into my words.

The other authors did fantastic jobs. I want to buy all their books.

Afterwards, I bought Cherie Dimaline's "Hunting By Stars," and she signed it for me.
#bookstodon #AuthorsOfMastodon #Horror #HorrorWriters #WritingCommunity #IndigenousCreatives

The cover of Cherie Dimaline's book Hunting by StarsA personalized autograph from Cherie saying: For the brilliant, amazing Shan. I am such a fan!!
Shantell PowellShanmonster@c.im
2025-04-10

I'll be reading here (CLVB-33 at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity) tonight. Here's what I've chosen. thetemzreview.com/powell.html #AuthorsOfMastodon #WritingCommunity #ShortStory #FlashFiction #IndigenousCreatives

A dimly lit stage setup featuring a wooden stool, a music stand, and a desk lamp. A large screen displays a serene landscape with water and mountains. In the foreground, round tables with black chairs are arranged.
Michael Shottermichaelshotter
2025-04-05

Ever wonder what it's actually like to be an author? In the four most recent episodes of "The Post Mortem Report," Ronald McGillvray & I discuss The Writer's Life, covering topics like Our Origin Stories, social media, and the "Tricks & Lies" of book-marketing scams.

postmortemreport.com

The Post Mortem Report, with Ronald McGillvray & Michael Shotter - "GOOD POSTS NEVER DIE" - Episode 33 available now! - The Writer's Life - Tricks & Lies - http://postmortemreport.com
Michael Shottermichaelshotter
2025-04-03

A little reminder that you can always visit my official website for information about my existing and upcoming releases. Social media platforms come and go but michaelshotter.com will always be there!

📚🙂👍

@specfic @scifi @horrorbooks @audiobooks

The cover for Michael Shotter's upcoming book, "The Nemesis Legacy"
Michael Shottermichaelshotter
2025-04-01

EPISODE 33 - AVAILABLE NOW! Join us for a featured post by Eva Mout, a brand-new "The Writer's Life" segment, and so much more! Also, Sherlock makes an appearance! 🐶

YouTube:
youtu.be/AO18HhIVYPc
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/0iK6N

The Post Mortem Report with Ronald McGillvray & Michael Shotter - Good Posts Never Die - Episode 33 available now! The Writer's Life - Tricks & Lies - http://postmortemreport.c om

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