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Sometime writer of science fiction and fantasy, sometime artist, full time husband and father, and wrangler of cats and dogs. ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/mikemorgera
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Omg, 😍. “This is a site for pictures of owls… in towels.” owlsintowels.org

Hope anyone in need or homeless sees this

he's lime flavored

Should you choose to accept it

The Paul Reubens documentary is an absolute masterpiece. The passion of Paul behind Pee-Wee and how truly unique of talent he was, is remarkable. If you have not watched yet, please do. You will not be disappointed.

Look at this beautiful thing that came to live with me today!

SWORDS AND ICE MAGIC (1977) Acrylic on Illustration Board - 24” x 16” This cover was for the sixth book in a series by Fritz Leiber featuring the beloved characters Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser. 1/4

the first conspiracy.

This is one of my favorite soundtracks when I'm writing adventure. I like the movie too, and it's been a guilty pleasure of mine since I was a kid. #swordandsorcery #writing #amwriting #fantasyindies www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjmx...

That dog knew exactly what his human needed

I can never resist Vonnegut. Here's to all the big-hearted, dancing animals... 💗

Dealing with your demons

Divine step

People still bring him sticks. #Edinburgh #graveyards

#JackKirby

If you're an author thinking of leaving Amazon, start a newsletter. Buttondown and Mailerlite have free tiers. Even if you only send out emails for new releases, you need a way to connect directly with your readers. Put the web address to the newsletter sign up page in the back of your books.

Speaking as the parent of two amazing, creative, neurodivergent kids, I love this piece with my whole heart: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/an-...

1)Dear disheartened author, if readers don't hear or see you: Stop, and you smother your unique voice. You have gagged yourself. Disowned your worth. No one else but you. You're NOT alone! WRITE ANYWAY. Self-expression needs no audience. That future MUST be written. NEVER QUIT.

Spent a good portion of the weekend trying to figure out exactly how many books I'll be able to cart out to Pulpfest 2025 (Aug. 7-10!). It's my first convention table and, uh, we've put out 9 physical books since 2022, and I'm estimating my Impala already hates me. Should be interesting logistics!

Hello all! The Memoirs of Lady Trent Kickstarter is now live and I’d like to share the original drawings here used for the reverse dust jacket of the book! www.kickstarter.com/projects/wra...

Cover reveal! #writing #fantasy #independentpublishing #swordandsorcery #amwriting

#catsofbluesky #cats #catpics

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Happy 99th birthday to artist Robert McGinnis, born on February 3, 1926. Most known for illustrating over a 1,200 book covers and dozens of movie posters.

Sinus infections suck.

Playing time 🐺🎃 Video Credit: brittanyysaurus

not disclosing that your book is 'WRITTEN' BY AI and selling it to people on the premise of a cosy sapphic fantasy YOU WROTE is just ... DON'T DO THIS TO READERS 😭

February is #ReadIndies month - read books from small independent publishers. So… here’s a few to follow: @renardpress.bsky.social @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social @galleybeggars.bsky.social @ortacpress.bsky.social @charcopress.com @northodoxpress.bsky.social @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social

Everyone loves pasta. EVERYONE. #dogs #funny #humor

Guess I'll do a proper introduction-- Hi, I'm Michael, I live in Virginia and I write fantasy, science fiction, and I've dipped my toe in the mystery pool as well. Nice to meet you all! #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting

Hey, Friends: If deleting Facebook/Insta/ Threads isn't personally or professionally possible the Election Frontiers Foundation has offered this helpful guide to keep Meta from profiting off your info.

Just launched a Ko-Fi page! Working to set up a Ko-Fi shop with my books and paintings for sale (and probably other things), but I currently just launched a printify shop in the meantime. I'd appreciate it if you could check these out and share with friends and followers! THANK YOU!