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michaelastackpole.bsky.social
Award-winning writer and game designer. Author of the New York Times bestselling Rogue Squadron and I, Jedi (among 60+ others). https://linktr.ee/michaelastackpole
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As a thank you to all our readers and supporters, we have Charlie Jane Anders' short story, A Soul in the World, up on our campaign site! First published in Uncanny Magazine. Linked below and in bio #sff #books #booksky #charliejaneanders www.indiegogo.com/pr...

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I'm still trying to find the hidden picture in the March '96 Magic Eye calendar I got at Spencer Gifts.

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I may have to stop taking this irony supplement.

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Please enjoy this discussion of Double-Edged Sword & Sorcery on the @fictionfanspod.bsky.social‬ podcast!

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Who down to take it higher?

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Been here. Done that.

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Important news for fans of Apex Books @apexmag.bsky.social. In short, Apex was screwed by the bankruptcy of the parent of Diamond Book Distributors, who placed their books in retail stores. This hits my fiction hard. Please read and share this thread. 1/ www.apexbookcompany.com/blogs/frontp...

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New X-Wing Podcast Episode Day! Wraith and I wrap up Season 1 with our analysis of Star Wars: Union by @michaelastackpole.bsky.social! readertwopodcast.substack.com/p/reader-two... open.spotify.com/show/3V9raDO...

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powered thru a Migraine this morning, kind of used painting Morgan Kell's Archer as a focal point. Took about 6 hrs in total, and the only (intentional" deviation from the Legends Book portrayal is restoring @michaelastackpole.bsky.social's correct Kell Hound logo, as best I could freehand at scale.

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My love is vengeance youtu.be/MomyaekDrdA?...

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Strongly discourage this, as you will be arrested for assaulting a law enforcement officer.

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Time for your daily reminder!

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Vital info for shapeshifters... and great fun.

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Elon probably won’t like this. So, you know what to do! Pass it on! #PrideMonth

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After eight years of exposure to relentless flatulence, Cheeto dust, Budweiser spills and various bodily fluids, Fred Kowalski’s loveseat leapt to its death last night from the balcony of their shared sixth floor apartment. “Larry was under a lot of pressure,” said the lamp, “if you get my meaning.”

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I got over my addiction to chocolate, marshmallows and nuts. I won’t lie. It was a Rocky Road

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What are the current alternative #Traveller universe fanzines being published today? Do I need to create my own?

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Yeah, Mr. Senator, YOUR job, which provides healthcare that WE pay for. One third of the jobs for the rest of us don't provide healthcare.

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Has there been any definitive reporting on who the hell these cosplaying ICE agents are? Not their individual identities, but are they actual LEO or temporarily-deputized contract workers or what? Not looking for speculation, I have plenty of that on my own, rather actual info.

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I try to take it one day at a time… …but sometimes several days attack me at once.

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The new issue is here! Featuring stories from Kurt Fawver, Erik McHatton, Malda Marlys, Samir Sirk Marató, and more! Cover art by Thomas Elliot. Single issues here: bit.ly/450Akvn

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Everything’s getting worse but at least it’s also getting more expensive.

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You’ve got the talent, the tools, and the irrational urge to redesign a character’s outfit at the last second. You’re unstoppable. 🧵🔥

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I've reported thousands of circumcisions since lunch.

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Not 100% sure I want a leader who believes that if we think it hard enough it will manifest in our lives. (Largely bc the clown manifesting 'tariffs' has a leg up at this point, and unless someone manifests impeachment, we have almost two years until he doesn't.)

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Tuesday Friends #3 🧵 @northjules.bsky.social @andreadevon.bsky.social @journeyled1.bsky.social @thepurplebauer.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @cheryl2877.bsky.social @chaserbaybe.bsky.social @frankiemillie10.bsky.social @scrappybara.bsky.social @jaybird54.bsky.social

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Follow a fellowship of sapphic knights as they’re seduced by witches, queens, goddesses—and each other—in a dark, lush fantasy inspired by Arthurian legend. For Pride month, I'm making all 3 of my high heat lesbian knight books PWYW! Get them free, tip, do as you please. itch.io/c/3558659/ou...

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I’ve got a new piece up on @clarkesworldmagazine.com! It’s a history of how we discovered Jupiter and how science fiction authors depicted it over the years. Fun fact I learned: it was a science fiction author who coined the term “gas giant”! Read it here: clarkesworldmagazine.com/liptak_06_25/

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And purchased....

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Happy Pride! Remember, if you want to complain about the Military not getting a whole month it was last month and you would know that if you actually cared about the military and weren’t just trash who hates queer folks.♥️💙💜💛🖤

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HWA Scholarships Open locusmag.com/2025/06...

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I'll be joining @jamesrollins.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social @clinthall.bsky.social @michaelastackpole.bsky.social @ryandalton.bsky.social and Maxym M. Martineau at @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social for a meet and greet on June 5 at 8 PM MST in Scottsdale, AZ. calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos...

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me: *winking* want to fool around? wife: sure I guess, why not me: *filling a paper bag with dog poop* awesome! put this on next door’s porch, set it on fire, then ring the doorbell and run away wife: I want a divorce

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It is June, 2025, that means Pride, and Pride means the third annual BATTLETECH PRIDE ANTHOLOGY! 🤖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Well, in this context anyways! Spread the word, give it a read, be proud, be a riot 💖🧡💛💚💙💜 BattleTech Pride Anthology: prideanthology.itch.io/2025 #BattleTech @battletech.bsky.social #MechWarrior

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Live vicariously through her once again, as she and her friends confront a medical gatekeeper who worships a soul-eating snake in A SERPENT FROM THE ASH. Later this year, Astartha tries to help a young trans man against his priestly father in FURY BE MY GODDESS. Only in @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social

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This really is one hell of a great story. You definitely want to read this. I am literally in awe.

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I don't wish to alarm you, but I think that deer is messed up. Terrible cryptids in your local forest? It's more likely than you think! Please help us fund a book of messed up deer stories- the deer will keep staring until we do as he bids. last few days! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mer... 🦌👁️👁️

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