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M.R. Cullen - Author

@mikecullenauthor.bsky.social

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G'day, I'm Mike. Australian independent author. Horror/Thriller/Queer 📚. Gay. GenX. Owned by a Ragdoll Cat named Charlie. Where did I put my glasses? 52 is the new 70. 🥸 https://linktr.ee/writerslikeme

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M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · Jun 26

If you love fairy tales with a queer twist, this magical retelling of Cinderella will steal your heart.

He just wanted one moment of freedom. He found a kingdom, a prince, and a deadly secret.

mybook.to/TurnandPeep

#pride #mlm #gayfairytale #pridereads #bookworm #gayauthor

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Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 2d

There’s n culture these days. 🥹

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Esme Weatherwax 📚🧶🦉🌳🔬📸 🌈 ally @esmeweatherwax8.bsky.social · 3d

I guess i'm bringing paints on my next hike because this is a way I would like to sow mild and temporary chaos into the world.

IS IT A TOE?!

No, but it was left there by an asshole!

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M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Finished Chuck Tingle’s Bury Your Gays. Absolutely loved it.

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Time for this one. I’ve heard great things about this story. #reading #bookworm

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 4d

I've almost finished this book, and it's one of the best books I've read this year. It's camp, a little bit gross, and a little bit 'who did what now', but overall it's just awesome. Perfect Halloween read. Someone needs to make this into a movie.

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Why does it feel like a Monday?

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M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Guess who woke up at 4:45 this morning to go to the office? Also, I adored Elizabeth Taylor.

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 6d

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www.ctvnews.ca/entertainmen...

Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of `Annie Hall’ and `The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall,' 'The Godfather' films and 'Father of the Bride' whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, h...

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M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 7d

Let's nominate the Portland Frogs for next year's Nobel Peace Prize.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 8d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 7d

Charlie has decided my bed is his daytime nap spot today. He's got his back paw resting against my arm. I moved slightly, so he kicked me in the face. I won't move again, I swear.

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 7d

My brain: Just thinking it would be cool if there were some people trafficking going on and our hero is new in town and trying to find her best friend who went missing is all..
Me: Why do you do this to me?
My brain: Better story though, ain't it.
Me:

stitch from disney 's lilo and stitch is making a funny face in a cartoon .

ALT: stitch from disney 's lilo and stitch is making a funny face in a cartoon .

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M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 7d

Me this past Tuesday: I've written a 15 chapter outline for a horror novella. I'm going to write it to get back in the swing of writing.
My brain: But...
Me:... no buts. Shut up. It's a novella.
My brain: Yes, but....
Me: I will have silence. Go to bed, brain.

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 7d

Next up on my to-read list.

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 7d

I finished this tonight. I liked it.

Laine Aduro @wandknight.bsky.social · 8d

Read all of A Short Stay in Hell (by Steven L. Peck) in a single sitting. It touches on a lot of those existential fears garnered from years of being brought up religious. A masterclass in shortform horror.
#BookSky #Horror

The cover of the novella "A Short Stay in Hell" by Steven L. Peck.

A silhouette of a man in freefall betwixt two walls pocketed by endless bookshelves. The two walls stretch out of frame, and silhouettes of other people can be seen among the walkways lining the shelves.

M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 7d

Oh this is going to set him right off

a woman in a floral shirt is laughing with the fox logo in the background

ALT: a woman in a floral shirt is laughing with the fox logo in the background

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 8d

I'm looking forward to Liberal MPs cheerfully telling any news media camera "Sussan Ley is my Leader. And I'm ambitious for her." 😏
Art: @goldingcartoons.bsky.social 🎨 #auspol #LibSpill

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M.R. Cullen - Author @mikecullenauthor.bsky.social · 8d

I started this last night. I haven't finished it yet, but I'm enjoying it so far.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 8d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..