David Shactman, Author
@davidshactman.com
"Mortal Choice" author & retired Brandeis researcher David Shactman is an expert in US health policy & medical tourism. When not playing golf, he's polishing up the second Crawford & Goldberg #medicalthriller. Website: DavidShactman.com
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Cassandra Crawford’s daughter will die without a new kidney. However, her career as an FBI agent investigating criminals who kill people for their organs puts her in a unique position. Will she conspire with the very people she seeks to put behind bars to save her own child's life?
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Took me about 10 minutes to figure out which Salem they were referring to. We were just in the Massachusetts one last night and I'd hate to think this could happen there. I hope she recovers soon.
February 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Took me about 10 minutes to figure out which Salem they were referring to. We were just in the Massachusetts one last night and I'd hate to think this could happen there. I hope she recovers soon.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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It's nice to be distinguished, especially in the company of @veretskiy.bsky.social !
OlegVeretskiy.com
#bookaward #ukrainianauthor #UkraineWillWin
OlegVeretskiy.com
OlegVeretskiy.com
#bookaward #ukrainianauthor #UkraineWillWin
OlegVeretskiy.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM
It's nice to be distinguished, especially in the company of @veretskiy.bsky.social !
OlegVeretskiy.com
#bookaward #ukrainianauthor #UkraineWillWin
OlegVeretskiy.com
OlegVeretskiy.com
#bookaward #ukrainianauthor #UkraineWillWin
OlegVeretskiy.com
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After a terrific meeting with illustrator Dan Fiore, we dragged our author Anne Spielberg @anne49bsky.bsky.social through slush and mud to soak in some American history at Old North Bridge today. She was such a good sport!
Anne's children's book, The Iceberg & The Penguin, is due out in 2027.
Anne's children's book, The Iceberg & The Penguin, is due out in 2027.
January 11, 2026 at 4:28 AM
After a terrific meeting with illustrator Dan Fiore, we dragged our author Anne Spielberg @anne49bsky.bsky.social through slush and mud to soak in some American history at Old North Bridge today. She was such a good sport!
Anne's children's book, The Iceberg & The Penguin, is due out in 2027.
Anne's children's book, The Iceberg & The Penguin, is due out in 2027.
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Because of his missions and the holidays, we are going to reschedule @veretskiy.bsky.social's Sentinel's Circle discussion group for January. Oleg's critical effort for protective gear continues, so please pray for his safety, RT and send a few €$¥ via PayPal to [email protected] if you can.
December 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Because of his missions and the holidays, we are going to reschedule @veretskiy.bsky.social's Sentinel's Circle discussion group for January. Oleg's critical effort for protective gear continues, so please pray for his safety, RT and send a few €$¥ via PayPal to [email protected] if you can.
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Pierce Press will be there with @veretskiy.bsky.social's books, plus posters and fine art prints inspired by his trilogy; buttons, bookmarks, and other fun swag!
Advance tickets at uccn.org/event/ukrainia…#ukrainiangiftst#christmasmarketet#thingstodoinbostono#ukrainianauthoro#ukrainianartrt
Advance tickets at uccn.org/event/ukrainia…#ukrainiangiftst#christmasmarketet#thingstodoinbostono#ukrainianauthoro#ukrainianartrt
https://uccn.org/event/ukrainia…
December 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Pierce Press will be there with @veretskiy.bsky.social's books, plus posters and fine art prints inspired by his trilogy; buttons, bookmarks, and other fun swag!
Advance tickets at uccn.org/event/ukrainia…#ukrainiangiftst#christmasmarketet#thingstodoinbostono#ukrainianauthoro#ukrainianartrt
Advance tickets at uccn.org/event/ukrainia…#ukrainiangiftst#christmasmarketet#thingstodoinbostono#ukrainianauthoro#ukrainianartrt
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My daily #peace offering. #vermont #photography #photographer #photographers #nature #protectyourpeace #reflections #nature #mothernature #naturephotography #northeastkingdom
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
@tgwood505.bsky.social are you an @ipne.org member, being in Vermont?
October 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
@tgwood505.bsky.social are you an @ipne.org member, being in Vermont?
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October 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Yes!
Also turns out a great way to stay mostly offline is to go on a reporting trip that requires many hours of driving
October 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Yes!
In the shadow world of black-market kidneys, a single mother and FBI agent faces a terrible choice. Can she conspire with the killers she is investigating to get her daughter a life-saving kidney?
DavidShactman.com
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October 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In the shadow world of black-market kidneys, a single mother and FBI agent faces a terrible choice. Can she conspire with the killers she is investigating to get her daughter a life-saving kidney?
DavidShactman.com
DavidShactman.com
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kickstarter.com/projects/piercepress/tales-of-the-wandering-mists-audiobook
#audiobook #audiobooks #fullcastaudiobooks #audiobookstagram #bookstagram #fantasybooks #fantasybookseries #fairytalebooks #immersiveaudio #listening #projectwelove #ukrainian
#audiobook #audiobooks #fullcastaudiobooks #audiobookstagram #bookstagram #fantasybooks #fantasybookseries #fairytalebooks #immersiveaudio #listening #projectwelove #ukrainian
Tales of the Wandering Mists: Immersive Full-Cast Audiobook
Listen to this fantastical coming-of-age story with Ukrainian fairy tale flair!
kickstarter.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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See this painting in person at #Boskone63, Feb. 13-15, 2026 in Boston, MA. Inspired by OlegVeretskiy.com's trilogy, "Tales of the Wandering Mists," this 5' x 4' piece will be up for sale or auction.
October 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
See this painting in person at #Boskone63, Feb. 13-15, 2026 in Boston, MA. Inspired by OlegVeretskiy.com's trilogy, "Tales of the Wandering Mists," this 5' x 4' piece will be up for sale or auction.
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MEET THE CAST of Tales of the Wandering Mists, Book 2!
We have been able to get a sneak peek at the second book of this trilogy, “The Man with Four Shadows.” This will be another full cast of amazing characters we haven’t met yet, but we do know who at least a few of them are going to be…
We have been able to get a sneak peek at the second book of this trilogy, “The Man with Four Shadows.” This will be another full cast of amazing characters we haven’t met yet, but we do know who at least a few of them are going to be…
October 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
MEET THE CAST of Tales of the Wandering Mists, Book 2!
We have been able to get a sneak peek at the second book of this trilogy, “The Man with Four Shadows.” This will be another full cast of amazing characters we haven’t met yet, but we do know who at least a few of them are going to be…
We have been able to get a sneak peek at the second book of this trilogy, “The Man with Four Shadows.” This will be another full cast of amazing characters we haven’t met yet, but we do know who at least a few of them are going to be…
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Great news - let's all amplify and support!
GREAT NEWS:
We reached MATCH $500, this amount will be doubled by amazing anonymous donor!
I sincerely thank everyone who contributed.
F/raising continues:
🎯 motorcycle, light vehicle trailer, batteries for Mavic 3
$ 1358 / $ 5500
$ 4142 to go
🅿️🅿️:
[email protected]
We reached MATCH $500, this amount will be doubled by amazing anonymous donor!
I sincerely thank everyone who contributed.
F/raising continues:
🎯 motorcycle, light vehicle trailer, batteries for Mavic 3
$ 1358 / $ 5500
$ 4142 to go
🅿️🅿️:
[email protected]
October 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Great news - let's all amplify and support!
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MEET THE CAST of “Tales of the Wandering Mists!”
Talking Sunflower: Susan Hohman
A sassy, snappy guardian at the Inside-Out Man’s house. The flower teaches Lisa an important lesson about teasing others.
A little bit about Susan:
Susan Hohman is a Bucks County–based voice actor
Talking Sunflower: Susan Hohman
A sassy, snappy guardian at the Inside-Out Man’s house. The flower teaches Lisa an important lesson about teasing others.
A little bit about Susan:
Susan Hohman is a Bucks County–based voice actor
October 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
MEET THE CAST of “Tales of the Wandering Mists!”
Talking Sunflower: Susan Hohman
A sassy, snappy guardian at the Inside-Out Man’s house. The flower teaches Lisa an important lesson about teasing others.
A little bit about Susan:
Susan Hohman is a Bucks County–based voice actor
Talking Sunflower: Susan Hohman
A sassy, snappy guardian at the Inside-Out Man’s house. The flower teaches Lisa an important lesson about teasing others.
A little bit about Susan:
Susan Hohman is a Bucks County–based voice actor
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UPDATE FROM THE AUTHOR
Oleg put his career writing, teaching, and performing for children on hold to defend his country. But his heart has not forgotten its center: stories can change lives.
We believe that with all our hearts. That’s why we work in telling stories.
Oleg put his career writing, teaching, and performing for children on hold to defend his country. But his heart has not forgotten its center: stories can change lives.
We believe that with all our hearts. That’s why we work in telling stories.
October 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
UPDATE FROM THE AUTHOR
Oleg put his career writing, teaching, and performing for children on hold to defend his country. But his heart has not forgotten its center: stories can change lives.
We believe that with all our hearts. That’s why we work in telling stories.
Oleg put his career writing, teaching, and performing for children on hold to defend his country. But his heart has not forgotten its center: stories can change lives.
We believe that with all our hearts. That’s why we work in telling stories.
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Always inspiring to go to the live events! It was wonderful to introduce @veretskiy.bsky.social's book to the crowds at #arlingtonma Town Day!
September 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Always inspiring to go to the live events! It was wonderful to introduce @veretskiy.bsky.social's book to the crowds at #arlingtonma Town Day!
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When you hear those magic words, "SHORT-LISTED!" your heart skips a beat and you madly share the news with the book team!
olegveretskiy.com/ozma-award
#bookaward @chantireviews.com #epicfantasy #booksky @veretskiy.bsky.social
olegveretskiy.com/ozma-award
#bookaward @chantireviews.com #epicfantasy #booksky @veretskiy.bsky.social
Moving on up in the OZMA Book Awards! - OlegVeretskiy
Oleg's book has been shortlisted for the Chanticleer OZMA Book Award!
olegveretskiy.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
When you hear those magic words, "SHORT-LISTED!" your heart skips a beat and you madly share the news with the book team!
olegveretskiy.com/ozma-award
#bookaward @chantireviews.com #epicfantasy #booksky @veretskiy.bsky.social
olegveretskiy.com/ozma-award
#bookaward @chantireviews.com #epicfantasy #booksky @veretskiy.bsky.social
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Yeah there's a unique vibe that comes from historical experiences and legends, I think.
Interesting.
There seems to be a trend towards Ukrainian/Russian fantasy books in recent years.
There seems to be a trend towards Ukrainian/Russian fantasy books in recent years.
September 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Yeah there's a unique vibe that comes from historical experiences and legends, I think.
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Writing is amazing, but publishing is a different story. If you’re going to put yourself through publishing, make sure you write the stuff you love. Always.
September 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Writing is amazing, but publishing is a different story. If you’re going to put yourself through publishing, make sure you write the stuff you love. Always.
FYI @piercepress.com has launched a book by Ukrainian author and soldier @veretskiy.bsky.social - it might be a good interview for you? They're having a book discussion today.
And you're very welcome! I really love that bookstore!
August 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
FYI @piercepress.com has launched a book by Ukrainian author and soldier @veretskiy.bsky.social - it might be a good interview for you? They're having a book discussion today.
See you there!
Book group tomorrow!
olegveretskiy.com/book-group-3...
#bookgroup #ukrainianauthor #fantasy #epicfantasy #spiritualfantasy
@rinne2527.bsky.social @victoriapudova.bsky.social @nelltheweaver.bsky.social @bernice449.bsky.social @veretskiy.bsky.social @shaggyfella.bsky.social @mockers.bsky.social
olegveretskiy.com/book-group-3...
#bookgroup #ukrainianauthor #fantasy #epicfantasy #spiritualfantasy
@rinne2527.bsky.social @victoriapudova.bsky.social @nelltheweaver.bsky.social @bernice449.bsky.social @veretskiy.bsky.social @shaggyfella.bsky.social @mockers.bsky.social
Sentinel's Circle #3: August 31, 2025 - OlegVeretskiy
In the monthly Book Group, you'll be able to interact with Oleg & the crew, and hear their tales about working on Oleg’s trilogy, and share your thoughts about the characters, settings, and story.
olegveretskiy.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
See you there!
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Saturday's Ukrainian Flag Day/Independence events organized by uccn.org. Today they are holding a picnic at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain, MA. @veretskiy.bsky.social book cover artist Daria Kochnieva and I both contribute to their magazine, Chronicles.
August 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Saturday's Ukrainian Flag Day/Independence events organized by uccn.org. Today they are holding a picnic at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain, MA. @veretskiy.bsky.social book cover artist Daria Kochnieva and I both contribute to their magazine, Chronicles.
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I publish KidInAKilt.com series. First book was about forests, second about oceans, and the third will be about the atmosphere. Each book contains 10 related activities in the back.
Home - Meet Daniel McDougal McDouglas McFly
Hi I'm Daniel. I'm an Environmental Superhero in a KIlt! I am busy every day learning about the world around me and how I can protect the environment.
KidInAKilt.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I publish KidInAKilt.com series. First book was about forests, second about oceans, and the third will be about the atmosphere. Each book contains 10 related activities in the back.