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Michael Shotter
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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 19d
What's new, you ask?

The paperback and hardcover editions of "The Nemesis Legacy" have been released: amazon.com/dp/B0FXL8VQV9

The cover for "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" has been revealed!

My website has been updated: michaelshotter.com

So, yeah... a lot! 🤪👍 #booksky 🪐📚💙
About the author: Michael Shotter is a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a lover of science, fiction, and fantasy, his works aim to push beyond the boundaries of traditional genre fiction into new and exciting realms born from literary craftsmanship. Latest Release: "The Nemesis Legacy" - Coming in 2027: "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" - Visit his website at http://michaelshotter.com for additional links and information.
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Yes, I have a new book you should absolutely check out, but that's not going to stop me from recommending others I've recently read and enjoyed. 🙂 🪐📚🩸📚💙

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9 books that Michael Shotter recently read and enjoyed.
January 25, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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I'm pleased to add these authors (and a few of their credits) to the Highly-Rated Authors page on the Literary Retweet website.
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I'm pleased to report that the above authors have been added to our page of Highly-Rated Authors on the Literary Retweet website. Visit the link above to see our list of other critically-acclaimed poets, novelists, as well as those who specialize in short stories, and nonfiction.
January 24, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Social media should be a very small part of your life.

Read a book, play a game, watch a movie/show, build real relationships, participate in your community. Almost anything else would be a better use of your time.

Social media exists to help you find better things to do.
January 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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To celebrate yesterday's amazing Kindle release of "The Nemesis Legacy," I picked up a new dungeon-crawler roguelite and gave it a try. Fun so far. It's dice-based, so there's a lot of RNG at first, but unlocks and effective strats manifested fairly soon.

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Save 10% on The Fortress on Steam
The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face toug...
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January 24, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Pleased to report that "The Nemesis Legacy" has reached the top of the "Metaphysical Science Fiction" eBook chart at Amazon on its first day of release.

amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2ZCVX8

A huge thank you to all the readers of The Nod/Wells Timelines that made this possible!

#specfic #scifi #booksky 🪐📚💙
"The Nemesis Legacy" by Michael Shotter - #1 on Amazon's "Metaphysical Science Fiction" chart "The Nemesis Legacy" by Michael Shotter at Amazon
January 23, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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First time ever hitting this mark on release day.

amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2ZCVX8

However long it lasts, thanks, everybody! 🚀🙂👍

#scifi #specfic #sciencefiction #speculativefiction #newrelease #newbook #newread #whattoread #Kindle #KindleUnlimited #KU #book #ebook #books #ebooks #NWT #NodWellsTimelines
"The Nemesis Legacy" by Michael Shotter - #1 on one of Amazon's "Hot New Releases" charts "The Nemesis Legacy" by Michael Shotter at Amazon
January 23, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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As an author, release days are always special. There's something about knowing, all over the world, all sorts of people are experiencing (and hopefully enjoying) the thing you created. So much goes into all of that but, with a lot of work, and the occasional blessing, it happens.
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RELEASE DAY! - The Kindle edition of "The Nemesis Legacy" is now available worldwide via Amazon!

amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2ZCVX8

This brand-new standalone novel set in The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction literary universe expands The Timelines to their furthest points yet!

#specfic #scifi 🪐📚💙
A 5-star review of Michael Shotter's book "The Nemesis Legacy"
January 23, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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My latest read: "A Dark Whimsy" by @glawackus.bsky.social

In search of a dark fantasy novel that melds the uncanny with the ordinary? Give this one a try! 👍🩸📚🪐📚💙

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"A Dark Whimsy" by DS LaLonde
January 23, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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I'm really glad Apple is planning to put all their Gen AI garbage behind a subscription. It's going to make it so much easier to ignore all of it and send a clear message to them as a customer that I want no part of any of that inherently corrupt and wasteful nonsense. 🤔
January 22, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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The Kindle edition of "The Nemesis Legacy" is almost here! In the meantime, let's have some fun!

Post about The Nod/Wells Timelines in the comments!

Ideas:

What's your favorite book/story?

Who's your favorite "big man?"

What book/story is next on your TBR?

Get hyped! 🪐📚💙🙂👍

#book #books #hype
A chart showing the stories from The Nod/Wells Timelines literary universe in chronological order.
January 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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I've done a tremendous amount of work, and made many personal and professional sacrifices, for the sake of the books I've written and published over the years. I am also extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to do any of that, which is something I will never forget. 🤔
January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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I will never apologize for creating an optimistic vision for humanity's future. People need to see the good we're capable of as much as they need to be warned and scolded about our failures. Yes, there is value in showing the bad, I do so all the time; however, good is the goal.
January 19, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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My latest read: "Echoes and Embers" by @pedroiniguez.bsky.social

Seeking a solid collection of diversely-themed speculative-fiction tales? Try this, #booksky! 👍🪐📚🩸📚💙

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"Echoes and Embers" by Pedro Iniguez
January 19, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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While working on the official compendium for The Nod/Wells Timelines these past few days, I realized that I'm rapidly approaching the 100,000 word mark for that project. Still a ways to go but it's great to be as far along as I am, and seeing everything coming together so nicely.
January 18, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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I've given it some thought and I'm definitely a fan of Amazon requiring authors and publishers using KDP to verify their identity. [1/2]
January 17, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Thanks for bearing with me as I continue to transition marketing posts over to the new account: @thenwt.bsky.social

My goal is still to drastically cut back on that sort of thing here, with only the occasional repost from the other account when something new happens, but it's definitely a WIP. 🙂
January 16, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Booksky is an excellent resource for both readers and authors and, arguably, one of the best reasons to be on this platform if you're a book lover or creator. That said, there are many subtle nuances to using it effectively that aren't immediately apparent at first glance. This article can help! 💙📚
January 16, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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ENDING SOON! - Today (Jan. 15) is your last chance to grab a free Kindle edition copy of "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell"

amazon.com/dp/B0FR56Y23B

Thanks to everyone who's picked up the book and spread the word, and thanks again to @brianbowyer.bsky.social & @glawackus.bsky.social for their reviews! 🪐📚🩸
"Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" - a novelette by Michael Shotter - part of "The Spiral and The Threads" from The Nod/Wells Timelines
January 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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A reader who bought a copy of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" from Walmart sent me this pic of the "get stuff free" offers that came with it. Can't help thinking those selections were very intentional. Gotta love algorithms. 🤣 See what you get! 🙂

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Some offers that came with "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" when a reader ordered it from Walmart
January 15, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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Pleased to report that the paperback edition of "The Nemesis Legacy" is now available via Bookshop(dot)org:

bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Best of all, there's still time to order a physical copy before the release of the Kindle edition on Jan. 23, so everyone can read together! 🙂👍 #scifi #book 🪐📚💙
The Nemesis Legacy
Check out The Nemesis Legacy - <p>"The Nemesis Effect," the fourth book set along The Nod/Wells Timelines, was one of the sleeper hits of 2021, introducing a new wave of unsuspecting readers to the va...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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A big thank you to DS LaLonde for taking the time to read and review "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell," which is FREE worldwide via Amazon until Jan. 16!

amazon.com/dp/B0FR56Y23B

BTW: Their book, "A Bleak Remedy," was one of my favorite reads of 2025. Check it out for a unique take on vampires! 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
January 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Huge thank you to @brianbowyer.bsky.social for taking the time to read and review "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell," which is available for FREE as a Kindle eBook via Amazon until Jan. 16!

amazon.com/dp/B0FR56Y23B

Always a thrill to know an author whose work I admire enjoyed something I created. 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
A 5-star review of Michael Shotter's story "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" from Brian Bowyer
January 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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My latest read: "Special Delivery" by @rexburke.bsky.social

Seeking a "military sci-fi" book about a ragtag team on a secret mission? This one's worth a look! 🪐📚💙

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"Special Delivery" by Rex Burke
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Pleased to see "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" climbing Amazon's free book charts. I've always been particularly proud of this story and I feel its messages are more important than ever given recent events, so I'm happy to see many new readers giving it a try. 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️ #scifi #FYI

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Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell
Amazon.com: Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell eBook : Shotter, Michael: Kindle Store
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January 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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There are many great points of entry into The Nod/Wells Timelines universe but this is one of my favorites, and one of them that I'm most proud of as an author. If you choose to read it, I believe you'll easily understand why.
thenwt.bsky.social The Nod/Wells Timelines @thenwt.bsky.social · 15d
FYI: The Kindle edition of "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until January 16th. Don't miss this thrilling tale of speculative fiction from The Nod/Wells Timelines, filled with pulse-pounding terror and poignant social commentary.

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#NWT #booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell
Originally published in 2021, this riveting novelette from The Nod/Wells Timelines expands on a previously-little-known character, Jim Perkins, from the novel “309.” Mr. Perkins went on to become a ma...
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January 11, 2026 at 6:26 PM