Michael Shotter
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Things I typically post about:
- my work as an author
- my other creative projects (blog posts, podcast episodes, etc.)
- others' creations I've enjoyed (books, games, music, etc.)
- my thoughts (positive and negative) regarding various subjects such as technology and philosophy
- my work as an author
- my other creative projects (blog posts, podcast episodes, etc.)
- others' creations I've enjoyed (books, games, music, etc.)
- my thoughts (positive and negative) regarding various subjects such as technology and philosophy
A reminder that Bookshop(dot)org is a great way to support local book stores while shopping online.
See my mini store for all my paperbacks, including "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1," plus a selection of titles from other authors that I've enjoyed! #books #reading
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See my mini store for all my paperbacks, including "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1," plus a selection of titles from other authors that I've enjoyed! #books #reading
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Michael Shotter Bookshop
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 e...
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November 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A reminder that Bookshop(dot)org is a great way to support local book stores while shopping online.
See my mini store for all my paperbacks, including "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1," plus a selection of titles from other authors that I've enjoyed! #books #reading
bookshop.org/shop/michael...
See my mini store for all my paperbacks, including "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1," plus a selection of titles from other authors that I've enjoyed! #books #reading
bookshop.org/shop/michael...
Couldn't ask for a better co-host and friend. If you love speculative fiction and you haven't read any of Ron's books, "Cutter's Deep" and "Tales from the Parkland" are both excellent places to start, and two of my personal favorites. As a reader, I've never been disappointed. 👍
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Want to find out about me and what I do? Or maybe, you’re just wondering who the hell I am. Well, just check out the link below. Have a great weekend. 😀
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November 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Couldn't ask for a better co-host and friend. If you love speculative fiction and you haven't read any of Ron's books, "Cutter's Deep" and "Tales from the Parkland" are both excellent places to start, and two of my personal favorites. As a reader, I've never been disappointed. 👍
#booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
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ICYMI: The eBook edition of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is 50% off (just $6 US) worldwide from participating retailers.
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A perfect gift for any lover of speculative fiction, including yourself! 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️📚🎁🙂👍
#scifi #horror #paranormal #thriller #books #BlackFridayBooks
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A perfect gift for any lover of speculative fiction, including yourself! 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️📚🎁🙂👍
#scifi #horror #paranormal #thriller #books #BlackFridayBooks
November 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
ICYMI: The eBook edition of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is 50% off (just $6 US) worldwide from participating retailers.
books2read.com/nwt
A perfect gift for any lover of speculative fiction, including yourself! 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️📚🎁🙂👍
#scifi #horror #paranormal #thriller #books #BlackFridayBooks
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A perfect gift for any lover of speculative fiction, including yourself! 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️📚🎁🙂👍
#scifi #horror #paranormal #thriller #books #BlackFridayBooks
Love a good, grounded crime thriller?
Ready to unwind after a long day of bargain hunting?
"Paper or Plastic?" takes place in The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction universe but provides its own unique standalone story.
FREE worldwide until Dec. 3
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Ready to unwind after a long day of bargain hunting?
"Paper or Plastic?" takes place in The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction universe but provides its own unique standalone story.
FREE worldwide until Dec. 3
amazon.com/dp/B0D2BJJY4Q
Paper or Plastic?
Paper or Plastic? - Kindle edition by Shotter, Michael. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Paper or Plastic?.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Love a good, grounded crime thriller?
Ready to unwind after a long day of bargain hunting?
"Paper or Plastic?" takes place in The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction universe but provides its own unique standalone story.
FREE worldwide until Dec. 3
amazon.com/dp/B0D2BJJY4Q
Ready to unwind after a long day of bargain hunting?
"Paper or Plastic?" takes place in The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction universe but provides its own unique standalone story.
FREE worldwide until Dec. 3
amazon.com/dp/B0D2BJJY4Q
No official announcement yet but I have it on good authority that "The Nemesis Effect" has been accepted into SPSFC5 and is currently being evaluated by one of the judging teams. More to come. 🤞
November 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
No official announcement yet but I have it on good authority that "The Nemesis Effect" has been accepted into SPSFC5 and is currently being evaluated by one of the judging teams. More to come. 🤞
THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is 50% off ($6 US) worldwide until Dec. 2 at participating stores:
books2read.com/nwt
Also, the Kindle edition of "Paper or Plastic?" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until Dec. 3:
amazon.com/dp/B0D2BJJY4Q
#blackfriday #bookdeal
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Also, the Kindle edition of "Paper or Plastic?" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until Dec. 3:
amazon.com/dp/B0D2BJJY4Q
#blackfriday #bookdeal
November 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is 50% off ($6 US) worldwide until Dec. 2 at participating stores:
books2read.com/nwt
Also, the Kindle edition of "Paper or Plastic?" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until Dec. 3:
amazon.com/dp/B0D2BJJY4Q
#blackfriday #bookdeal
books2read.com/nwt
Also, the Kindle edition of "Paper or Plastic?" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until Dec. 3:
amazon.com/dp/B0D2BJJY4Q
#blackfriday #bookdeal
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🙂👍
FYI: In addition to this Friday's book deal, I've arranged a special 50% discount on the eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" for Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Also, this is the last day the Kindle edition of "8" is on sale in the US/UK!
FYI: In addition to this Friday's book deal, I've arranged a special 50% discount on the eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" for Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Also, this is the last day the Kindle edition of "8" is on sale in the US/UK!
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🙂👍
FYI: In addition to this Friday's book deal, I've arranged a special 50% discount on the eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" for Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Also, this is the last day the Kindle edition of "8" is on sale in the US/UK!
FYI: In addition to this Friday's book deal, I've arranged a special 50% discount on the eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" for Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Also, this is the last day the Kindle edition of "8" is on sale in the US/UK!
Want some cool new tracks to listen to before the holiday music onslaught begins in earnest? Here's my 2025 playlist, featuring songs that (unsurprisingly) were released this year. 🎶🙂👍
open.spotify.com/playlist/7GF...
#music #playlist #musicof2025 #Spotify
open.spotify.com/playlist/7GF...
#music #playlist #musicof2025 #Spotify
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November 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Want some cool new tracks to listen to before the holiday music onslaught begins in earnest? Here's my 2025 playlist, featuring songs that (unsurprisingly) were released this year. 🎶🙂👍
open.spotify.com/playlist/7GF...
#music #playlist #musicof2025 #Spotify
open.spotify.com/playlist/7GF...
#music #playlist #musicof2025 #Spotify
My 2025 releases, in case you missed any of them.
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2026 will be just as busy, with "The Nemesis Legacy" and "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 2," plus at least one surprise. Stay tuned!
#book #books #booksky #reading #bestbooks #bestreads #booksof2025 #2025books 💙📚🪐🩸📚⚡️
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2026 will be just as busy, with "The Nemesis Legacy" and "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 2," plus at least one surprise. Stay tuned!
#book #books #booksky #reading #bestbooks #bestreads #booksof2025 #2025books 💙📚🪐🩸📚⚡️
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
My 2025 releases, in case you missed any of them.
amazon.com/author/micha...
2026 will be just as busy, with "The Nemesis Legacy" and "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 2," plus at least one surprise. Stay tuned!
#book #books #booksky #reading #bestbooks #bestreads #booksof2025 #2025books 💙📚🪐🩸📚⚡️
amazon.com/author/micha...
2026 will be just as busy, with "The Nemesis Legacy" and "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 2," plus at least one surprise. Stay tuned!
#book #books #booksky #reading #bestbooks #bestreads #booksof2025 #2025books 💙📚🪐🩸📚⚡️
NEW BLOG POST - Going Wide... Again: The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1
Learn more about my latest speculative-fiction release!
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Learn more about my latest speculative-fiction release!
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Going Wide... Again: The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1
A quick post to let everyone know that my first omnibus edition "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" has been widely released as an e-book a...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
As a huge fan of "Demeo," this was my most anticipated game of the year and it has not disappointed so far. A bit more robust and accessible due to the D&D tie-in, but still challenging and unorthodox enough in the ways that made the original special. 👍 #gaming
store.steampowered.com/app/3124340
store.steampowered.com/app/3124340
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked on Steam
A cooperative tactical RPG set in the D&D universe. Embark on a fantasy tabletop adventure. Your quest, on your schedule.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As a huge fan of "Demeo," this was my most anticipated game of the year and it has not disappointed so far. A bit more robust and accessible due to the D&D tie-in, but still challenging and unorthodox enough in the ways that made the original special. 👍 #gaming
store.steampowered.com/app/3124340
store.steampowered.com/app/3124340
Now available as a paperback or eBook, "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1"
Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G2YRR73X
Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nod-we...
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Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nod-we...
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November 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Now available as a paperback or eBook, "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1"
Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G2YRR73X
Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nod-we...
Other Stores & Services: books2read.com/u/3yj9Bv
#scifi #specfic #book #newbook #newrelease #whattoread #bestbooks #bestreads 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0G2YRR73X
Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nod-we...
Other Stores & Services: books2read.com/u/3yj9Bv
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ICYMI: The Kindle edition of "8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines" is on sale in the US and the UK until November 28th!
Whether you're new to The Timelines or an experienced veteran, there's a lot to love in this first-ever expansion of my literary universe! 📚💙
Whether you're new to The Timelines or an experienced veteran, there's a lot to love in this first-ever expansion of my literary universe! 📚💙
November 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
ICYMI: The Kindle edition of "8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines" is on sale in the US and the UK until November 28th!
Whether you're new to The Timelines or an experienced veteran, there's a lot to love in this first-ever expansion of my literary universe! 📚💙
Whether you're new to The Timelines or an experienced veteran, there's a lot to love in this first-ever expansion of my literary universe! 📚💙
THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The Kindle edition of "8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines" is on sale in the US and the UK until November 28th!
Last chance this year to grab my latest release at a great price. Don't miss it!
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#book #books #bookdeal #booksky 🪐📚🩸📚💙
Last chance this year to grab my latest release at a great price. Don't miss it!
amazon.com/dp/B0D26NHT3J
#book #books #bookdeal #booksky 🪐📚🩸📚💙
8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines
Amazon.com: 8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines eBook : Shotter, Michael: Kindle Store
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November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The Kindle edition of "8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines" is on sale in the US and the UK until November 28th!
Last chance this year to grab my latest release at a great price. Don't miss it!
amazon.com/dp/B0D26NHT3J
#book #books #bookdeal #booksky 🪐📚🩸📚💙
Last chance this year to grab my latest release at a great price. Don't miss it!
amazon.com/dp/B0D26NHT3J
#book #books #bookdeal #booksky 🪐📚🩸📚💙
"The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is available as an eBook! This omnibus edition contains the first three novel-length titles from my speculative-fiction literary universe. Paperback and additional eBook purchasing options coming soon!
Store Links: books2read.com/u/3yj9Bv
Store Links: books2read.com/u/3yj9Bv
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is available as an eBook! This omnibus edition contains the first three novel-length titles from my speculative-fiction literary universe. Paperback and additional eBook purchasing options coming soon!
Store Links: books2read.com/u/3yj9Bv
Store Links: books2read.com/u/3yj9Bv
ENDING SOON: The Kindle edition of "The Big Men" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until November 19th!
If you love sci-fi, horror, the paranormal, thrillers, or just good old-fashioned S-tier writing, this is a book you should read. 💙📚🙂👍
Need some convincing? See the attached image.
If you love sci-fi, horror, the paranormal, thrillers, or just good old-fashioned S-tier writing, this is a book you should read. 💙📚🙂👍
Need some convincing? See the attached image.
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
ENDING SOON: The Kindle edition of "The Big Men" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until November 19th!
If you love sci-fi, horror, the paranormal, thrillers, or just good old-fashioned S-tier writing, this is a book you should read. 💙📚🙂👍
Need some convincing? See the attached image.
If you love sci-fi, horror, the paranormal, thrillers, or just good old-fashioned S-tier writing, this is a book you should read. 💙📚🙂👍
Need some convincing? See the attached image.
Gave "Palia" a try. Found it mostly fun and relaxing. Nothing much "new" to speak of but all the components (clearly borrowed from other games) felt solid and well put together. Ran into a few small technical issues but nothing major. 👍 so far. #gaming
store.steampowered.com/app/2707930
store.steampowered.com/app/2707930
Palia on Steam
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your ho...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Gave "Palia" a try. Found it mostly fun and relaxing. Nothing much "new" to speak of but all the components (clearly borrowed from other games) felt solid and well put together. Ran into a few small technical issues but nothing major. 👍 so far. #gaming
store.steampowered.com/app/2707930
store.steampowered.com/app/2707930
One of the best features of The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction literary universe is that readers can start at any point; however, those who enjoy experiencing things from "the beginning" can grab the Kindle edition of "The Big Men," FREE worldwide until November 19th via Amazon!
November 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
One of the best features of The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction literary universe is that readers can start at any point; however, those who enjoy experiencing things from "the beginning" can grab the Kindle edition of "The Big Men," FREE worldwide until November 19th via Amazon!
"AI" content truly is one of the greatest wastes of resources in human history. There was already far more excellent art being created by people than could ever be consumed, much less fully appreciated, in several lifetimes. Curation and surfacing are what's needed, not more slop. 🤔
November 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"AI" content truly is one of the greatest wastes of resources in human history. There was already far more excellent art being created by people than could ever be consumed, much less fully appreciated, in several lifetimes. Curation and surfacing are what's needed, not more slop. 🤔
Tried a few more Linux desktops and, to my mild surprise, KDE Plasma runs much better on the 2013 Air than I expected. I still like Cinnamon but I think Plasma takes the crown in my case. Funny since KDE was my "go to" back in the day. Some things never change, I guess. 🙂👍
November 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Tried a few more Linux desktops and, to my mild surprise, KDE Plasma runs much better on the 2013 Air than I expected. I still like Cinnamon but I think Plasma takes the crown in my case. Funny since KDE was my "go to" back in the day. Some things never change, I guess. 🙂👍
ICYMI: There are a lot of tales set along the "Wells" timeline but these are two of the most "core" to the experience. If you're keen to plumb the depths of The Nod/Wells Timelines, and crave the unique and unorthodox in your speculative-fiction reads, these books are for you!
THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The Kindle edition of "The Big Men" is FREE worldwide until Nov. 19 and the Kindle edition of "Big Man Down" is on sale in the US and the UK until Nov. 21! Enjoy this "paranormal thriller" duology from The Nod/Wells Timelines today!
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November 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
ICYMI: There are a lot of tales set along the "Wells" timeline but these are two of the most "core" to the experience. If you're keen to plumb the depths of The Nod/Wells Timelines, and crave the unique and unorthodox in your speculative-fiction reads, these books are for you!
I've been building my TBR for 2026, and may squeeze one or two more things in before the end of the year, so I'll give these one more shout-out. Reviews:
Goodreads
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Book Radar
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Book Radar
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November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I've been building my TBR for 2026, and may squeeze one or two more things in before the end of the year, so I'll give these one more shout-out. Reviews:
Goodreads
www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
Book Radar
thebookradar.com/library/19?s...
StoryGraph
app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/s...
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Goodreads
www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
Book Radar
thebookradar.com/library/19?s...
StoryGraph
app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/s...
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THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The Kindle edition of "The Big Men" is FREE worldwide until Nov. 19 and the Kindle edition of "Big Man Down" is on sale in the US and the UK until Nov. 21! Enjoy this "paranormal thriller" duology from The Nod/Wells Timelines today!
amazon.com/author/micha...
#booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
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#booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The Kindle edition of "The Big Men" is FREE worldwide until Nov. 19 and the Kindle edition of "Big Man Down" is on sale in the US and the UK until Nov. 21! Enjoy this "paranormal thriller" duology from The Nod/Wells Timelines today!
amazon.com/author/micha...
#booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
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#booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
FYI: Fallout season 2, December 17th. Don’t watch the trailer! It gives too much away. 🤯🤣
November 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
FYI: Fallout season 2, December 17th. Don’t watch the trailer! It gives too much away. 🤯🤣
ICYMI: I was recently asked by Shepherd to share my three favorite reads of the year (October 2024-September 2025.) It's always tough to narrow things down like that but I enjoy a challenge. 💙📚🙂👍
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Want to know Michael Shotter's Top 3 Books of 2025?
Michael's top 3 reads of 2025 include Colossus with a Poison Tongue and two other amazing books. Discover what makes these books unmissable!
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November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
ICYMI: I was recently asked by Shepherd to share my three favorite reads of the year (October 2024-September 2025.) It's always tough to narrow things down like that but I enjoy a challenge. 💙📚🙂👍
shepherd.com/bboy/2025/f/...
shepherd.com/bboy/2025/f/...