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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 4d

I have curated my digital life to the point where I get notifications about Godzilla’s birthday.

I am very pleased with this.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 5d

My novel “FantasticLand” was named one of the most popular horror novels of the last decade on Goodreads, which puts me in some absolutely amazing company. If you’ve given the book a read I appreciate it more than you know.

www.goodreads.com/blog/show/30...

Ten Years of Horror Hits to Read This October

Halloween is, of course, the traditional season for scary stories. But for those of us weirdly dedicated to the genre, it’s a year-round endeavor....

www.goodreads.com

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 8d

I appreciate that!

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 9d

The plot of Stephen King's "Thinner" except instead of uncontrolled weight loss the curse is just a big, dumb clumsy doofus who gets bigger and dumber and clumsier as he gets older until he finally dies of stubbing his toe too many times or something.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 18d

I was fortunate enough to catch @tmbg.bsky.social in the opening show of "The Big Tour" last night and extremely fortunate to take my wife kids, who are getting harder to get together in one place as we all get older and busier.

It was my favorite weirdo band with my favorite band of weirdos.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Sep 6

Well, that’s a hell of a thing.

If there are any teachers out there who have questions or might want me to talk to their class about FantasticLand, shoot me a DM.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Aug 30

For those of you who have been curious, the audio of “Come Knocking” is currently in production and is due to be out before Halloween his year. I will update when I know more, but it’s coming and I can’t wait.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today is the final day for the Ghostland board game kickstarter from my fellow horror head Duncan Ralston. I have a short story as part of an anthology that comes with the board game which is only available here. If you’re a board game person, give it a look.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...

Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Aug 7

One time in high school a girl lightly implied that she thought of me when she listened to the song "Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover" by Sophie B. Hawkins and, seriously, it's one of those things I think about when my mental health is really bad.

Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jul 22

I absolutely hate to do this but my latest, "Come Knocking" is stalling out in terms of reviews. If you read it and have thoughts (seriously, positive or negative!) can these weiner dogs lightly encourage you to leave a review? Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Good Reads, wherever. I appreciate it.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jul 22

At least the damage done from January until now will never be repaired in my lifetime.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jul 19

So proud that my hometown B&N is carrying my latest.

🪱💀mindy💀🪱 [dirt ceremony era] @garbagesauce.bsky.social · Jul 18

new & restocked horror now available at b&n sioux falls 🔥

an array of horror books on a carpeted floor

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jul 17

On Tuesday I had to put my old dog down. It was a rough day. I posted a photo on IG, like you do.

Yesterday, I started getting targeted ads for memorials, key chains, portraits and other shit all to "honor your pet".

What a goddamn ugly dystopian hellscape we live in. Jesus Christ.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jul 11

I took the recycling out after a particularly nasty storm yesterday evening.

The night was full of fireflies. Hundreds of them.

There was another storm rolling in. They lit up anyway. For a short time before the storm rolled in and killed them.

It was beautiful.

Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jul 7

I appreciate that. I'll post about the audiobook when I know something.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jul 3

I want to extend my intense gratitude to everyone who made the launch day of my 4th novel, "Come Knocking" an amazing one. From my friends at Rooted Books & Gifts to everyone on Bookstagram (and Bluesky) to shared their excitement to everyone who bought the book, I am so grateful for you.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jun 30

I know my new book drops tomorrow (more on that soon) but I HAD to share this. My new friend Courtney Farrington just shared this tattoo of the Warhogs from FantasticLand, my first novel.

This is beyond cool. Thanks for sharing, Courtney. Our mutual friends owe you a postcard :)

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jun 23

I had a great talk with Kyler from Salt Lake Dirt about my new novel, living in the middle of the country and the horror books that messed us up. I appreciate the chance to be on this show.

saltlakedirt.com/tv-%26-film/...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jun 20

May I share a positive review, please?

I cannot take a compliment well so I will just say that’s exactly what I was going for and the review is incredible. Thank you Anna Rose!

You can order Come Knocking here: www.skyhorsepublishing.com/978151078344...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jun 11

My kid is funny.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jun 5

I currently work in HR at a mid-sized city. Since my first job (in local journalism) I’ve worked in the museum field and Public Health. I write novels on the side.

I listen to Slate Money every Sunday, BTW. Love it.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · Jun 5

I am 47. The first 7 years out of college colleagues and I regularly went for drinks after work.

I have changed jobs 3 times since that first work experience and have never, not once, been out for drinks with co-workers. It's not even on the radar and I would be seen as odd for suggesting it.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · May 29

Come on, man...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · May 20

I wish they had included my upcoming summer release "Beer In My Butt and Other Stories of Soapy Racehorses".

Rachael King @rachaelking70.bsky.social · May 20

This was just posted by @tbretc.bsky.social on another platform. The Chicago Sun-Times obviously gets ChatGPT to write a ‘summer reads’ feature almost entirely made up of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming to?

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · May 17

"Proud" doesn't cover it.

Not even close.

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