Mike Zimmerman
@zimwrites.bsky.social
Writer editor storyteller. Always errs to the dark side. 2022 National Magazine Award finalist. More than 100 million people have read my stuff (yup, the math checks out). Find me at www.zimwrites.com.
Oh my.
Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! For anyone waiting for things from me, this is why: my brain has been consumed by John Boorman and Excalibur, both of them dear to my heart. The restoration is stunning, and finally presents the film in the right aspect ratio on home video... 🧵1/8
November 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Oh my.
On this special day of thanks, please keep this deeply, perpetually, fundamentally ungrateful girl in your thoughts.
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this special day of thanks, please keep this deeply, perpetually, fundamentally ungrateful girl in your thoughts.
“We gonna eat that Sosa for breakfast, Charlie Brown.”
“Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, Charlie Brown.”
"You are a kite dancing in a hurricane, Charlie Brown..."
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
“We gonna eat that Sosa for breakfast, Charlie Brown.”
AI buffoonery aside, this is one of my favorite non-Onion headlines of the year.
When you just want to generate an xmas murreal, but end up summoning the followers of Tzeentch
Town's Huge Christmas Mural Was Generated Using AI, Resulting in Ghastly Chthonic Horrors
An enormous new mural near London, depicting a crowded Christmas scene, has drawn outrage and mockery from passersby.
futurism.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
AI buffoonery aside, this is one of my favorite non-Onion headlines of the year.
To me, ego is best used as an invisible engine driving you that no one should see.
That said...
I have made a living from writing now for 30+ years. It was never easy, never lucrative, sometimes brutal, and always risky. It was the only thing I ever said I wanted to do in life. And I did it.
That said...
I have made a living from writing now for 30+ years. It was never easy, never lucrative, sometimes brutal, and always risky. It was the only thing I ever said I wanted to do in life. And I did it.
What are you proud of in your writing? And how do you feel about sharing your accomplishments? Join me on a messy journey into pride.
A Moment of Pride
What are you most proud of in your life? This is an interesting question because, for my brain type, pride is fleeting. It is a moment of accomplishment, a “look what I did” butterfly held timidly in cupped hands and that flies away as soon as I release it… and then I move on to the next mountain. I wonder if having pride is something ingrained in childhood, similar to having a good memory.
kojiadae.ink
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
To me, ego is best used as an invisible engine driving you that no one should see.
That said...
I have made a living from writing now for 30+ years. It was never easy, never lucrative, sometimes brutal, and always risky. It was the only thing I ever said I wanted to do in life. And I did it.
That said...
I have made a living from writing now for 30+ years. It was never easy, never lucrative, sometimes brutal, and always risky. It was the only thing I ever said I wanted to do in life. And I did it.
Got two of these emails. Even if it'd been written by a human I would never buy into anyone gushing about my work like that.
Using ai to put personal details in the scam emails, "you've done THIS and THIS and THIS," and honestly I was momentarily touched before I realized no human soul sent the email.
Writing can be a lonely pursuit. I hate that they're exploiting our very human vulnerabilities for minor gain.
Writing can be a lonely pursuit. I hate that they're exploiting our very human vulnerabilities for minor gain.
Writers: Bots are sweeping through Amazon's reviews and emailing authors with gushing scams like "Only 2 reviews for a thrilling work like this?! Jesus wept! I can get your brilliant words in front of yadda yadda yadda..."
Please do not fall for the okey doke.
Please do not fall for the okey doke.
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Got two of these emails. Even if it'd been written by a human I would never buy into anyone gushing about my work like that.
Trapped inside. 8 hours to go.
November 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Trapped inside. 8 hours to go.
Reposted by Mike Zimmerman
Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Repost this post & tell us what you want reposted. Me, I’m waiting for my rights to revert back to me because first I left my publisher & then Down and Out Books decided to shit the bed.
www.bishopriderbooks.com
www.bishopriderbooks.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Repost this post & tell us what you want reposted. Me, I’m waiting for my rights to revert back to me because first I left my publisher & then Down and Out Books decided to shit the bed.
www.bishopriderbooks.com
www.bishopriderbooks.com
I don't think I've ever considered supporting a fellow author by saying don't buy his books, but here we are.
2025 may have to become a neonoir verb.
"Why don't you go 2025 yourself, mister."
"Oh, a 2025er, eh?"
"Boss, we 2025ed him real good but he's slippery, boy."
2025 may have to become a neonoir verb.
"Why don't you go 2025 yourself, mister."
"Oh, a 2025er, eh?"
"Boss, we 2025ed him real good but he's slippery, boy."
Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet and tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’ve found out my publisher is not who they said they were. Please do not buy my books. I will receive no portion of the funds. #BookSky #PayYourAuthors
October 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I don't think I've ever considered supporting a fellow author by saying don't buy his books, but here we are.
2025 may have to become a neonoir verb.
"Why don't you go 2025 yourself, mister."
"Oh, a 2025er, eh?"
"Boss, we 2025ed him real good but he's slippery, boy."
2025 may have to become a neonoir verb.
"Why don't you go 2025 yourself, mister."
"Oh, a 2025er, eh?"
"Boss, we 2025ed him real good but he's slippery, boy."
I have a fondness for this one that is unexplainable.
new Overhated for patrons! @dankmccoy.bsky.social of @flophousepodcast.com joins me to discuss this bizarre comedy from 1981.
big thanks to Dan, to all the awesome patrons, and to @effinbirds.com!
big thanks to Dan, to all the awesome patrons, and to @effinbirds.com!
October 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I have a fondness for this one that is unexplainable.
Reposted by Mike Zimmerman
I’m so sure it’s gotten to the point that I’m telling people not to buy my books because my publisher won’t honour our contract. Who keeps my percentage of a sale? Who receives the money? Not me, apparently. So fucking shitty.
October 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I’m so sure it’s gotten to the point that I’m telling people not to buy my books because my publisher won’t honour our contract. Who keeps my percentage of a sale? Who receives the money? Not me, apparently. So fucking shitty.
May he never have to survive another exCRUtiating evening with Roger Matheson on the other side. RIP John Woodvine. 96! Well done.
Tiz the season but never need a reason to watch An American Werewolf in London...
Tiz the season but never need a reason to watch An American Werewolf in London...
October 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
May he never have to survive another exCRUtiating evening with Roger Matheson on the other side. RIP John Woodvine. 96! Well done.
Tiz the season but never need a reason to watch An American Werewolf in London...
Tiz the season but never need a reason to watch An American Werewolf in London...
Reposted by Mike Zimmerman
Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet & tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’m going on an adventure. I’m also bringing the awesome @laurelhightower.bsky.social with me. I hear there might be snacks! @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet & tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’m going on an adventure. I’m also bringing the awesome @laurelhightower.bsky.social with me. I hear there might be snacks! @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social
I'll keep banging the drum for this novel -- one of the best things I've read this year.
It’s #FridayReads time and still Latine Heritage Month! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here’s a (45% off!) Stoker/Locus/Goodreads finalist that’s perfect for spooky season: dark magic, old gods, revenge, blood, and ghosts.
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I'll keep banging the drum for this novel -- one of the best things I've read this year.
Spell your name with movie titles
Moonstruck
Interstellar
Kingsmen
Exorcist (any issues with the "The" must be submitted in writing)
Zandalee
Inception
Moonraker
Monty Python and the Meaning of Life
Escape from New York/Alcatraz/Planet of the Apes
Robocop
Murder By Death
Animal House
Nosferatu
Moonstruck
Interstellar
Kingsmen
Exorcist (any issues with the "The" must be submitted in writing)
Zandalee
Inception
Moonraker
Monty Python and the Meaning of Life
Escape from New York/Alcatraz/Planet of the Apes
Robocop
Murder By Death
Animal House
Nosferatu
Spell your name w movie titles
Frailty
Rebecca
Affliction
North by Northwest
Kill Bill
Rear Window
Eastern Promises
Alien
Raising Arizona
Drive
Once Upon a Time in the West
No Country for Old Men
Frailty
Rebecca
Affliction
North by Northwest
Kill Bill
Rear Window
Eastern Promises
Alien
Raising Arizona
Drive
Once Upon a Time in the West
No Country for Old Men
Spell your name with movie titles
Fear in the Night
Ruthless
Act of Violence
No Escape
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Victim
Appointment with Danger
Touch of Evil
Edge of Doom
Larceny
Fear in the Night
Ruthless
Act of Violence
No Escape
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Victim
Appointment with Danger
Touch of Evil
Edge of Doom
Larceny
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Spell your name with movie titles
Moonstruck
Interstellar
Kingsmen
Exorcist (any issues with the "The" must be submitted in writing)
Zandalee
Inception
Moonraker
Monty Python and the Meaning of Life
Escape from New York/Alcatraz/Planet of the Apes
Robocop
Murder By Death
Animal House
Nosferatu
Moonstruck
Interstellar
Kingsmen
Exorcist (any issues with the "The" must be submitted in writing)
Zandalee
Inception
Moonraker
Monty Python and the Meaning of Life
Escape from New York/Alcatraz/Planet of the Apes
Robocop
Murder By Death
Animal House
Nosferatu
Post a you from a different era.
September 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Post a you from a different era.
Wish I could make this, I'll be on a plane. Everybody else go!
Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet & tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’m going hang out with @laurelhightower.bsky.social & @briankeene.bsky.social at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social very soon. Hope to see you there! #BookSky
September 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Wish I could make this, I'll be on a plane. Everybody else go!
I loved this book. Buy this book.
It’s #FridayReads time AND Latine Heritage Month! Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here are horror and noir mixed with Spanglish, history, anti-colonialism, magic, friendship, revenge, and monsters from the deep.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I loved this book. Buy this book.
Go get some!
Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! RT this tweet & tell us what you want RT’d. Me, I’ve left my publisher. It means these books will be out of print very shortly or they already are. Get ‘em before they’re gone. #BookSky
www.bishopriderbooks.com
www.bishopriderbooks.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Go get some!
Reposted by Mike Zimmerman
It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Latinx Heritage Month starts in three days, so here’s the perfect read for you. Come find out what makes the racists so angry…
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bookshop.org/p/books/hous...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Latinx Heritage Month starts in three days, so here’s the perfect read for you. Come find out what makes the racists so angry…
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
bookshop.org/p/books/hous...
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
bookshop.org/p/books/hous...
Contributor copy day is always a good day.
Also fun when the editors pick your story to lead off an issue. "Grampy Dargle" is one mean old bastard. Thanks @erykpruitt.bsky.social!
Also fun when the editors pick your story to lead off an issue. "Grampy Dargle" is one mean old bastard. Thanks @erykpruitt.bsky.social!
September 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Contributor copy day is always a good day.
Also fun when the editors pick your story to lead off an issue. "Grampy Dargle" is one mean old bastard. Thanks @erykpruitt.bsky.social!
Also fun when the editors pick your story to lead off an issue. "Grampy Dargle" is one mean old bastard. Thanks @erykpruitt.bsky.social!
Having pleasant flashbacks to the 90s when I worked at Berkley and wrote the jacket copy for the first novels in this series.
A career lifetime ago, it seems, but very happy to see these come back into print. Congrats @cgolden.bsky.social.
A career lifetime ago, it seems, but very happy to see these come back into print. Congrats @cgolden.bsky.social.
NEWS: @cgolden.bsky.social brings his landmark urban fantasy series, THE SHADOW SAGA, to Bad Hand in 2026. Author's preferred texts. New forewords. New covers. @ericlarocca.bsky.social penned the intro for Book One.
Pre-order book OF SAINTS AND SHADOWS: badhandbooks.com/preorders/of...
Pre-order book OF SAINTS AND SHADOWS: badhandbooks.com/preorders/of...
OF SAINTS AND SHADOWS by Christopher Golden: PAPERBACK WITH SIGNED BOOKPLATE — Bad Hand Books
The landmark urban fantasy series by NYT-bestselling author Christopher Golden returns with a new edition at Bad Hand Books! WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY ERIC LaROCCA A secret sect of the Catholic Chu...
badhandbooks.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Having pleasant flashbacks to the 90s when I worked at Berkley and wrote the jacket copy for the first novels in this series.
A career lifetime ago, it seems, but very happy to see these come back into print. Congrats @cgolden.bsky.social.
A career lifetime ago, it seems, but very happy to see these come back into print. Congrats @cgolden.bsky.social.
Slightly diminish a book
For Whom the Bell Tinkles
For Whom the Bell Tinkles
Slightly diminish a book
The Music Stand
The Music Stand
Slightly diminish a book
The Lord of the Things
The Lord of the Things
September 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Slightly diminish a book
For Whom the Bell Tinkles
For Whom the Bell Tinkles
Palate cleanser: One of the best editors I ever worked with, Tom McGrath, is also one of the best nonfiction writers out there. His new profile of Eagles coach Nick Sirianni for @phillymag.com is terrific even if you're not a football fan.
www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08...
www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08...
Inside the Mind of Nick Sirianni
Eleven months ago, we wanted him fired. Now a Super Bowl champion, he’s proven everyone wrong. And it all starts with one thing.
www.phillymag.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Palate cleanser: One of the best editors I ever worked with, Tom McGrath, is also one of the best nonfiction writers out there. His new profile of Eagles coach Nick Sirianni for @phillymag.com is terrific even if you're not a football fan.
www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08...
www.phillymag.com/news/2025/08...