Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy
@mbaileywriter.bsky.social
Independent author (superhero, fantasy, urban fantasy), stage combat director/instructor in the central MA area. Native Cape Codder. Shares a bed with one wife, two dogs, and three cats. He/him/his.
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And the award for douchiest, bro-iest introduction to a #novel goes to this guy. I guess he earns points for putting it out there right up front that he's a macho prick.
November 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
And the award for douchiest, bro-iest introduction to a #novel goes to this guy. I guess he earns points for putting it out there right up front that he's a macho prick.
I was reminded this morning that Lucy Lawless's character in Ash Vs. Evil Dead looked like the lead singer of an 80s New Wave band, and if this image is going to be stuck in my head all day, it's going to be stuck in YOUR head all day. You're welcome sorry not sorry.
November 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I was reminded this morning that Lucy Lawless's character in Ash Vs. Evil Dead looked like the lead singer of an 80s New Wave band, and if this image is going to be stuck in my head all day, it's going to be stuck in YOUR head all day. You're welcome sorry not sorry.
Post something random or you’ll have an awful December.
November 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Post something random or you’ll have an awful December.
Full of gAI slop. Block.
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Full of gAI slop. Block.
Today's gAI slop cover in my ebook newsletter. Plus, we once again we get promo images using the generic faux Blade Runner neon metropolis that's oh so trendy.
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Today's gAI slop cover in my ebook newsletter. Plus, we once again we get promo images using the generic faux Blade Runner neon metropolis that's oh so trendy.
All I can think of now:
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
All I can think of now:
Today's gAI slop cover in my #ebook newsletter. The editor of this anthology credited the cover to Midjourney.
#Authors, when you submit a #story to an anthology, insist on a "no AI" clause that includes no gAI for the cover #art. Do not associate with gAI users in any capacity.
#Authors, when you submit a #story to an anthology, insist on a "no AI" clause that includes no gAI for the cover #art. Do not associate with gAI users in any capacity.
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The morning sky in the People's Republic of Oxford.
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The morning sky in the People's Republic of Oxford.
Introduce yourself with 4 spaceships.
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Introduce yourself with 4 spaceships.
This silly thing is making the rounds again. I don't know why but the cromberry yaas pie makes me laugh like a dope every time.
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This silly thing is making the rounds again. I don't know why but the cromberry yaas pie makes me laugh like a dope every time.
People I'm blocking today for their misguided efforts to rationalize book piracy from indie authors.
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
People I'm blocking today for their misguided efforts to rationalize book piracy from indie authors.
Tennessee, refusing to gracefully be selfied.
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Tennessee, refusing to gracefully be selfied.
Ingrid has given her approval for our donation to Starwood Pet Resort's food drive to benefit the Central Mass Pet Pantry. Make sure to remember pets and shelters when you plan your holiday charitable giving!
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Ingrid has given her approval for our donation to Starwood Pet Resort's food drive to benefit the Central Mass Pet Pantry. Make sure to remember pets and shelters when you plan your holiday charitable giving!
Same energy.
November 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Same energy.
Huh. Google's AI thinks the woman who edited my novella The Great Rock & Roll Time Trip Tour is a character in the book. Great work, AI. Great tech you got there.
November 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Huh. Google's AI thinks the woman who edited my novella The Great Rock & Roll Time Trip Tour is a character in the book. Great work, AI. Great tech you got there.
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Definitely never ever work for "exposure." That's a sucker's game. That is someone who in all likelihood can afford to pay you weaseling out of it by implicitly promising you'll get more paying work down the road from all the people who see your stuff.
Comic credit: @theoatmeal.bsky.social (2/)
Comic credit: @theoatmeal.bsky.social (2/)
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Definitely never ever work for "exposure." That's a sucker's game. That is someone who in all likelihood can afford to pay you weaseling out of it by implicitly promising you'll get more paying work down the road from all the people who see your stuff.
Comic credit: @theoatmeal.bsky.social (2/)
Comic credit: @theoatmeal.bsky.social (2/)
Entire account is a nonstop firehose of gAI "art."
Don't ask people to support you as a creative if you can't support fellow creatives in turn, full stop. Pay real artists.
Don't ask people to support you as a creative if you can't support fellow creatives in turn, full stop. Pay real artists.
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Entire account is a nonstop firehose of gAI "art."
Don't ask people to support you as a creative if you can't support fellow creatives in turn, full stop. Pay real artists.
Don't ask people to support you as a creative if you can't support fellow creatives in turn, full stop. Pay real artists.
Sharing from other platforms because Studio Theatre Worcester isn't on Bluesky.
Full event info is in the alt text, but basically, it's a fundraiser to support the development of new plays by local creators, especially those from under-represented communities. #Worcester #CentralMA #theater
Full event info is in the alt text, but basically, it's a fundraiser to support the development of new plays by local creators, especially those from under-represented communities. #Worcester #CentralMA #theater
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Sharing from other platforms because Studio Theatre Worcester isn't on Bluesky.
Full event info is in the alt text, but basically, it's a fundraiser to support the development of new plays by local creators, especially those from under-represented communities. #Worcester #CentralMA #theater
Full event info is in the alt text, but basically, it's a fundraiser to support the development of new plays by local creators, especially those from under-represented communities. #Worcester #CentralMA #theater
there are 4 types of guys online. no exceptions.
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
there are 4 types of guys online. no exceptions.
Cozy couch.
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Cozy couch.
Today's gAI slop cover from my ebook newsletter. The author credits "Art Painter," an iPhone app that uses gAI, for the cover art. That explains the handle of what one assumes to be a knife jutting out of the waistband of off-brand Nick Offerman.
Who doesn't tuck their Bowie next to their junk?
Who doesn't tuck their Bowie next to their junk?
November 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Today's gAI slop cover from my ebook newsletter. The author credits "Art Painter," an iPhone app that uses gAI, for the cover art. That explains the handle of what one assumes to be a knife jutting out of the waistband of off-brand Nick Offerman.
Who doesn't tuck their Bowie next to their junk?
Who doesn't tuck their Bowie next to their junk?