As the World Stearns
@mikalroy.bsky.social
Former editorial director and editor; current agency head, book packager, and writer. USC film, Hollins U, Clarion West alum. Dad. Books & cats & f&sf & film & games & music & Brooklyn. He/him/foul unspeakable one.
Thanks for this timely reminder that I need to tend to our own tiny goddess’s latest creations.
November 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Thanks for this timely reminder that I need to tend to our own tiny goddess’s latest creations.
Oh no. Hope you’re okay and that your post kicked the universe back into motion for you.
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Oh no. Hope you’re okay and that your post kicked the universe back into motion for you.
Truly, all the Caro volumes are amazing. Personally found the third unputdownable. Which, considering its weight, is saying something.
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Truly, all the Caro volumes are amazing. Personally found the third unputdownable. Which, considering its weight, is saying something.
These things are eternal!
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
These things are eternal!
Oh, please. GTFOWTBS
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Oh, please. GTFOWTBS
This is a great help; thank you!
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is a great help; thank you!
Meant by you all!
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Meant by you all!
Possible title to reissue?
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Possible title to reissue?
This cover meant the world to me back in the day. Still one of the GOATs. Was so happy Joe Monti used it for one of the jackets of the new Saga Press Elric hardcovers.
November 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This cover meant the world to me back in the day. Still one of the GOATs. Was so happy Joe Monti used it for one of the jackets of the new Saga Press Elric hardcovers.
Thing is? He’d be fantastic at it. Needs to happen.
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Thing is? He’d be fantastic at it. Needs to happen.
Terrific piece.
November 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Terrific piece.
*fail to take care, that is
October 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
*fail to take care, that is
Truly, the ones who come off poorly are the ones who can’t be bothered to tell the truth, or more damningly, take care to thoughtfully navigate difficult issues.
I love him, while also thankful I will never be on his radar in any way.
I love him, while also thankful I will never be on his radar in any way.
October 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Truly, the ones who come off poorly are the ones who can’t be bothered to tell the truth, or more damningly, take care to thoughtfully navigate difficult issues.
I love him, while also thankful I will never be on his radar in any way.
I love him, while also thankful I will never be on his radar in any way.
Only recent example I can think of is King’s Under the Dome (which had no flap copy), but surely there are others?
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Only recent example I can think of is King’s Under the Dome (which had no flap copy), but surely there are others?
As always, the forty-year-old four-color approximations of your gorgeous work leave me shaking my head. Left so much richness in color and detail on the table!
Anyway, love the unpacking of this beautiful piece.
Anyway, love the unpacking of this beautiful piece.
October 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
As always, the forty-year-old four-color approximations of your gorgeous work leave me shaking my head. Left so much richness in color and detail on the table!
Anyway, love the unpacking of this beautiful piece.
Anyway, love the unpacking of this beautiful piece.
Sliwa is on fire here. Respect.
October 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Sliwa is on fire here. Respect.
Cannot be released Stateside fast enough for my tastes.
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Cannot be released Stateside fast enough for my tastes.