Michael Andersen
@mjandersen.bsky.social
Stares at numbers at Simon and Schuster, runs ARGN.com - more ARGs, escape rooms, immersive theater, and puzzle stuff than you probably want to hear
Looking back at Pinterest's not-yet-trending predictions for 2025: which prediction read you dead-to-rights? I personally regret not leaning in harder on my PICKLE FIX. business.pinterest.com/pinterest-pr...
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Looking back at Pinterest's not-yet-trending predictions for 2025: which prediction read you dead-to-rights? I personally regret not leaning in harder on my PICKLE FIX. business.pinterest.com/pinterest-pr...
The book version specifically added reader snark.
November 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The book version specifically added reader snark.
Panel conversation - 8th grade class surveyed about their thoughts about horror, and the response that associates horror with puzzles is particularly interesting to me.
I've assumed mascot / analog horror skews younger for a while now, and this is only a sample set of one, but...
I've assumed mascot / analog horror skews younger for a while now, and this is only a sample set of one, but...
November 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Panel conversation - 8th grade class surveyed about their thoughts about horror, and the response that associates horror with puzzles is particularly interesting to me.
I've assumed mascot / analog horror skews younger for a while now, and this is only a sample set of one, but...
I've assumed mascot / analog horror skews younger for a while now, and this is only a sample set of one, but...
This is the kind of silly I want out of a PAX panel. Skyrealms of Jorune!
November 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This is the kind of silly I want out of a PAX panel. Skyrealms of Jorune!
Got a little bit of time before the final day of PAX Unplugged opens up, so I figured I'd prepare a mission response for Memento Mechanica's penpal quest.
November 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Got a little bit of time before the final day of PAX Unplugged opens up, so I figured I'd prepare a mission response for Memento Mechanica's penpal quest.
Oddities Inc (PAX Unplugged puzzle hunt) solved, I am safe!
...not that I wasn't safe before. Everything was fine, and still is fine.
...not that I wasn't safe before. Everything was fine, and still is fine.
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Oddities Inc (PAX Unplugged puzzle hunt) solved, I am safe!
...not that I wasn't safe before. Everything was fine, and still is fine.
...not that I wasn't safe before. Everything was fine, and still is fine.
Acquisitions Inc is running Daggerheart, starting tonight!
November 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Acquisitions Inc is running Daggerheart, starting tonight!
It was an Angelic variant!
November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It was an Angelic variant!
Daggerheart arcane cipher page!
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Daggerheart arcane cipher page!
A Castle High demo!
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A Castle High demo!
Fun PAX Unplugged update: I have been informed that a bird live-tweeted our panel on puzzle hunts!
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Fun PAX Unplugged update: I have been informed that a bird live-tweeted our panel on puzzle hunts!
PAX Unplugged reminder - I'm on a panel tomorrow at 11:30am, talking about puzzle hunts! It's going to be awesome, and you should really come!
And yes, ARGs will get a mention or two, as well.
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
And yes, ARGs will get a mention or two, as well.
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
PAX Unplugged reminder - I'm on a panel tomorrow at 11:30am, talking about puzzle hunts! It's going to be awesome, and you should really come!
And yes, ARGs will get a mention or two, as well.
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
And yes, ARGs will get a mention or two, as well.
unplugged.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
Better pub puppy pic
November 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Better pub puppy pic
...PUPPY CAME BACK
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
...PUPPY CAME BACK
I'm sure it's just a matter of perspective, @scottedelman.bsky.social looks basically the same height.
November 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I'm sure it's just a matter of perspective, @scottedelman.bsky.social looks basically the same height.
Affirmative! Fanciest random @francisheaney.bsky.social encounter to date!
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Affirmative! Fanciest random @francisheaney.bsky.social encounter to date!
Masquerade Lotto: worst case, I get a fancy ticket! (Lotto number redacted)
November 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Masquerade Lotto: worst case, I get a fancy ticket! (Lotto number redacted)
Book Twins!
I like that the cover designs echo the two* distinct futures of the book.
I like that the cover designs echo the two* distinct futures of the book.
November 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Book Twins!
I like that the cover designs echo the two* distinct futures of the book.
I like that the cover designs echo the two* distinct futures of the book.
My copy of "Strength of the Few" just came in!
I remain beyond proud of my colleagues for creating reversible covers for the sequel, so that fans of the self pub edition can still have a consistent look and feel on their shelves.
I remain beyond proud of my colleagues for creating reversible covers for the sequel, so that fans of the self pub edition can still have a consistent look and feel on their shelves.
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
My copy of "Strength of the Few" just came in!
I remain beyond proud of my colleagues for creating reversible covers for the sequel, so that fans of the self pub edition can still have a consistent look and feel on their shelves.
I remain beyond proud of my colleagues for creating reversible covers for the sequel, so that fans of the self pub edition can still have a consistent look and feel on their shelves.
...and yes, the Muppets get their own bios in the program. As they should.
November 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
...and yes, the Muppets get their own bios in the program. As they should.