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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Over the weekend, One Night at Kedasi won two awards! Best sci-fi at the New Mexico Book Awards and Gold in sci-fi for the CIPA EVVY awards. Couldn't be more thrilled. So excited to do more of these adventures.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hot off the press, One Night at Kedasi won the New Mexico Book Awards for Best Sci-Fi! Thanks again to @apbooks.bsky.social for putting this book out there. I'm hard at work on more Zip and Tom adventures right now! books2read.com/kedasi #BookSky #Books #WritingCommunity

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This sandwich is a delicious cry for help.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Cooper auditioning for the role of Princess Donut. He's got the regal pose down. #cats #dcc

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Finally, we know why Nick Ventner carries a harpoon gun. Only took me three books to figure out a good reason. Read along with my latest draft here: macashton.substack.com/p/who-is-thi... #Writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

If you too are staring down the barrel of another Wednesday in corporate America, might I suggest some short stories about corporate f**kery? Here are 3 free codes for my #audiobook. 1. authors-direct.com/spotify/?cod... 2. authors-direct.com/spotify/?cod... 3. authors-direct.com/spotify/?cod...

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Always good to know the rules when you visit somewhere new.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Once again I present: We have Dune at home. #Seattle was looking smokey as hell yesterday.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Whiteout, the first of Nick Ventner's adventures is finally available as an #audiobook! It's hot outside, which means it's the perfect time to head on a frigid hunt through the Himalayas in search of the mythical yeti. Get a copy: books2read.com/NickVentnerW... #BookSky #Books

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I guess I need to stop calling myself nearly critically acclaimed now that Kedasi won a medal. Huge thanks to @apbooks.bsky.social for making this happen. This package was a wonderful surprise to receive today. If you want to read it: books2read.com/kedasi #Writing #BookSky #Books

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

If I had a nickel for every cat-based magazine that has accepted a piece of fiction from me and then folded before paying, I would have... well it would only be two nickels, but that feels like too many. #Writing #WritingCommunity

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It seems once again, Christopher Nolan can't miss. Can't wait to watch this.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The files have passed QA, the yeti has been contained in an MP3, and somehow the booze-laden adventure didn't crash audiobook servers. Next week, Whiteout will finally be available as an audiobook. I just listened and I am hyped. Stuart killed it. He brought my characters to life. #Audiobooks

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

What's the thing you always remember with childhood nostalgia? For me, it's summers at the movie theater. » Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... » Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0SJ8R2A... » YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=78LK... #Podcast #Memories

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Once again, this meme is relevant. insider-gaming.com/assassins-cr...

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

All of my ebooks are down to 99c for the @smashwords.bsky.social Summer Sale! Be it yetis, giant shrimp on intergalactic adventures, or corporate f**kery, it's all there. One of them is free 👀👀👀 www.smashwords.com/profile/view... #BookSky #Books #SWSale2026 #Smashwords

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A couple of my favorite shots watching the fireworks from Eastlake last night. I was lucky enough to get to watch the #fireworks from a rooftop. #Seattle #4thOfJuly #Photography

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

How it feels watching all the #gaming industry news over the last few years. Xbox after buying every studio under the sun: www.destructoid.com/impending-xb... IO after 007 breaks records: kotaku.com/io-interacti... #VideoGames

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Another one, because ocular representation is important. It's insane they let Mawhonic drive a pod racer without glasses. At least Sebulba had his readers on. SMH. #StarWars #SciFi #Movies

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Today, I've spent far too much time thinking about characters in Star Wars that just needed corrective lenses. Jabba? Near-sighted, definite stigmatism. Throw some glasses on there, he's a lot less angry. Food for thought.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Reviews are starting to roll in as people finish reading The Dark Humor Will Continue Until Morale Improves. So far, it's sitting at a perfect 5 stars. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed so far. Get your dose of dark humor: books2read.com/u/bML2gV #BookSky 🩵📚

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This week I had the chance to interview Stuart Bentley, narrator for my monster hunting series, The Nick Ventner Adventures. Comment below and I'll give you a free link to listen to A Man of the Mountain, the prequel. It has sasquatch, murder, and dark humor. #BookSky #Audiobooks #Writing

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Just in time for Summer yeti beach read season (definitely a thing), Whiteout is now available on every Ebook platform at a discounted price ($3.99). Nothing says summer like drunken monster hunting adventures in the Himalayas. books2read.com/NickVentnerW... #BookSky #Fantasy #Cryptids

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Looks like Spielberg is back doing what Spielberg does best. So excited to see this over the weekend. #Movies

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

TFW your players get you a cameo from Wayne Knight and he has to reconcile all the crazy sh** you did in the Dino Island campaign. Incredible. @sannish.net, how does it feel seeing your in-game actions hurt real life Wayne Knight? #DnD #TableTop #Cameo

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Author copies finally arrived and that cover came out slick as hell! If you're frustrated by corporate fuckery, mega yachts, and unnecessary military conflict, this one is for you! 50% of profits go to ActBlue Paperback, audiobook, ebook: books2read.com/u/bML2gV #BookSky #WritingCommunity #Politics

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

To clarify, I am the one who is an animated version of Rick Moranis.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

While the Voodoo Museum might be small, it clearly left an impression on me when I visited. This WIP is from the upcoming third book in the Nick Ventner Adventures. That is, will be, if I can ever finish this 3rd draft.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Escalation is all about "The Big Room", a mahogany-clad bunker where top brass decide who gets to press the big red button. books2read.com/u/bML2gV #BookSky #ShortStory #WritingCommunity

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Story #4 follows Finn as he discovers the perils of commercial teleportation firsthand. Also, he's sooooo progressive. Pre-order paperback/eBook: books2read.com/u/bML2gV #BookSky #Books #SciFi

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Story #3 is all about a group of mythical creatures motivated by chocolate and exploited by capitalism. It's the medieval fantasy Wonka of Wall Street on the high seas. Pre-order paperback/eBook: books2read.com/u/bML2gV #BookSky #Books #SciFi

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

A lot of great categories I'd love to break into here :) #Writers #WritingCommunity, if you can help an indie author out and bump this post, I'll be forever in your debt.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Nothing like a secret bathroom entrance at a seedy necromancer bar.

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Story 2, the Politics of Concrete came from a late night thought train about two conspiracy theorists trying to make a Terminator show for kids. Yup, inspiration is weird. Pre-order paperback/eBook: books2read.com/u/bML2gV #BookSky #Books #SciFi

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

One opening line a day until release next week! Please Hold is a story about the logical catastrophe at the end of automated hold lines. It opens my collection and embodies every ounce of rage I've felt while waiting on hold. books2read.com/u/bML2gV #BookSky #Books #SciFi

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This long weekend, get yourself into some booze-soaked, monster hunting action. You won't regret it. books2read.com/u/bP2Yvd 💙📚 #booksky #Cryptids

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A Man of the Mountain might be short, but it packs a sasquatch-sized punch. Want to find out what happens when The History Channel clashes with real monster hunters in a small town? Ebook/Audiobook links: books2read.com/u/mdZgBd #BookReview #BookSky

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Buying replacement thumb sticks for my Elite Controller and came across this absolute gem of an Amazon review. Nipple armor was not on my bingo card for this shopping experience. #Gaming #Xbox #Funny

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

First ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review for my new short fiction collection, The Dark Humor Will Continue Until Morale Imrpoves. Pre-Order Ebook and Paperback here: books2read.com/u/bML2gV Audiobook from Joel Simler was just delivered this morning. All set for release on 6/1! #BookSky

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Kedasi was a finalist in the Indie Book Awards for Sci-Fi (Off Earth). While we didn't win, this still feels damned good. Thanks to @apbooks.bsky.social for getting my giant shrimp and mercenary adventure in print :) On sale for 99c: www.amazon.com/One-Night-Ke... #BookSky #WritingCommunity 🪐📚

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I took off work and went to @woodlandparkzoo.bsky.social with my camera today. Beautiful day, animals were all out and having a great time this morning. If you're in #Seattle, the new red panda exhibit is incredible (though not featured in my pictures as it was v sleepy).

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This one goes out to all my creatives that have recently hit a slump or a spiral. Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/7JOi... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #WritingCommunity #Authors #ADHD

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Same whiskey-drinking, monster-slaying action, new badass cover. Really thrilled with the work @markerslinger.bsky.social did on this cover. Working on getting this added to paperback, but ebook should be up soon. Audiobook not far behind! www.amazon.com/dp/B0G62X9QN... 📚💙

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Still looking for advanced readers for my upcoming short fiction collection. If dark satire about corporate f**ckery, fascism, and tentacled truck driving conglomerates sounds like your thing, I have digital ARCs ready to go today. Read it, leave a short review before 6/2. #IndieAuthor #BookSky #SFF

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Management, the gremlins in my brain, have seen fit to reveal the cover for my new short fiction collection (out 6/2/26). It's dark, funny, and a bit unhinged, everything I wanted. Pre-Order here: books2read.com/u/bML2gV #CoverReveal #IndieAuthor #BookSky

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

From my short story, Please Hold, all about the potentially nuclear dangers of hold bots 😂. I'm looking for ARC reviews on this collection if you're interested in reading more! docs.google.com/forms/d/1oeE... Or you can pre-order here: books2read.com/u/bML2gV

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Ashton Macaulay (Author) @macashton.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Goodreads put One Night at Kedasi next to three Matt Dinniman books and honestly I'm not going to argue with the algorithm. My humor gets compared to @mattdinniman.bsky.social a lot lately. I'll take it. linktr.ee/MacAshton #BookSky #IndieAuthor #SciFi

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