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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 13h

There are going to be all sorts of exciting things happening related to The Nod/Wells Timelines over the next six months, starting with this new "spooky season" giveaway. If you enjoy reading speculative fiction, begin your journey along The Timelines today! ❤️📚🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 30/09/2026

Spending more time with Ko-fi over the past week or so, I have to say that I'm really becoming a fan of it. There's a lot of nice, elegant functionality, and some QoL features I wish more platforms had. Give it a look if you've been sleeping on it. 👍 ko-fi.com/michaelshotter

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 30/09/2026

A new post about the significance of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" and its role in my speculative-fiction literary universe. ko-fi.com/post/The-Sig... Be sure to check out my other recent posts on Ko-fi as there's now some cool exclusive content there! 😎👍 #books #reading 🪐📚💙

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The Significance of The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 27/09/2026

My first all-new Ko-fi post, featuring my thoughts on Spotify for Authors. ko-fi.com/post/My-Thou...

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My Thoughts on Spotify for Authors

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 26/09/2026

Enjoyed that one quite a bit earlier this year. Definitely my favorite of the series since "Network Effect." 👍🪐📚💙

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 26/09/2026

Another Ko-fi post, this one about The Nod/Wells Timelines and "Alternate Unrealities," for those who aren't already familiar. I'm starting something "BIG" on October 2nd via Ko-fi, so be sure to give me a follow there to see it before everyone else! ko-fi.com/post/More-ab... #books #reading 🩸📚💙

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More about The Nod/Wells Timelines, and Another Free eBook

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 25/09/2026

My latest read: "Veil" by @jonathanjanz.bsky.social Speculative fiction with various components, and a strong emphasis on characters. Have a look, #booksky! 🪐📚🩸⚡️📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5592 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/6376...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 24/09/2026

There are so many things out there, constantly competing for people's time and attention. I'm therefore always a bit blown away, and honored, when a new person, completely unfamiliar with me and my works, finds them and has the great experience I always hoped they would. 💙📚🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 24/09/2026

Another Ko-fi post. I realize the information in these may be "old news" for a lot of you but I wanted to start with the basics while I get things up to speed, and there's always a chance someone here is seeing me for the first time via this. ko-fi.com/post/Academi...

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Academic Displacement - A Free Tale of Speculative Fiction

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 23/09/2026

...I'm all for raising awareness about bad stuff that's happening to help combat it but for every one of those posts you make or engage with, do the same for two or three awesome things that aren't getting enough attention. The world will be a better place. 🤔

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 23/09/2026

What I most like to see on social media is people being enthusiastic about things of quality they enjoy. That's what all of these platforms are best at, and something that's sadly far more rare than it used to be when all of this got started...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 23/09/2026

FYI: I've begun to more firmly establish my presence on Ko-fi in preparation for a new special project that I'll be coordinating from there starting in October. If you'd like to get a jump on things and give me a follow, that would be cool. 🙂👍 ko-fi.com/post/Well-he...

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Michael Shotter - A Brief Introduction

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 22/09/2026

...relationships with are @allauthor.bsky.social and BookBub. I also used to run ads via Amazon, Meta, and Google/YouTube but that is no longer the case as I have become dissatisfied with and opposed to many of their policies and practices, particularly with regard to generative "AI."

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 22/09/2026

A lot of "book marketing" scammers have attempted to make it seem as though I work with them over the years, presumably in efforts to convince other authors to purchase their "services." For the record: I do all my own marketing. The only entities I have any such consistent...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 22/09/2026

No problem, Yolanda. Shout out to @bsky.app for enhancing notifications to let us know if our followers came from a starter pack. That's a great feature, which is what makes those sorts of posts possible. Definitely a fan of it. 👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 22/09/2026

Another starter pack I've gotten some attention from lately. Lots of cool folks in this one, so be sure to have a peek, #booksky! go.bsky.app/6GjH5Vp 💙📚🪐🩸📚⚡️

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 21/09/2026

No problem. Hopefully, it will help more people find the book. 👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 20/09/2026

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 20/09/2026

My latest read: "Of Hunger and Will" by @tonytravis.com Want an interesting combo of speculative-fiction sub-genres that's outside the norm? Give this a look! 👍🪐📚🩸📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5585 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/0c59...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 20/09/2026

Good to know for sure. 👍 There have definitely been some issues with B2R's server in the past but it's been much more reliable lately. Sadly, very few seem able to maintain 100% uptime these days. 🤔 In any case, thanks for the heads up.

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 19/09/2026

Interesting. Might have been a temporary issue with the server. Here's the direct link to the various stores: books2read.com/nwtc Alternatively, it should be easy to find by searching your preferred store for my name or "The Nod/Wells Timelines" directly.

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium by Michael Shotter

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 19/09/2026

One of the most fun aspects of creating "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" was getting to speak candidly and directly on a variety of subjects in a way that typically doesn't make sense in the course of my day-to-day work as an author and publisher. 03/15/2027 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

"The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" by Michael Shotter

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 18/09/2026

I've read a couple by DS LaLonde, "A Bleak Remedy" and "A Dark Whimsy," both of which were very good. Thus, I imagine this one is very good as well. Give it a look, #booksky! 💙📚🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 18/09/2026

It can take a while for a book's Amazon ratings to reflect its true quality. This happened with "The Nod/Wells Timelines - A Primer," where the first couple that came in were on the low end of what it typically receives (3-5 stars) before things began to normalize. Such is life. ❤️📚🙂👍

"The Nod/Wells Timelines - A Primer" by Michael Shotter at amazon

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 17/09/2026

I'm always proud of and excited about everything I write and publish but I am particularly pleased I was able to make "Alternate Unrealities" freely available via so many eBook distributors. I love (and very much need) to sell lots of books but giving one away is a real joy. 🩸📚💙🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 16/09/2026

One of the fun and unique features of Goodreads and Kindle eBooks that's not widely known or used is the ability to highlight portions of a book and publicly comment on them. I get those from time to time, which I always find interesting and insightful as an author. This one also made me LOL. 📚💙🤣👍

A Goodreads comment about Michael Shotter's book "The Nod/Wells Timelines - A Primer"

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 14/09/2026

I like a good tactics game. This is as close as I've seen anyone come to the all-timer that was "Atlas Reactor," though it's not on that level, and lacks a few features like co-op or team play as multiplayer is limited to 1V1 PvP. Still, it's solid. 👍 store.steampowered.com/app/1498550/... #gaming

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Save 10% on Infinity: HexaDome Tactics on Steam

Discover the story of the Aristeia world in single-player or storm into PvP battles! Turn-based battles, 12 heroes, varied arenas, deckbuilding with dozens of tactical cards. Assemble the perfect team...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 13/09/2026

Greetings to my recent new followers from this one. Some cool folks and organizations in it, so be sure to check them out if you're feeling that "spooky season" urge! Also, a big thank you to @gnofhorror.com for putting it together. 👍 go.bsky.app/7ZnqcKq #spookyseason #specfic #horror #booksky 🩸📚💙

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 12/09/2026

This one's a banger. Don't miss it, #booksky! 🩸📚🪐⚡️📚💙

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 12/09/2026

My latest read: "D7" by @pfracassi.bsky.social Want a brief-yet-satisfying "spooky season" read that'll have you dancing to a different beat? Give this a try! 👍🩸📚⚡️📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5584 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c1ca...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 11/09/2026

Saw this live last night and it was a good time. Well worth a watch, #booksky! 🙂👍🩸📚🪐⚡️📚💙

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 10/09/2026

What's new, you ask? I have a free collection of new short stories, just in time for spooky season: vortex-1.blogspot.com/2026/09/alte... Finalizing "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" for its March 15, 2027 release. Something "BIG" starts in October! So, yeah... a lot! 🤪👍🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

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Alternate Unrealities: Stories inspired by chilling films of my youth in the style of The Nod/Wells Timelines

I'm pleased to announce the immediate availability of a new free eBook I've released just in time for "spooky season." "Alternate Unrealitie...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 09/09/2026

Check this out, #booksky! 🩸📚💙🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 07/09/2026

If you really want to go down the rabbit hole on this one, there's a good film from 2017 called "The Disaster Artist" that's worth a watch. 👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 07/09/2026

Got to play a bit of this with friends this weekend and it's a hoot. It's one of those "mess with the other players to win" experiences, so mind who you play with. 🤣 Some occasional server issues but I think they're due to lots of new players from a sale. store.steampowered.com/app/2999030/...

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Save 70% on Exploding Kittens® 2 on Steam

Download Exploding Kittens® 2 and live your best and most chaotic kitty life! Take a deep whiff of burning furballs, draw a card and pray for victory (and look stylish all the while, thanks to oodles ...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 04/09/2026

Thanks, Tony! The end of July and a lot of August were pretty rough but things are much better now, and just in time for my favorite part of the year. 🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 04/09/2026

Also, be sure to check out my latest release, #booksky! It's free, very cool, and perfect for "spooky season," if I do say so myself. 🩸📚💙🙂👍 books2read.com/b/au #specfic #horror #thriller #scifi #book #books #free #spookyseason #ebook #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #whattoread #booksof2026

"Alternate Unrealities: Stories inspired by chilling films of my youth in the style of The Nod/Wells Timelines" by Michael Shotter

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 04/09/2026

I've been busy working on a super-secret project for another author over the past few weeks. Between that and getting sick last month, I haven't really had time or inclination to experience any new things to talk about. That should be changing fairly soon, however, so stay tuned!

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 03/09/2026

Of course, there are several other solid options like Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo, just to name a few. books2read.com/au NOTE: "Alternate Unrealities" is not available via Amazon because the distribution of permanently-free eBooks is not supported there. #free #spookyseason #book #ebook

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Alternate Unrealities: Stories inspired by chilling films of my youth in the style of The Nod/Wells Timelines

From the author of The Nod/Wells Timelines comes a free collection of stories inspired by chilling films of the 1970s and 80s, crafted in the style of his expansive speculative-fiction literary univer...

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 03/09/2026

As you might imagine, I'm very excited about the release of "Alternate Unrealities." One big reason is that it's my first free eBook available via Bookshop(dot)org. If you have yet to give Bookshop a try, this is a great opportunity to do so. bookshop.org/p/books/alte... 🩸📚⚡️🪐📚💙

"Alternate Unrealities" by Michael Shotter at Bookshop.org

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 02/09/2026

Thanks, Ron! Hope everyone enjoys it! 🩸📚💙🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 01/09/2026

NEW BLOG POST! - Alternate Unrealities: Stories inspired by chilling films of my youth in the style of The Nod/Wells Timelines Learn more about my latest eBook release, and how you can read it for FREE! vortex-1.blogspot.com/2026/09/alte... #specfic #horror #thriller #scifi #book #blogpost 🩸📚💙📚⚡️

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Alternate Unrealities: Stories inspired by chilling films of my youth in the style of The Nod/Wells Timelines

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The Nod/Wells Timelines @thenwt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A new review for "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" from another satisfied reader! books2read.com/b/nwt If you love speculative fiction and want to see what you've been missing, it's indeed one of the better places to start. #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #reading 💙📚🪐🩸📚⚡️

A review of Michael Shotter's "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" from Goodreads

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 28/08/2026

It's been wild watching the HWA publicly implode. I don't really have a stake in any of it as I've never been an active member but I know lots of folks who are/were and I imagine that whole situation has to be very frustrating for them. 🤔 Hope something good can come of it. 🤞

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The Nod/Wells Timelines @thenwt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

FYI: The Kindle edition of "The Nemesis Effect" is on sale for just $2.99 in the US until the end of August. amazon.com/dp/B09F5SQRP4 Grab this great deal on a short, satisfying science-fiction read that stands on its own while revealing a sprawling speculative-fiction universe.

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The Nemesis Effect

The Nemesis Effect - Kindle edition by Shotter, Michael. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Nemesis Effect.

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 23/08/2026

This one's been on my TBR for a while now. Hoping to get to it soon. 🩸📚💙🙂👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 23/08/2026

Interesting. I've been slowly making my way through my first playthrough of BG3 with some friends over the past few months. Can definitely see why that character got their own book. 💙📚💬🤣👍

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Michael Shotter @michaelshotter.com · 22/08/2026

"The Big Men" was always intended to challenge its readers in various ways, ultimately rewarding them with a unique and worthwhile experience for their efforts. It's for that reason that reviews like this new one for it always warm my heart a little. 💙📚🙂👍

A review of "The Big Men" by Michael Shotter from Goodreads

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