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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The first blurb from my 5th novel came in recently and it's a big one. Nick Cutter is an author I admire for his steallar prose, endless, dark creativity and for being a very nice man. You should read The Dorians soon. You can pre-order my book here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Your-B...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Not for nothing but I just got back into @harvilla.bsky.social "60 Songs" podcast and he is just such a damn good writer. I forgot how good.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hell yeah. ARCs of my 5th novel, "Your Best Chance of Survival" just landed on my doorstep. Simon and Schuster is putting it out. Emily Bestler edited it. I'm over the freakin' moon. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Your-B...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

If it's not too cringy, I would like to use my birthday as a chance to pitch the paperback of my 4th novel, "Come Knocking". It hits paperback in October and you can preorder it now.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If someone dedicated a Tik Tok channel to how much they hate your books, is that a sign of success or failure? Asking for me because that's happening to me.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

My first ever Haunt The Readers was so much better than I'd hoped. Thanks to Tiffany for having me out, all the amazing staff and volunteers and everyone who came out and was so incredibly kind. Fellowship with cool, creative people is something I sometimes forget I need.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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bobby @bobbylewis.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

i remember scientists saying 20 years ago that climate change-fueled wildfires would darken and poison the skies hundreds of miles away. but republicans said that was a lie, so now climate change-fueled wildfires darken and poison the skies hundreds of miles away every summer

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Huge thanks to Tory and the team @sowerbooksne for having me out for Summerween. I already have 5 different books to get someone into horror.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I got a mosquito bite on my face and I haven't been not damp in two weeks and drinking coffee makes me sweat and I always look like I'm in a hurry and goddammit I hate summer so much.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

@hauntthereaders is coming up July 31 and Aug. 1 in Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania. It's my first big author's event even though, as the bookmark says, I've been at this for a minute. I'm really looking forward to it!

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I’m showing my 18-year-old “The Departed”. She started calling Damon’s character “Rat Damon”. I feel like the world needs to hear this.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

My 4th novel, “Come Knocking” is extremely discounted right now on Amazon as part of Prime Days. If you are curious, I think it’s worth two bucks for the scene where the naked fighting man gets saved by a group of women dressed as demons. Your mileage may vary. The audio is also very good, IMO.

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Drew Magary @drewmagary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

BOOK REC: Just finished the debut novel of @justinhalpern.bsky.social today and it fucking rocked. He’s my friend so I’m biased but I also know a goodass beach read when I blow through one in two days. cardinal-publishing.com/titles/justi...

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Get Lost

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sh*t My Dad Says, a fast-paced and hilarious thriller about a young woman who reluctantly teams up with h...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I am so lucky to be able to share the cover for my 5th novel, “Your Best Chance of Survival” coming out on Feb. 2 through Simon & Schuster. This is a mean one. Can’t wait to share more. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Your-B...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

There are two wolves inside of me after making it through an edit of my latest novel from a professional, well respected copy editor. One wolf wants to send the copy editor a long apology letter and a box of chocolates. The other wolf wants to shrink in shame and hide forever.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If you're a podcast person, might I suggest this week's "Better Offline" ep with @edzitron.com Someone is saying "hey, all this 'end of the world' talk surrounding AI is hurting people and the technologists pushing it are cultist weirdos" and I think this needs to be said more.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I'm a bit behind on promoting this but I'm honored to be doing a book talk on July 12th at Sower Books in Lincoln as part of their SummerWeen celebration. Tory has an exceptional staff and I'm really looking forward to it. sowerbooksne.com/events/56153...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The worst part of editing is the fact that I’ve already read this thing, multiple times, and I would rather finish “Coffin Moon” by Keith Rosson.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I have entered the age where I am sending sentimental Tik Toks to my grown daughters and labeling them "sentimental dad shit". Like, listen I don't like this any more than you do but this is where we are and we're both going to have to deal with it.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I have two projects, a day job, a kid going to college soon and other obligations absolutely beating me about the head and shoulders right now. Working on a new novel feels like a dirty little secret, something I shouldn’t be doing. Hell yeah.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I think about this piece all the time. Multiple times a day. It's like a song in my head that I can't get out. It's been like this months.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A few months ago I was part of the Ames Reading Series at the Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors in Lincoln, which was an honor for me. I got to talk about Nebraska, the state of horror lit (it's great!) the Internet (it's mostly bad!) and a ton about writing and art. I appreciate them having me.

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John H. Ames Reading Series with guest author Mike Bockoven

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I have a LOT of love for Whalefall the novel (and everything I've read of @danielkraus.com so far) but the trailer to Whalefall has all the markings of a really bad time at the movies in the best possible way. If that makes sense. What I mean is "I'd like to see it now, please".

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I just listened to a podcast where it was put forth that the current Lords of Technology agree with us that AI is a human disaster and climate change is coming for us all. That's why they're so desperate to horde wealth and resources. They know the apocolypse is neigh and they want a nice seat.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

[To the tune of The Black Parade] When I played For Jersey I worked hard And won the Norris Trophy For great defensive play Now I'm calling The finals In Vegas Instead of dressing flashy I'm black Gerard Way

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I just got sent fan art of…me. I’m trying to respond with grace and gratitude while my college age daughter loses her shit in the background.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Oh man, #KingofAshes by SA Cosby is an eloquent rocket sled to hell. Great book.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

So The Mandalorian and Grogu is the first Star Wars movie in...checks notes...7 years. Me:

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I watched #buffetinfinity over the weekend and found it charming. I'm not sure if that's the right word for a cosmic horror movie built out of nothing but ads for local businesses, but dammit, it was charming. I was thoroughly charmed.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I’m trying to work and Spotify kicks on an ad. I’m usually able to ignore them but this one is for dog treats where a guy says they are “sloooooooow” cooked. He draws the word “slow” out for over 6 seconds. To whoever wrote that ad, fuck you forever.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I’m starting a document to track one of my character’s many injuries. Writing is going well this afternoon, is what I’m saying.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I spent my lunch hour ushering my kid into the long-standing family tradition/lost cause/futile exercise of voting Democrat in Nebraska.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I am at work. The FedEx guy comes in. We have a package for him. And...action. Me: We have a package for you. FEG: A package? Me: Yeah. Outgoing? For us to give to you? FEG: What? ME: I literally don't know what other words to use. I hand him the package. He silently walks out. And scene.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

My day job is as a recruiter and it's very fun when you ask for someone's email and they sigh and say something like "moneytitties69@gmail.com". It's a delight every single time it happens and it happens quite frequently.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

[RALPH WIGGAM VOICE] Today I wore a black shirt and I spilled toothpaste on my black shirt and then I used a paper towel to clean my black shirt and it left pieces all over my black shirt and now the white stain on my black shirt is still there but so are little pieces of the paper towel.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I saw a cute dog. Here is that dog. It is sunny and he is happy.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Last night I did a Zoom with a horror book club that had emailed me. I love doing those. When I logged on, folks were dressed up as the tribes from FantasticLand. I may be the luckiest guy in the world.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Look, I don’t know if you’re into really intricate comedy music or not, but these guys are the real deal. And the last song is a total horror novel. Love me some #wolvesofglendale youtu.be/RNWMe-0jcQo?...

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Wolves of Glendale | Live at DAN (In-Studio Session)

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A year ago today I had an amazing night in NYC. Saw "Good Night and Good Luck" and went to the Friki Tiki and sang show tunes and met cool people and drank rum through a straw. My wife just let me know they tore that bar down. It no longer exists. This feels profound to me. I can't tell you why.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I exercise at home and have a box fan. This box fan used to be white but is now yellow-ish. The handle broke off maybe 6 years ago and last year it lost both its footings so it wobbles sometimes. I should have replaced it years ago. But it does it's job every time. I feel like that fan today.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I just fielded a phone call from an AI trying to steal my money. Daily occurrence. What was special about this one was it was a female voice with the sounds of a toddler playing in the background. At one point it said "mommy". Does the person who prompted this know they're going to hell?

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I was honored to be part of the Ames Reading Series through the LIncoln Public Library today. Deb and her team were fantastic to work with and I got some really good questions from the audience after I babbled for more than a bit. I will post the Youtube video when it’s available.

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Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Editor: This paragraph is confusing, can you reword? Me: *deletes paragraph*

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I’m doing a line edit of my upcoming novel and submitted a “finished” manuscript with the phrase “keeping the peach” instead of “keeping the peace”. I submitted this to an amazing, well-known editor. Write your book, everyone. I guarantee you’re smarter than I am.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The audio for my 4th novel is on sale today for four bucks. I think the scene where the naked guy has to escape four guys with knives in a darkened theater space covers that cost. If I’m not mistaken, you have to be an audible member get the sale but I thought it was worth mentioning.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Not to be...apocalyptic but my next novel is set in a future where the climate has collapsed and one of the examples I use to illustrate this is a day in March that's over 100 degrees. With the current forecast and half my state currently on fire, clearly didn't dream big enough.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

My friends, may we have a brief conversation about shot composition and stagecraft...

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

It’s an amazing bit of computer engineering that Apple is able to make each version of Pages the worst word processing system I’ve ever used, but they find a way. This latest update is damn near unusable.

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