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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

This was Marlowe. He died today. His heart was too big.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I appreciate you giving the novels a shot. Glad they work for you.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

It's a big week for me, book wise. My 4th novel, "Come Knocking", gets a paperback release soon, @sowerbooksne.bsky.social is throwing a party about it. I'm also part of the "Authors in Conversation" series at the Larksong Writer's Place on Thursday. The public is welcome.

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

An early reader of my upcoming novel “Your Best Chance of Survival” made this stamp based on the book. You can follow Frank @sips.and.pages on Instagram (I recommend it). I might also mention you can pre-order below. It’d mean a lot to me if you did. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Your-B...

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

One last ride. If I have faith in anyone to end a series with a bunker buster, it's Joe R Lansdale.

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Mike Bockoven @mikebockoven.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I do not remember this. But I'm glad you do!

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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 · 27/08/2026

As a long time listener, The Distraction is part of the rhythm of my week - a highlight on Thursdays. Going to miss your chemistry, your wit and Jesus Christ no, I wouldn't consider eating the sandwich. Not for a second.

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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 · 17/08/2026

I didn't know that. I know of whom you speak, but I didn't know that :)

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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

Also, you can pre-order my 5th novel as well. Thank you, everyone, for letting me do this. It's such an honor to have people care about/read/discuss/hate my stuff. I can't even begin to tell you what it's done for me and my family. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Your-B...

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Your Best Chance of Survival

Welcome to the end of the world. Premium membership required.The climate has collapsed, there’s water riots in the streets and humanity’s future lo...

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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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Come Knocking: A Novel

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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

Something terrible happened here...

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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 · 30/06/2026

I like a lot of your pics (Demon Knight in particular) but 1993...Sadhbh...what are you doing?

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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

Like I could have done ANY of this without you and Tim and Chad and all them people.

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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

Yes, definitely. I am mystery and darkness. Now, pardon me, I have to go back to mowing the lawn before spending a quiet evening at home with a movie and a beer.

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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 · 13/06/2026

Tom Waits had a lovely description of what I think you’re describing when he said ideas would come to him in traffic and he would have to sweet talking it. “Not right now, baby. But come back. Don’t leave. Just wait for me to get out of traffic.”

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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

YouTube video by LNKTV City - Lincoln Nebraska

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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

Anyway, Happy Tuesday! I have a book coming out in February.

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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

I do, with clarity. Oh the let down...

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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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Skeleton in a Walker on Sidewalk

ALT: Skeleton in a Walker on Sidewalk

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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

Hey, Thomas. Thanks for the kind words. My next novel is called “Your Best Chance of Survival” and is coming out in February of next year. I should have a cover reveal in the next few weeks. It’s a mean one.

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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 don’t have that much space on my computer, I fear.

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