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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I made some improvements (I think) on my stickers/logo stuff- made the font clearer and added an outside border. Looks better, I think. I use Redbubble to print them: tinyurl.com/m3n39ty3 See my pinned post to get the book! #sticker #booksky #historicalfiction #book #books #histfic ⏳📚

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Flaming Lips really went from "lol this girl uses tangerines to color her hair" to "You will all die." I don't think anyone saw that one coming.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

At events I like to bring swag. I created a new piece for my book- but I need feedback. Which of these do you like best? I like the clean textless design, but I also think getting my book's name out there may perhaps be important. #sticker #booksky #historicalfiction #book #books #histfic ⏳📚

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My reaction is the same as Kira when I watch this episode of DS9. #ds9 #startrek

Two men attend in the background while a girl in pink hops. An adult woman in red looks like she's being blown back by some unseen force.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Just a little nostalgic childhood trauma, as a treat.

A movie poster for Transformers the Movie Apology Tour

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A hard truth is that your boycott is not going to bring down the billionaire you're boycotting. It would be great if not using Twitter or Meta or eating at Chik-fil-A or whatever drove them to their knees, but at some point these has to be for you, to know you didn't participate in those evils.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Should I be writing? Yes. However, I made this instead. Like it? You can get it on various things and see all my other nonsense (and non-AI) designs at: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1841... #daisy #art #princess

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I never have to generate an AI summary of my book because every couple of weeks someone emails me one along with an offer to scam/offer services to me. #booksky #writingcommunity

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Sean R. Frazier @seanrfrazier.com · 23/09/2026

BOOK NEWS! The Last Available is getting a SPECIAL HARDCOVER EDITION! It's gonna have sprayed edges! It will be the most sophisticated fart joke book you've ever displayed on your shelf! Orders aren't available yet, but THEY WILL BE! (and I'll yell a lot about it when they are) #Booksky

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Some people need to be forced to do a 24/7 rewatch of A Christmas Carol until the point is driven into their brains.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

They say that in ancient times, there was a curse that went, "May you live in interesting times." Nowadays the curse is, "May you go to Costco on the weekend."

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'd make millions Millions Bonjour Croissant Millions

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We don't really think about or discuss it much but animals slip and fall all the time, often in a comical way that doesn't hurt them, but may be embarrassing if other animals see them do it.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

And just so I'm clear, there's no AI used in this book nor is there or will there be in anything I create. Let the AI help solve math problems and crap, but let's leave humans to pursue creating things which stir our souls. #booksky #historicalfiction #book #histfic #noai ⏳📚

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There's nothing that I love more than a thinly veiled corporate attempt to capitalize on my cherished childhood memories, so these Halloween Simpsons meals were a perfect fit for me.

A pair of meal boxes with Simpsons Halloween art along with two plastic cups with Simpsons Halloween art

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If I think of something I think is funny, I try and mock it up in canva. This one made me laugh enough to throw it up on redbubble as well. www.redbubble.com/people/Mahdi... I'm not suggesting we shoot all billionaires into the sun. Any star will do. #billionaires #bumpersticker #sticker

A laptop with a bumper sticker that reads, "Send billionaires to the stars", with a picture of a rocket flying into the sun.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Why is every "heartwarming" story these days somewhere along the lines of "Lead-poisoned community sells kidneys to help pay lunch debt for school shooting victims." Not so much heartwarming as an indictment against our society, I think

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'll always read a book about teachers. "The Optimists", presented as a series of time-skipping memories follows the lifelong impact one teacher has on two students. Best when it's being sweet, smart and corny, and less so when it strays from that, still a good, fast read. #booksky #bookreview

The book "The Optimists", by Brian Platzer. A red school chair has a broken leg on a light blue background

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I wanted to start a pro-reading campaign and need a slogan, but we're all exhausted of the whole "Make America (blank) Again" garbage, and I've been told that "Read a Book, You Brain-Addled Cretin" is both too long and incredibly insulting. #book #readabook #booksky

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I hate having the "authors need reviews" conversation, but I keep having to explain it to people. We've got a product, and would you trust a product with only a few reviews, even if they're all five stars? More reviews equals more views, period. #booksky #historicalfiction #book #histfic ⏳📚

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I know I haven't posted in a few days, but I just wanted to pop in to tell everyone that Sloppy Joes are now to be referred to as "Slovenly Josephs". Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Weirdly, my book was available at Barnes and Noble for a while, then disappeared, and has now reappeared. I don't know the reason, but I choose to believe they saw how good and cool it is. You can get it below! #booksky #historicalfiction #book #histfic ⏳📚 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/across-the...

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Across the Breach

Barnes & Noble’s online bookstore for books, NOOK ebooks & magazines. Shop music, movies, toys & games, too. Receive free shipping with your Barnes & Noble Membership.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I miss books with cool art of the characters on the cover instead of just the title in the same swirly script. #book #booksky

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Comp titles are always hard as an author. We want to think our stories are unique, but of course we are influenced. Here's some of mine- stories of people set in events much larger than themselves. Amazon a.co/d/6OgDGdU Bookshop tinyurl.com/3jv8885n #booksky #historicalfiction #book #histfic ⏳📚

A picture featuring the cover of the book "All Quiet on the Western Front" and the movie poster for "1917" with text that reads, "If you liked these" and arrows pointing to the two. Below, the cover of the book "Across the Breach" with the text "You're gonna like this" and an arrow pointing to it.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Sheesh, does the grim reaper have a performance review coming up or something? This is getting out of hand.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The only reason we haven't gotten rid of some of these assholes is because they made the economy so bad that even Hell isn't hiring.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Take comfort that if anyone is in Heaven, it's Dolly. How fortunate for them, but what a loss for us.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Look at what a semi-functional government can do to help people.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I feel fortunate to have grown up in the era of LAN parties. My friends and I would spend an entire weekend hauling our giant computers and monitors to one house and playing games for hours on end. Pizza, snacks, caffeine and, of course, a teenage body that could bounce back quickly from all of it.

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Retro PC Setup Playing Diablo II

ALT: Retro PC Setup Playing Diablo II

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This time last year I set up at the KPBS book festival. I had some good conversations and sold a few books. Ultimately, I decided not to do it again, but it was nice to connect directly with book lovers, prospective authors and, kind of, people who wanted free buttons. #book #booksky #festival

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

After rewatching Gilmore Girls several times, I've found that the only redeeming feature of Rory is that she likes to read. #gilmoregirls #TeamAnyoneButRory

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I keep selling stickers, and particularly this one. To be fair, it works for any car except a Tesla, so that's a pretty big potential interest base. www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1796...

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I bought this AFTER Elon went crazy by Michael Krogh Books | Redbubble

Unlike the "I bought this before Elon went crazy" sticker, this one really works for anything you bought (that isn't a Tesla, of course)

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Self-checkout has got to be one of the biggest self-owns for stores. First they put it in so they didn't have to pay cashiers and then started pulling them out because people were shoplifting. Now they have to hire someone watch you, defeating the original purpose entirely. In other words:

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The Simpsons: Nelson Muntz's Iconic Laugh

Alt: The Simpsons: Nelson Muntz's Iconic Laugh

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The fact that there's companies out there touting the fact that they don't use AI should be proof in itself that AI is dogshit.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I love Jake Johnson, but I get the sense that every live action thing I see him in is just me watching Jake Johnson be Jake Johnson with a different outfit on.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I do sell books, but not at a level where you're likely to see a Fortnite crossover with my characters. Someone buying my book warms my heart because I get to share my story- that's what I want. Amazon a.co/d/6OgDGdU Bookshop tinyurl.com/3jv8885n #booksky #historicalfiction #book #histfic ⏳📚

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Across the Breach

In the fall of 1917, 15-year-old Robert and his mother receive the devastating news that his father has been lost in the fighting of the Great War.There seems to be no way for Robert to find resolutio...

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Sure, sure, Avengers this, Batman that... Where is my Groo the Wanderer movie? #comicbook

The cover of a comic book titled "Groo the Wanderer". A man win orange with a sword drawn sits on the back of a black horse. An orange dog sits behind him. They all look angry.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It should be a felony to sell Halloween stuff when it's 90 degrees outside. Or before September.

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COPS TV Show Title Screen

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Who doesn't like a local bookstore? I'll tell you: Fox Books, but they don't r even matter because they are likely out of business and they're fictional, besides. #book #booksky

The inside of a bookstore. People are looking at the merchandise.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Being a person of conviction means that that you withstand the temptation for personal gain if it violates what you hold true- in this case, standing up for human rights, which should be an easy choice but after seeing how many fail to stay true, kudos to them. variety.com/2026/tv/glob...

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‘Black Mirror’ and ‘Loki’ Directors Say They Rejected HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Due to J.K. Rowling’s Transphobia: ‘Absolutely F—-ing Not’

Top TV directors Ally Pankiw and Kate Herron rejected the chance to join HBO's forthcoming series adaptation of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" novels.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

After looking at my royalty reports, I can confirm that I'm now writing For The Love of The Game. If you would like to help change that (and read a pretty cool story in the process), get it below: Amazon a.co/d/6OgDGdU Bookshop tinyurl.com/3jv8885n #booksky #historicalfiction #book #histfic ⏳📚

A book and an ebook, next to the words, "Robert's father is lost in the war, and it leaves the teen bereft. Then comes an unexpected opportunity to find his father or at the very least, find justice. But if he leaves, what will Robert do about his grieving mother? And is the war too big for anyone, let alone a teenager caught up in dreams of revenge?"

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The other night I was writing one of the climactic scenes of my new novel and I got a little emotional reading through it. I think that's a good sign, and it really makes me excited to keep working on the story #writingcommunity #booksky #wip

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I don't play a ton of video games but when I do, i make two types of characters: 1. Pretty ladies 2. Dwarves Not sure what that says about me, and frankly, it's probably best not to know.

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Subrote Shepard Dance in Mass Effect

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Twizzlers are for people who want to experience the sensation of chewing on a USB cable.

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michaelkroghwriting @mkroghwriting.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Picked up my pottery painting, and the colors came out pretty nice! There's a few things I would change, but overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. #pottery #potterypainting #rivendell #lotr

A vibrant picture of some houses set amongst the mountains

A pale picture of some houses set amongst the mountains

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