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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 19h

Some themes always seem to find their way into my stories. Redemption is one of them. I’m drawn to characters who get things wrong, carry the weight of their choices, and still have the chance to become something more. #booksky #sciencefiction

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

But there was always something nagging at him. Something he couldn’t quite articulate. <End - Rei's Road Ch. 12> Over the next 2 weeks, I'm going to list my main continuity of books then we'll pick up with Rome's Flying Lesson! #BookSky #scifi #sciencefiction #SFFSky #writing #AI a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

He wasn’t sure he’d ever be able to step out. He met Sally’s parents once when they visited her at school. His own parents cautioned him to be careful, that the rich truly were different. Rei listened, but the romantic fog was too thick. He discarded their warning. #BookSky #scifi a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

With only a prop plane license, he vowed someday to learn how to fly a jet. Sophomore year was classes, swim team, fun, but mostly Sally. Somewhere between the previous summer on campus and the glitter of Paris, Rei realized he’d stepped into a life he never imagined. #BookSky #scifi a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This applied to other things as well, not everything but the ones that were far beyond his price range. Like one weekend, Sally flew Rei to Paris on a hydrogen-powered private jet. Rei was thrilled about Paris, but the jet fascinated him just as much. #BookSky #scifi #romance #AI a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

They agreed she’d take him out to dinner to a place of her choosing once in a while & pay for it. She took him to restaurants without signs. Places you needed a name to get in. Rei had to accept the whole scene. He didn’t want to be an impediment to her lifestyle. #BookSky #scifi #AI a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Curious to know the #1 cause of death in 2067? 👀 I have a theory. And if you’ve read my books, you know I spend a lot of time thinking about where the future could take us. Watch to hear my prediction. 🚀📚 #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

He couldn't think of a reason not to. His friends gave him a hard time about it but Rei didn’t care. He was in love with Sally and she was in love with him. The rest didn’t matter. By then, Bruce and Ronnie had faded into the background. All Rei focused on was Sally. #BookSky #scifi a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The weather was hot but it didn’t bother either of them. They swam together, played tennis, made love. It felt effortless like summer itself had made room for them. It was bliss. Before the fall semester started, Sally asked Rei to move in with her. He paused briefly. #BookSky #scifi a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A special shoutout to my brother, Bruce, who has illustrated every one of my book covers. These are only a few of his designs! Thanks, Bruce. Couldn’t do this without you. #sciencefiction #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

...Wade as a junior TA where he spent many a night manning the Zwislocki Telescope array up on Skytop. Sally didn’t want to work. She took extra classes in PolySci. Summer in Syracuse was a magical place. You had all the resources of a large school but no crowds. #BookSky #scifi a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At the end of the semester, when it was time for everyone to head home, neither of them could conceive of the idea of being away from each other for three months so Rei found a way to stay on campus that summer as did Sally. Rei started working for Wade... #BookSky #scifi #romance a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

He stayed over at Sally’s place on the weekends. The more time they spent together, the closer they got. Eventually, the words ‘I love you’ surfaced, not as declarations but as confirmation of what they both already knew. It was all very nice. Until it wasn't. #BookSky #scifi #love a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sally kissed him again, then stood up and held out her hand. Rei took it and she led him into the bedroom. That night marked the quiet end of their friendship, and the beginning of something deeper. They saw each other every day. #BookSky #scifi #Love #AI #sciencefiction #SFFSky a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

IT'S HAPPENING! Rei’s eyes could barely focus. “That was… amazing. I’m, uh, dizzy.” “Did it feel right?” Rei’s brain flickered between panic and desire as every warning he’d ever heard fought with every hope he’d ever had. How to answer? His only reply, “Yeah.” #BookSky #scifi #Love a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Her hands framed his face as she kissed him; slow, deliberate. Full of intent. Her lips tasted faintly of the Cabernet, warm, dark, lingering, as perfect as the wine had been. When she finally pulled back, she asked, “How was that?” Rei’s eyes could barely focus #BookSky #scifi #love a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I want the ideas in my books to make you think - not the prose. No overly complicated writing. No getting lost trying to figure out what a sentence means. Just big ideas, compelling characters, and stories you can actually get lost in. Hard sci-fi doesn’t have to be hard to read. #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"We’re both healthy." Rei looked down at her hand. He caressed it with his own. “I can’t say I haven’t thought about it but I was worried it would ruin our relationship.” “There’s only one way to find out.” She leaned in, settling into his lap with quiet confidence. #BookSky #scifi a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Talking about writing with AI while wearing my "This is my writer's shirt." Ironic? #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

...not coy but certain; as if she’d already decided the answer. “Great. So what do you say?” Rei hesitated. “I didn’t exactly come prepared. I wouldn’t want to risk you getting pregnant.” “No worries there,” her voice steady. “I’ve had the shot. I’m good for a year." #BookSky #scifi a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“You? A big, strong, handsome man? Are you pulling my leg?” Rei set his glass down and turned to Sally, making sure he didn’t dislodge her hand. “There were a few times it might have happened but, well, I told you about me and being too slow.” Her gaze lowered, not... a.co/d/02WEYB6G #BookSky #Scifi

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"About choosing someone I feel safe with. With you, I feel safe. And I’ve never trusted anyone more. So I choose you.” “Sally, I don’t even know how to respond,” Rei said, flustered. “I mean… I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I’ve never done it either.” Sally laughed. #BookSky #scifi a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sally traced a slow path on his thigh with her thumb. There was not a hint of self-consciousness in her voice. “Here’s the truth. I’m a virgin, Rei. You know how I grew up, always guarded, always watched. For me, it’s not just about sex. It’s about trust..." #BookSky #scifi #GoBirds #Eagles #Titans

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

...then set her glass down. She rested her hand gently on Rei’s thigh and leaned in. “This might change everything. But I want to be close to you… not just emotionally. I want to share something real. Something… intimate.” If Rei had wine in his mouth, he would’ve choked. #BookSky #SciFi #SFFSky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you’re new to my work, consider this your invitation to dive in. And if you’ve been reading along for a while - thank you for coming on this journey with me. Which one are you reading next? 👀 #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Like everything else in her world. He’d never had anything so smooth. “Wow,” he said. “I didn’t even know wine could taste like this.” It felt like crossing into another world; one he wasn’t sure he belonged in. “It does if you know where to find it,” Sally said. She took a swig... #BookSky #SciFi

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What happens when we stop thinking for ourselves? In Rome’s Revolution, people have become intellectually lazy, allowing the Overmind to do the thinking for them. Dive into the Rome’s Revolution series and discover the world behind the story. 🚀📚 #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“Well, I can,” Sally said. “Cabernet okay?” “Cabernet is fine,” Rei replied. Sally walked over to a floor standing #wine cabinet and pondered over the selection. She finally picked a bottle with a dark blue label & used a mechanical cork puller to open it. She got out 2 glasses #BookSky #scifi #AI

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

More Ch. 12: Rei got out of the limo. His jaw dropped at the sheer size of the building. The large man cleared his throat. “This is Bruce,” Sally said, “he watches over me here. Come on.” Sally held out her hand. Rei took it and she led him into the building. #BookSky #scifi #love a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New here? Welcome! I'm Michael Brachman, author of emotionally intelligent hard sci-fi exploring humanity, hope, and the future. Thanks for following along. 🚀 #booksky #sciencefiction

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm thrilled to announce my new book, Rome's Devolution 3465 AD is now available on Amazon and B&N. Ebook, audiobook, paperback and hardback. Check it out! #BookSky #SFFSky #ScifiSky #WritingCommunity #WritersofBluesky #IndieAuthor #IndiePublishing #SciFi #SciFiBooks #sciencefiction a.co/d/02sj4y1Z

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sometimes the most fascinating characters are the ones who refuse to follow the path anyone expected. #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“Want to come back to my place for a drink?” she asked, her voice soft but deliberate. Rei’s eyes widened. “Uh, okay. Where do you live? On campus?” “A little ways away,” Sally said. She tapped her wrist phone and moments later, a robo-limousine, pulled up. #BookSky #scifi #SFFSky a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Every book has that scene... the one that still makes me laugh every time I read it. 😂📖 #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Even though she was the far wealthier person, Rei paid for dinner like any chivalrous male and Sally let him. Ronnie lingered outside, granting them a rare sliver of privacy. He trailed them to the videodrome where they watched The Last Breath of the Arctic. #BookSky #scifi #SFFSky a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Confession from an author... 🤫 I may have cheated a little when creating one of my characters - I modeled him after myself. Writers, tell me I'm not the only one. Have you ever slipped a little bit of yourself into a character? ✍️📚 #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

"...and the videodrome? That’d be okay?” “More than okay,” Sally said. “It’s perfect.” That Friday night, Rei took Sally to a restaurant, probably a bit pricier that he would normally have liked, but not so bad that Sally would think he was trying to impress her. #BookSky #scifi #AI a.co/d/02WEYB6G

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

“Yes, you are. That ends now. Ask me out on a date.” Rei didn’t know whether to stand, get down on one knee, or what. Finally, he said, “Sally, would you like to go out on a date with me?” Now he got the smile. “Yes, I will,” she replied. “How about Friday?” “Sure. That’d be great.” #BookSky #scifi

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Call me crazy, but I expect my science fiction to get the science right. 🚀 The best stories spark your imagination without breaking the laws of physics. That's the standard I hold myself to with every book I write. Fellow sci-fi fans... are you with me? #booksky

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Michael Brachman Author 🚀 @mlbphd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

“Aren’t you attracted to me?” she asked. Rei swallowed hard. “God, yes. You’re like the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.” “And I’m attracted to you. You’re quite handsome. Athletic.” “But Sally, it has to be more than just about physical attraction.” She leaned forward. "What..." #BookSky #scifi

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