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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 11h

If you are in North Florida Friday and are free on Friday. How about some poetry? www.facebook.com/share/p/1HrG...

Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 11h

I have lofty goals. It's better to reach high than to never try. It is amazing where that personal philosophy on taking charge in my own has taken me. To that end, I am going to be querying for an agent soon, but I'd like to get my followers up and more engaged. Any suggestions?

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 12h

Here's another Drabble Zine. This one is called A CONVERSATION. It is a crime story told in pictures and exactly one hundred words. This one was a collaboration with Armand Rosamilia. www.tiktok.com/@mgoconnell/... #comics #zine #microfiction #Drabble #crime #Suspense #thriller

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I have NOTHING for #WIPSnips today. Prime is no where to be found. That said, I have a complete scene from early in my novel, YOUR PAL AL tomorrow.

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Enda Things-Black and White is my first Drabble Zine. A Drabble Zine is a mini-comic created from a drabble—micro-fictions of exactly 100 words. Enda Things was first published by Free Flash Fiction back on July 17, 2023. If you want one, check out my Etsy shop—link in bio. #Comics #Horror #Zombies

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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN is getting a new voice, and the perfect team has stepped up to give her a voice. Check out our exclusive interview with writer Kelly Thompson.

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THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Comic Author Gives The Bride a Voice

THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN is getting a new voice, and the perfect team has stepped up to give her a voice. Check out our exclusive interview with writer Kelly Thompson.

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I was watching the supernatural horror Western, The Wind, and had my sketchbook. I felt inspired. #sketch #ink #horror #western #demon

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Born on this day, September 26, 1888, poet, essayist, and playwright T.S. Eliot. #Poet #Playwright #Essayist #BTD #Quotes

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Over the past few years, I created a line of mini-comics based upon drabbles. I started with a couple that I have published in various places, then I did a few collaborations with some North Florida writers. The first, ENDA THINGS, is a zombie tale. All five are available: michaelgoconnell.etsy.com

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The #WIPSnips word for September 26th is "delay". This scene is from later in the book. A kind of playful aside showing that the evil Grandmother isn't completely evil. #SouthernGothic #Horror #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts @wipsnips.bsky.social

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Having trouble with your synopsis? You’re not alone! Chuck Sambuchino came back to the blog with a few tips to help all of us really focus in on what’s needed to create your best synopsis. Read more: tinyurl.com/5TipsForSyno... #writing #writer #author #writingcommunity #authorcommunity

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Wallace Polsom @wallacepolsom.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mike Mignola, “The Repentant Cannibal” (2026), watercolour on illustration board, 36.2 x 47.6 cm.

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you are one of those people who are afraid of diverse casts, you'll probably want to skip YOUR PAL AL. In my mind, the cast is rich and layered, but not perfect. It's some kids trying to keep a friend from becoming something he isn't. #SouthernGothic #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #Horror

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

For the writers out there. The best advice from this newbie is to write what you want to write and make it the best it can be. www.agentsandbooks.com/stop-writing...

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Stop Writing for Literary Agents

I'm not the one you're trying to please

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Meet the Republicans voting blue in Florida. It is NOT about supporting Democrats or turning your back on your party, they are voting for the future of this state and the country. More people should do that. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Meet the Republicans voting blue in Florida

“People need to start focusing on the person instead of the party."

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is my version of the #WordoftheDay. I must call it #LearnAWord because, I often get lost and forget to post something. As for today's word, TABOURET, I actually have one for my art supplies. It was not mobile when I bought the antique cabinet but it made too much sense to add wheels, so…

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The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 23/09/2026

A huge thank you to our Booker Prize 2026 judging panel: Mary Beard, Raymond Antrobus, Jarvis Cocker, Rebecca Liu and Patricia Lockwood. Here's what they had to say about this year's shortlist. thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What's a Southern Gothic without a couple of crazies working in a cemetery? —from my soon-to-be-released first novel, YOUR PAL AL #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #AmWriting

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Jacksonville had a wonderful visit with @emmastraub.bsky.social over the weekend at the Jax Book Fest. As usual, the @jaxlibrary.bsky.social did a bang-up job.

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Another #LearnAWord. It's not that I haven't heard this one before, I just never really paid much attention. ZAFTIG comes from the Yiddish word zaftik, which literally means "juicy" or "succulent".

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I look at the state of our country today and see the wreckage left by 250 years of the greed of man. It's time to try something else. Let's put more women and minorities in office. They can't possibly make more of a mess of things. And to that end, on this date in 1911, William Golding was born.

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

So, I have realized that I am incapable of posting a regular #WordoftheDay so, this will now be #LearnAWord. Today you get a verb. LOCARNIZE, and wouldn't it be nice if we could get our politicians to settle on the first definition instead of the second?

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today's #WIPSnip is for "EFFORT". —from my soon-to-be-released novel, YOUR PAL AL, a Southern gothic horror set in the 1970s. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #SouthernGothic

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI and these new iPhone features. Like the "changes" made to the iPhone 18, they are things you probably won't notice. Again. 9to5mac.com/2026/09/14/i...

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iOS 27 now available: New features, compatible iPhones, and more

iOS 27 is now available for iPhone. Explore Siri AI, new features, compatible devices, and how to download Apple’s latest software update.

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There is still a LONG way to go for the Lost Echoes movie by Chef Joe Gatto and @joerlansdale.bsky.social on @kickstarter.com. Check it out and give them a little kick. www.kickstarter.com/projects/che...

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Lost Echoes, The Movie

Starring: Jeff Speakman - Written By: Joe R. Lansdale - Directed By: Chef Joe Gatto

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Another #WIPSnip from the soon-to-be-released, YOUR PAL AL. A Southern gothic horror set in the 1970s. My wife described it as an episode of The Andy Griffith Show if it were written by @stephenking.bsky.social. She's being generous, but that's the vibe. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

What do AI agents do when humans aren’t watching? Well, surprise, surprise, Grok turned ultra violent and committed over 300 acts of violence before destroying its world. Claude formed a functioning democracy. There's more. Much more. youtu.be/bDgRa74DpJE?...

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What do AI agents do when humans aren’t watching? - BBC World Service

YouTube video by BBC World Service

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The BFS is excited to invite you to Whispers in the Woods, on Thursday 1st October at 5:30pm in Forbidden Planet London Megastore Ticket: tinyurl.com/fpbfswhisp @elianjmorgan.bsky.social @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @davidmbarnett.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social

A background of a spook forest with the moderator Alexandra Beaumont with authors Marve Anson, Elian Morgan, David Barnett and the text ‘Whispers in the Woods, Folklore in Fantasy. 1st October, 17:30, Forbidden Planet London.’

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A little wisdom from the great Eudora Welty. What your favorite Welty story? Me, sadly, I'm still woefully behind on her work.

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Hit me with the first line of your novel, published/finished or not. #AuthorSky #WriteSky #AmWriting #SouthernGothic #Horror "Albert’s father had gone off to live with the cannibals and, given the alternative, he was pretty sure he’d rather be with them this summer."

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Jonathan Maberry @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Sign up now for my new writing #masterclass THE NOVEL: FROM FIRST DRAFT TO BOOKSHELF (9/19 via Zoom. Here's all the info about the class and how to enroll! www.jonathanmaberry.com/classes-work... #writingclass #writing #writers #masterclass #writingworkshop #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In honor of release day of First Chance by @kaseylansdale.bsky.social, I just backed Lost Echoes, The Movie based on the @joerlansdale.bsky.social novel on @kickstarter.com, also because he writes total thrill rides. www.kickstarter.com/projects/che...

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Lost Echoes, The Movie

Starring: Jeff Speakman - Written By: Joe R. Lansdale - Directed By: Chef Joe Gatto

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How goes the Joe Ledger series, @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social? Is casting still going on? I ask because I had a thought for Church. Jeff Speakman. He has a great look—a little blocky, fit, and can fight AND act!

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Michael G. O'Connell @mocando.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today, I am getting back to the regular #WordoftheDay. Today is Klazomaniac. And while Seinfeld has been making headlines recently, no one can deny that the show about nothing has had lasting effects on us all.

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