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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

PAID COMIC ART GIG: I’m looking for an artist to bring a new comic series to life. Mood: Greek gods, Hell, epic battles with great motion. Dante’s Inferno, Mortal Kombat, The Song of Achilles. Horror is key! Please DM me your portfolio, rates & availability. Strictly no AI. Shares appreciated!

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Hey, I've got nothing from you, please re-send!

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What is everyone's favourite e-reader/tablet for reading comics?

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Dave Cook @davecook.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

PAID COMIC ART GIG Signal boosting for my writer friend @nakerman.bsky.social He needs an artist for a new comic series. Mood: Greek gods, hell , epic battles with great motion. Dante’s Inferno, Mortal Kombat, The Song of Achilles. Horror is key! Post your portfolio + rates. Strictly no AI!

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It has been less than 24 hours since you messaged me the first time. I appreciate the enthusiasm but I’m not rushing to make a decision. I’ll let you know if I’m interested - thanks.

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Sounds good, please do drop me your links!

Bluesky has really dropped off in the two years since my last search for an artist. This bot response, over and over again. I’ll only be replying to people who know how to think for themselves from now on.

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😂😂😂 Quite demoralising really.

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Actually getting Ai responses in the DMs to this. You couldn't write it! (Literally)

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Cost of Hope Review - The Wand Report

“STALKER 2’s update can be considered the vision fully realised, warts-and-all, as GSC deliver the best version of an imperfect Ukraine that could only be built by a team who have been forced to navigate the very same in real life." Read my review: report.wand.com/reviews/s-t-...

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Radiating confidence after two years of exposure.

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I'm incredibly excited to say my book, Beyond Fear: Inside Action Horror Games, is now out in the US and the rest of the world! If you like deep interviews with gaming icons such as John Romero, Ken Levine, Marc Laidlaw and Maggie Robertson, it might be for you. www.amazon.com/Beyond-Fear-...

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It won’t let me DM, so I’ll drop you an email shortly. Thank you!

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

@sebastianpiriz.bsky.social Hey Sebastian, hope you’re doing well. Would love to chat with you about a potential project if you’re up for it.

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

You’ve got me intrigued 😂

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

One week until the New Game+ open call ends! If you love video games and have been sat on a proposal, now is the time to get it over. This is your opportunity to get involved in this new book series right from the off. Details and submission form: bit.ly/4vtyFsb

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Gaming writers - the clock is ticking…

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

An update on the New Game+ open call… We now have a deadline! This year’s submission window will close on August 1st. We can't wait to see what you send over in the coming weeks. Please send to your video game writer friends! Submission form here: bit.ly/4vtyFsb

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

@tobyfox.undertale.com Hi Toby, hope you're having a great week. I'm working on a follow-up to my first book, and I'd love to have you involved by answering a few questions, if possible. I won't take much of your time - it'd be great to chat! Cheers, Nick.

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Thank you @bigbossbattle.com for such a thoughtful review of Beyond Fear! Have you grabbed your copy yet? amzn.eu/d/05to7MoU

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OPEN CALL FOR A NEW BOOK SERIES! If you’re an experienced writer who loves video games, this is for you… Full details on my IG: bit.ly/3SxmfRJ Submission form: bit.ly/4vtyFsb Paid opportunity!

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An individual email for each one, please! With the subject formatted in the style the submission form asks for. 😊

It depends book-to-book, taking into account scope etc.

Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

OPEN CALL FOR A NEW BOOK SERIES! If you’re an experienced writer who loves video games, this is for you… Full details on my IG: bit.ly/3SxmfRJ Submission form: bit.ly/4vtyFsb Paid opportunity!

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Hey Nick, I’d love to drop you a message about my new book if possible. Cheers!

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Got your copy yet, Resident Evil fans? Maggie Robertson and Antony Johnston interviewed in my new book - available now!

Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Are you picking up Saros? If so, please consider grabbing my book, which released the same day! It features an in-depth interview with Gregory Louden of Housemarque, who talks all about Returnal. The perfect companion to a weekend of playing the new game!

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More importantly, you’re helping to keep dreams like mine possible for the next generation of writers.

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Thank you to anyone who has ever read or engaged with my work. And if you pick up the book, just know that you’re contributing to keeping fully researched, original writing alive in this awful era of AI attempting to throttle the creative industries. [...]

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I started writing at the age of 16, sat in my tiny bedroom, without a desk, trying to earn my break into such a competitive field. I wouldn’t change those hours for anything. Days like today make it all worth it. [...]

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Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A childhood dream has come true for me today. I’m now a published author. My book is available in all the bookshops I grew up visiting. I can’t explain the amount of times I’ve wondered if my name would ever be on those shelves alongside writers I admire and love. [....]

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Excited for the Alien: Isolation 2 trailer? My book features an interview with director Alistair Hope, who breaks down how the first game succeeded after Colonial Marines failed. There's also a chapter on CM, with first-hand interviews from those who lived through the hell. Book out tomorrow!

Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Any gaming/horror writers who would like to review this book - drop me a message!

Nick Akerman @nakerman.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Hell of a screenshot. Wish the game was just a walking simulator, as it gets messy when adding anything other than atmosphere. But damn, that screenshot.