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Mike Zimmerman

@zimwrites.bsky.social

Writer editor storyteller. Always errs to the dark side. 2022 National Magazine Award finalist. More than 100 million people have read my stuff (yup, the math checks out). Find me at www.zimwrites.com.

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If I was commish of the NFL, I would pay Javier Bardem $20m to come out for the Super Bowl coin toss in full Anton Chigurh costume, hair and limp and all, and say to the players β€œCall it.”

08.02.2026 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity Amazon.com: Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity: 9781623365882: Metzl MD, Jordan D., Zimmerman, Mike: Books

I usually push my horror & crime fiction but I do lots of stuff and whattaya know I had a new book come out this week, debuted at #1 in exercise & fitness. It's that time of year...

www.amazon.com/Push-Science...

06.02.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My favorite read from 2025. So great.

06.02.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity Amazon.com: Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity: 9781623365882: Metzl MD, Jordan D., Zimmerman, Mike: Books

Hey it turns out I have a new book out today. If you normally see me post here about crime or horror fiction, well, what's the thing about containing multitudes? This one's a little different but I'm no less excited...

www.amazon.com/Push-Science...

03.02.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Contributor copy day is always a good day.

27.01.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seconded. The newer live version is an improvement.

27.01.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stunning cover. More!

22.01.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Mosquito Over Sunset A Mosquito Over Sunset [Zimmerman, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Mosquito Over Sunset

Thanks, Beau! Turning back the clock here: I've done a lot of celeb interviews and got some good off-the-record paparazzo tales. And I wondered: What if a young actress caught one in her home and didn't call the police?

A MOSQUITO OVER SUNSET

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19.01.2026 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Repost this post and tell us what you want reposted. Me, I’m gonna burn them. #BookSky

www.audible.ca/pd/Brand-New...

19.01.2026 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

I feel this pain. Been stuck on a plot event for weeks, not because of what happens in the scene, but what the consequences will be to everything going forward. My mind keeps telling me to go with the boring/lazy/predictable solution.

18.01.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Share a television show that raised you.

18.01.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dark Waters vol. 3 Dark Waters vol. 3 [Petras, Kirstyn, Turner, N B] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dark Waters vol. 3

Thanks, Beau! My short tale "Crushed" is in Dark Waters Vol 3, on sale now. It is dark and it does have water but those are the happiest things I can say about it. Thanks to @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social

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12.01.2026 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Repost this post and tell us what you want reposted. Me, I have an audio book available. Come, HEAR how @leonardoaudio.bsky.social makes them burn. #BookSky

www.audible.ca/pd/Brand-New...

12.01.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

Excellent interview. Definitely worth your time.

09.01.2026 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m proud to be a part of this stellar lineup. Check it out! Thanks @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social

31.12.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How I’m walking out of 2025

31.12.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you sir. Much appreciated!

26.12.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent thread of excellent recs.

26.12.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dark Waters vol. 3: Petras, Kirstyn, Turner, N B: 9798349369377: Amazon.com: Books Dark Waters vol. 3 [Petras, Kirstyn, Turner, N B] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Dark Waters vol. 3

Thanks, Gabino! My latest short piece, "Crushed," is coming in Dark Waters Vol. 3 @darkwaterspodcast.bsky.social, on sale 12/30. Pre-order is live! Get some!

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26.12.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s the last #FridayReads of 2025 AND folks have book money, so let’s share some books! Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here’s a festive little monster full of magic, violence, friendship, revenge, and ghosts.

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26.12.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 4

Make a Bond movie casual.

The Spy Who Thought I Was Okay to Hang Out With as Long as She Had Some Friends Around

26.12.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really nice segment. We should celebrate when authors get airtime!

23.12.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

OK I concede that AI may be better than humans at unintentionally creating funny city and town names for fictional worlds.

22.12.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2026 is gonna be my year

18.12.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. But what if you're stupid and poor and wrong and trillions of dollars have to made off of you because if we don't make trillions of dollars off of you the world will die?

16.12.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This morning made me realize just how casually constant Reiner's work is in my life. His films stop me channel surfing, I always watch a scene. I still watch All in the Family. Everpresent. Not many artists get to that status in your life.

15.12.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course. I enjoyed every beer I drank and every conversation I had in that perfect place. Can any good things just be left the fuck alone?

14.12.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Books are inefficient." oh for fucksakes

10.12.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is beautiful, isn't it?

09.12.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW BOOK! (in fact, TWO!) A bitter man vows to commit every major crime in one day. A scarred teen asks Santa for her heart’s desire: Vengeance. A mob boss unleashes a new breed of hitman. An ordinary man achieves the perfe…

Thanks, Beau! My latest short fiction collection, DARKNESS DOUBLED, includes a holiday story so it qualifies as Christmassy.

"Eaten" single-handedly put me on Santa's naughty list. Ain't you curious?

zimwrites.com/new-book/

08.12.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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