Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy

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Who Am I? I’m a writer originally from Falmouth, MA who now lives in Oxford, MA with my awesome wife Veronica, and our two dogs and three cats who don't like to let us sleep in. After 15 years with the Falmouth Enterprise, where I worked as a general and political…

Big "I'm not a bigot, I have a black friend" energy.

How I feel when someone blocks me.

Hey folks,

I’m looking for Rhode Island based LGBTQ activists with an urgent question for a story I’m working on. People who are directly connected to advocacy there with a good understanding of the local political environment. Please reach out via DM.

"I can't be a bigot, I have a black friend."

It's not that AI is useless.

It's that AI is useful like asbestos was useful.

Things to Do: Colin Quinn, journalism talk and storytelling series ... A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

A few things to do in the Worcester area in the week ahead ...

Thank god DOGE found all that waste and fraud and freed up money for our new pointless war! (/sarcasm)

I didn't want to make this post but unfortunately my hand has been forced. Sentona Games told me this week, after ignoring me for two months, that they will not be paying me the $24,000 deferred…... I didn't want to make this post but unfortunately my hand has been forced. Sentona Games told me this week, after ignoring me for two months, that they will not be paying me the $24,000 deferred paym...

If you're in the game industry and use LinkedIn, please do me a favor and share my post about Sentona Games screwing me out of money I'm owed. Thank you

I had this very magazine and I'm pretty sure I read it so much it fell apart.

Goodnight from the doggos.

(Shrieks with delight)

I want to be an artist, but I don't want to learn how.

I want to be a filmmaker, but I don't want to learn how.

I want to be a musician, but I don't want to learn how.

I want to be a writer, but I don't want to learn how.

AI, for those who can't, don't, and won't.

Human Authored is a project of the Authors Guild that allows an author to certify that their book is created by a human. “Human Authored” means that the text of the book was written by a human and not generated by AI, with the exception of minimal uses, such as AI applications that check spelling and grammar or for brainstorming or research.

So cool that @authorsguild.org has a place where members can go to certify that they did not use AI in writing their books... go.authorsguild.org/account/huma...

Clear a huge amount of space on your bookshelves: Locas: The Maggie and Hopey Stories is out 3/10! And if you're near LA, don't miss Jaime Hernandez's book signing at Skylight Books that night at 7:00 pm 👀 https://ow.ly/ejr850YpkRx

The work is hard (but yes, creative work is rewarding and honestly if you're a creative...you kinda have to create, it's a sickness lol)

But the lazy aspect is why AI appeals to so many, they think the AI will be made to do the 'work' part while they just shit out 'ideas'

Growing up in Maryland/DC area (P.G. County in da house!), WDCA Channel 20 made a big impact in my life by showcasing so many wonderful movies from bygone eras.

Every weekend they would show old monster movies. Creature from the Black Lagoon is one of my favorite Universal Studio Monsters.

Corrected headline: Man who swam in sewer water says he wants Dunkin’ to prove drinking its iced coffee is safe.

I have a book club appearance coming up, and the only reason why I'm doing it is because my wife belongs to it and it's run by a friend, so I know they're legit.

Beyond that, I can't trust that I'm not being set up for a grift.

How the doggos feel about this morning, and I agree.

When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.

I like Tony!, I'm okay with Toni!, but Toné! is --

Shoot, wait, I think I got them mixed up.

Eight Popeye-related statues displayed throughout the city of Chester, Illinois, where Thimble Theater/Popeye creator Elzie Segar was born and raised. Statues shown are Popeye, Olive Oyl with Swee'Pea and Eugene the Jeep, Alice the Goon, Poopdeck Pappy, Brutus/Bluto, King Blozo, The Sea Hag and Roughhouse.

TIL: Chester, Illinois has a "Popeye Trail" of 19 statues (28 characters) situated throughout the city in honor of hometown hero Elzie Segar. Beyond the main cast they have Castor/The Whiffle Hen, The Sea Hag/Bernard, Alice the Goon & Child, King Blozo, Toar & more. I have a nerdly urge to visit.

Peakraider's recent feed is mostly him decrying "identity politics" and rooting for Jasmine Crockett to lose the Senate race, so fuck that guy. Blocktown.

How I arrived on Bluesky

It's nice and quiet back here...
#webcomics #comicsky

Goodnight from the doggos.

Maybe they're happy because they lined up Colbert for the roast? One can hope.

This thread is an incredible catalog and history of moral panics in the early 20th century.

The dumbasses of the day were terrified about *checks notes* kids reading books at bed time.

And it just gets more wacky from there.

In this day and age, "no cops" should be a standard disclaimer for anything.