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Paul Michael Winters

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I write queer fiction๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ The Haunting Between Us: Out Now! Together in a Broken World: Also Out! https://linktr.ee/pmwintersauthor

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13.06.2025 22:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@micahepsteinart.bsky.social is the best! You have no idea how many complements I get on that cover!

05.06.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So glad to hear that! Enjoy! ๐Ÿ˜Š

06.03.2025 04:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The cover of Together in a Broken World by Paul Michael Winters. 

Book description: 

Two boys fall in love in a deadly world, but it's the secrets they keep that might kill them.

Seventeen-year-old Zach was visiting his uncle in a small Montana town when a mysterious illness ripped through the world. Most died, but those who survived the Infection became mindless killers, spreading the disease with a single scratch. Now, a year later, civilization lies in ruins, and Zach is the town's sole survivor. Desperately lonely, he longs to return to his family in Seattle, but his fears hold him captive.

Eighteen-year-old Aiden is on a critical mission for the covert Scientific Collective, delivering vials whose contents could cure the Infection. Tortured by his boyfriend's death, he welcomes the risks of the perilous journey. When a militia attacks Aiden, he flees to Zach's town.

The boys escape together and soon form a bond as they comfort each other in this desolate and broken world. The farther they travel, the more their affection grows, as do the forces pulling them apart. But their greatest threats are the secrets they keep. Zach hides details of his uncle's death, and Aiden conceals the vials' sinister origins. In order to survive, they'll have to confront the truths that could tear their love apart.

The cover of Together in a Broken World by Paul Michael Winters. Book description: Two boys fall in love in a deadly world, but it's the secrets they keep that might kill them. Seventeen-year-old Zach was visiting his uncle in a small Montana town when a mysterious illness ripped through the world. Most died, but those who survived the Infection became mindless killers, spreading the disease with a single scratch. Now, a year later, civilization lies in ruins, and Zach is the town's sole survivor. Desperately lonely, he longs to return to his family in Seattle, but his fears hold him captive. Eighteen-year-old Aiden is on a critical mission for the covert Scientific Collective, delivering vials whose contents could cure the Infection. Tortured by his boyfriend's death, he welcomes the risks of the perilous journey. When a militia attacks Aiden, he flees to Zach's town. The boys escape together and soon form a bond as they comfort each other in this desolate and broken world. The farther they travel, the more their affection grows, as do the forces pulling them apart. But their greatest threats are the secrets they keep. Zach hides details of his uncle's death, and Aiden conceals the vials' sinister origins. In order to survive, they'll have to confront the truths that could tear their love apart.

I enjoyed The Haunting Between Us by @pmwintersauthor.bsky.social so much, I had to get Together In a Broken World. Thanks to @wayfaringbooks.bsky.social for ordering it for me!

#BookSky๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™
#QueerBooks
#QueerBook

06.03.2025 02:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today is the big day @whisperedintherain.bsky.social presents my short story, The Bridge!

๐Ÿ‘ปTune in for a chilling ghostly love story. Available pretty much everywhere you get your podcasts!

#ghostlovestory #creepybridge #HorrorPodcast #GhostStories #TheBridge #SpookyVibes #FictionPodcasts

21.02.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I also love Port Townsend! Glad you thought I captured it well! ๐Ÿ˜Š

18.02.2025 00:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The cover of THE HAUNTING BETWEEN US by Paul Michael Winters, against a B&W forest backdrop.

The cover of THE HAUNTING BETWEEN US by Paul Michael Winters, against a B&W forest backdrop.

Looking for a queer YA horror with a side of romance? Let me recommend THE HAUNTING BETWEEN US, by @pmwintersauthor.bsky.social

A coming of age story that deals with the struggles and joys of being young and queer, blended with a genuinely creepy ghost story full of twists and scares!

#BookSky๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™

16.02.2025 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Port Townsend, WA, is a real Victorian village and supposedly one of the most haunted towns on the West Coast.

It's the setting for The Haunting Between Us, a queer coming-of-age romance and ghost story!

#thehauntingbetweenus #mlm #lgbtq #lgbtqromance #porttownsend #ghoststory #booksky

15.02.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Episode 3: The Bridge | Scary Stories Whispered in the Rain Get more from Scary Stories Whispered in the Rain on Patreon

Next Scary Story Whispered in the Rain is "The Bridge" Two boys in love are separated by death by author @pmwintersauthor.bsky.social!!! Early release for Patreon Backers $1 a month. www.patreon.com/posts/episod... #valentinesday #earlyrelease #romance #ghoststoryshorts #queerfiction

14.02.2025 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Literally the plot of Terminator

03.02.2025 04:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My queer agenda for the day:

Stopped into my local queer bookstore, @wayfaringbooks.bsky.social, and bought a queer book, The Haunting Between Us by @pmwintersauthor.bsky.social. Iโ€™m making myself a queer cup of tea, and getting ready to queer read my book.

#BookSky๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™
#QueerBookSky๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™

02.02.2025 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As if I didnโ€™t have enough respect for you already, that you are using your platform to speak truth to power is beyond inspiring! Bravo Steven King!

02.02.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Seriously yโ€™all! THIS is why I write queer fiction! If I can make ONE queer kid feel less alone, Iโ€™ve made a difference.

02.02.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My booth number just dropped for @emeraldcitycon.bsky.social ! I'll be selling and signing books at WB-17 on the second floor of the Summit Building on March 6th-9th. Hope to see you there!

#eccc #queerjoy #queerbooks #lgbtq #lgbtqbooks #togetherinabrokenworld #thehauntingbetweenus #mlm

30.01.2025 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ˜Š

29.01.2025 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just want to say that this queer author is continuing to write (and read) queer AF books! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

29.01.2025 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What if Heartstopper and The Haunting of Hill House had a baby? Youโ€™d get The Haunting Between Us, a coming-of-age romance and ghost story, filled with #QueerJoy ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ.

#lgbtq #lgbtqbooks #mlm

26.01.2025 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh sorry! Missed your pronouns! For the record, Iron Them slaps! ๐Ÿ˜‚

24.01.2025 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Does that make you Iron Man? ๐Ÿค”

24.01.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi yโ€™all! If you know me from IG, hello again! If youโ€™re new, Iโ€™m a writer, designer, and illustrator. I read and write books with queer and/or Latine characters. Iโ€™m here for happy vibes.

20.01.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#BookSky nobody will blame you if you want to ignore the world today and escape into a cozy book!

20.01.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really havenโ€™t read many. I should check them out to, but maybe next year. ๐Ÿ˜‚

20.01.2025 03:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much! Iโ€™ll have to check out the other book. ๐Ÿ˜Š

19.01.2025 19:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey #BookSky and welcome #BookTok refugees.

Iโ€™m Paul Michael Winters and I write very gay ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ books!

Say hi, and tell me what your last five star read was! ๐Ÿ˜Š

19.01.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I still donโ€™t know how this works but hereโ€™s a pic of me with The Haunting Between Us ๐Ÿซฃ

15.01.2025 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿคฉ

15.01.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When your cat ruins your plans for everything you hoped to get done this morning.

14.01.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It makes me sick to my stomach that that bigot could own two of the most prolific social media companies, with his thumb on the third. ๐Ÿ˜ก

14.01.2025 17:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Looking to kick off your 2025 reading? I have the perfect book: The Haunting Between Us!

โ€œA real page turnerโ€
"A spooky edge of your seat thrill ride"
"I devoured it in just twenty four hoursโ€
โ€œHad me flipping through the pages!โ€
"I honestly couldnโ€™t put this book downโ€
-NetGalley Reviews

#BookSky

14.01.2025 04:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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