Michael Teasdale

Time traveller? I actually saw someone apply for a job like this once at a place I worked. The resume had the company name at the top and was written as if they already worked there. It seems to be a thing people do...

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Kitten update: Momo tested negative for FiV and is now approved to mingle with the other cats. He has selected the science fiction section of the bookshelf as his favourite place with a preference for Zamyatin and Philip K Dick among others. I am a proud father.

Abandoned kitten update. Back from the vets. Dewormed and ear mites dealt with. FIV test will be next week. He's a happy little guy.

Found this little guy abandoned in a supermarket carpark this morning. 😭 He's safe in my garden now at least. I'll take him to the vet tomorrow.

Good morning, Mr. Manuscript! After doing the requisite spell of ignoring it, post completion, today begins the task of examining it with fresh eyes in printed form, with a pencil, a highlighter and probably the first of several caffeinated drinks.

#editing #novel

Picked up some Latvian Space Disco this morning at the local market. This afternoon's task is seeing how many words I can trim from a near 8000 word story since nobody seems to want tales of this length anymore.

Interesting bubble library I came across while out hiking yesterday. I didn't see The Librarian but I wouldn't have been surprised. 📚

In almost all cases, this is what those pushing "the future" are missing.

I've been lucky, this year, to have the support of my partner while I took a sabbatical to craft some promising short stories into something larger.
Both the card and the models were a gift from her on the novel's completion. Both birds are important symbols within the #book.

#writing #novel #birds

Mmeory: A genre spanning anthology of memory manipulation An anthology of memory manipulation stories: magic spells, cyborg memory edits, very unreliable narrators, time travel gone wrong.

3 hours to go and @aanpress.bsky.social are close to hitting their second stretch goal to add more authors to this intriguing anthology of memory manipulation stories.

Make a pledge and support #indiepublishing and new writers, if you can.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Update 5: 72 Hours To Go, First Stretch Goal Unlocked · Mmeory: A genre spanning anthology of memory manipulation Thanks to everyone for unlocking the first stretch goal and enabling me to add an additional 2 to 3 authors to the book. We have around 72 hours to go in the campaign and the second $7300 stretch goal...

Just under 48 hours left to go for the latest anthology from the always excellent @aanpress.bsky.social.
Help them reach their stretch goals and add more authors here while supporting a great indie press.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

Congratulations, everyone! 🎉

I came on here ready to mumble something about having just finished the first draft of the novel I've been writing. Now I feel I should mumble slightly louder about it being based on my short story from this anthology...because look: Another award nomination for The Utopia of Us! Congrats to all! 🎉

Mmeory: A genre spanning anthology of memory manipulation An anthology of memory manipulation stories: magic spells, cyborg memory edits, very unreliable narrators, time travel gone wrong.

With 13 days left, moving strongly towards our KS campaign stretch goals for extra authors (92% for SG1, 87% for SG2). Meeting the stretch goals means another 6-8 authors for the anthology - www.kickstarter.com/projects/526... #sff #fantasy #book #ks #booksky

I've hit the 100'000 word mark in my almost completed sci-fi novel about art and time and love. The last two planned chapters have ended up dividing into 4 but after nine months, this baby is almost ready to be born! Tentative target for completion is this weekend! 😳

#writing #novel #scifi #art

Mmeory: A genre spanning anthology of memory manipulation An anthology of memory manipulation stories: magic spells, cyborg memory edits, very unreliable narrators, time travel gone wrong.

We are now 100% Base Goal funded thanks to backer #129 and all our backers in the last two weeks! We now move on to stretch goals for extra authors - www.kickstarter.com/projects/526... #sff #fantasy #book #ks #booksky

Another great concept from @aanpress.bsky.social that you might want to consider. Always fantastic anthologies.

Finished up another chapter today after a solid week of working on it. Each one seems to take longer as I near the end of this novel and I think part of that is my reluctance to say goodbye to characters I've spent the best part of a year with.

#writing

Conversation Piece

almost 4000 words and another chapter done today. Things are flying along now. Creeping ever closer to the end.

#amwriting

I kept waiting for a plot to begin with 'can't stop'. It was almost over before I realised they really were just going with a music video for a song that came out two decades ago. Baffling.

Writing is going well this week. Mapping out the last few chapters has really helped me focus. 75000 words in now with approximately 6-7 chapters left to go before the first draft of my year's big project is complete.

#amwriting

I'm also looking forward to delving into this @aanpress.bsky.social anthology of Tempest inspired tales from @singingtotigers.bsky.social , @culttvmike.bsky.social and many other familiar names. Beautiful art cards are a bonus typical of this press and its creative output!

My author copy of 'Our Dust Earth' the hybrid anthology/TTRPG from @aanpress.bsky.social has arrived and I'm also really happy to read that Todd has defeated his personal 🐉
Now all we need is Satchel-Con! 😄

The willow leaves are falling and I'm back to the main task this month with novel that is definately now a novel and its tricky final third that seemingly wants me to do anything but finish it.
#writing?

Finished a new short story this morning and successfully (and surprisingly) managed to chop 800 or so words from it to make word count. Hopefully its tighter and better for it.
#writing #editing

Best of luck for tomorrow, Todd.

We will be thinking of you and rooting for you. You'll be in good, safe hands, I'm sure. 

My very best wishes for the best possible outcome, 

Michael

Book post, my author copy from the always gorgeous @aanpress.bsky.social (Limited print runs, full art covers, just lovely!)
Our Dust Earth, ft. my story, "Three Travellers, One Camp, Three Tales", plus a mini LitRPG!