You're not a father if you didn't raise the child. You're not an author if you used AI. You're closer to a guy who leaves a stain on a rag and brags about it. Happy upcoming Father's Day.

I had a really interesting chat with @philipchase90.bsky.social about empire and conquest in scifi. If you have some time, check it out. That Philip Chase is a pretty smart guy. youtu.be/mv4PaR1q_z4?...

The time has come, and apparently, the price of power is...$69? www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...

No Heart for a Thief is now on audiobook. @dcmryder delivers an outstanding performance. It is available at all major audiobook retailers. Please check it out. 🔗🔽

New audiobook alert for a fantastic read! From what I've listened to, this audio performance is gonna absolutely BANG! 🔥🔥🔥

I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook of No Heart for a Thief and will be chatting with James about it soon!

No Heart for a Thief is now on audiobook. @dcmryder delivers an outstanding performance. It is available at all major audiobook retailers. Please check it out. 🔗🔽

Two truly excellent & underappreicated books. Book 1 won SPFBO 10. For lovers of great prose, subtlety, and nuance.

No Heart for a Thief hit 300 ratings on Goodreads the day before the audiobook release!

Joker couldn't kill in Batman: The Animated Series. The writers came up with a gas that caused uncontrollable laughing. Limitation forced writers to create something new. This is what AI doesn't get. The struggle of creating art and our limitations force us to reach deeper.

Are you ready?

I failed. I was supposed to show off the beautiful new covers that @jeffbrowngraphics.bsky.social created for @zbsteele.bsky.social yesterday. But here they are in all their glory.

Anthologies are a perfect way to discover new authors. Check out this upcoming anthology and follow the Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

I swear there are few highs as great as falling into the flow of a scene and watching it play out as you write. It's why I love drafting. It doesn't happen with every scene, that's what editing it for. But when it happens, it's glorious.

Anyone have food recommendations for Vegas?

Check out this clip from an interview with @michaelbookcult.bsky.social of The Price of Power fame. I'm starting up a short-firm interview show where authors answer light-hearted questions based on the roll of a die. Clips and episodes will be available on Instagram and Tiktok.

If publishing houses believed they could write a best seller by typing out prompts, they wouldn't be looking for you to generate it. They would do it themselves.

The Price of Power by Michael Michel is getting a deluxe edition with beautiful cover art by @jeffbrowngraphics.bsky.social? Hell Yes! www.kickstarter.com/projects/814...

I really liked the Acolyte. It explored the early lore that I would love to see on screen and Manny Jacinto was amazing!

I always recommend this book, i really really loved it, it was so new and unique, for me, i loved the characters, their relationship, the story, the world building, everything. Need to bring book 2 up on my tbr

If you love a personal story with a touch of magic, No Heart for a Thief might be a good place to start.

Don't miss this 100% intentional sale. 🔗🔽

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Don't miss this 100% intentional sale. 🔗🔽

Have you started Malitu? Have you finished it? It's a complete TRILOGY! WHY NOT? DO YOU NOT LIKE GOOD BOOKS? Sorry, this took a turn.

It's been five years since we did our first sale! I'm so excited for this one too. I've worked on it the last three weeks so I hope you'll check it out :D Maybe grab my free book? Sale: indiebook.sale Get my book: books2read.com/AD2K4

Do you love indie books? Do you love books on sale? Fill up that kindle for the summer! Check out the 🔗 s below!

It's been a while coming, but Metanoia, the second part of The Ruined Gods trilogy, is now available on the audio platform of your choice. Titanica, the final part, is being recorded right now!

Get your free copy of Don't Bloody the Black Flag by signing up for my monthly newsletter. A non-violent nomad journeys to end 100 years of war. However, there are those who would do anything to defend their war from the threat of peace. dl.bookfunnel.com/9x052cym3u

Its great. To be. A Michigan Wolverine!

Go blue!

I may be sick. The world might be falling apart. At least, Michigan won tonight.

My son has fought going to school for the last two years. We just switched him to a pre-k program that has music, art, gym, and dancing special classes. He comes home with a smile now. We need the arts. They make our humanity shine.

ETHOS ebook will be in people's email inboxes in the morning!

No Heart for a Thief is finally coming to audiobook. Narrated by Daniel Cryer-Muthedath Ryder. May 26, 2026

No Heart for a Thief is finally coming to audiobook. Narrated by Daniel Cryer-Muthedath Ryder. May 26, 2026

The final hours of this are coming up! Thanks for everyone that’s grabbed a copy. I don’t run sales often, so if you are looking for something thrilling to read, check it out!

WEEK 3: WOW, that is how you write an ending! The climax is just so incredibly epic and beautiful and dark at the same time. Threads that were weaved throughout the entire story come together to make a beautiful gut-punching ending. @jamesldulin.bsky.social fanfiaddict.com/review-no-he...

I would like to remind readers: there are no ads in No Heart for a Thief. That's right, a completely ad free experience.

Why are there so many scammers? I just tried to hire an artist on fiverr for something quick and easy, and now, I have to deal with trying to get my money back from fiverr.

Three years after No Heart for a Thief was published, the audiobook is wrapping up production. Daniel C-M Ryder lends life and energy to this performance that will help bring new readers to this, if I do say so myself, hauntingly beautiful series. Release date coming soon.

Only a few more hours left of the sale. I want to thank everyone who picked up a copy, shared a post, or left a comment. I may not have made my money back with the bookbub featured deal, but it brought in a bunch of new readers.

Tomorrow a bunch of moderates & conservatives will act like MLK only wanted people to get along. They will forget most of the US hated him and water down his anti-war, wealth-redistribution, racial equity beliefs into the most palatable version. Remember he was assassinated!

No Heart for a Thief is knocking on the door of top ten in Coming of Age Fantasy! Can we get there?!

Start of sale day 2: No Heart for a Thief is #15 on the Coming of Age Fantasy charts. Let's keep this going!

Start of sale day 2: No Heart for a Thief is #15 on the Coming of Age Fantasy charts. Let's keep this going!

Featured bookbub deal day one: After a bit of a dry spell, it's a great feeling to see new readers pick up my books! Help keep it going!

I miss old movie trailers. Author's, pitch your book, starting with "In a world..."

In a world where stolen magic fuels power struggles, Kaylo’s ability to hear the songs of others’ magic puts him in danger from his own people and invaders. When he crosses paths with vengeful Tayen, he must confront his past and help her — before they both end up dead.

It has been 3 years since No Heart for a Thief came out! In celebration, all Malitu books are on sale for $0.99 through January 18. Listen to the audio for your sneak peak at the No Heart for a Thief audiobook coming soon, narrated by Daniel C-M Ryder.