Shelving a book doesn't mean it's dead. I just finished my 13th novel, but it's actually a rewrite of novel 7. The seeds of that story were strong, but I needed to grow as a storyteller to do them justice. Now it may be my strongest book. Reason 999 to press on and have patience in the journey.

Hello again! I'm resolving to be more active, especially since... I published my debut solarpunk sci-fi novel in Sept! Bastion is for fans of the action and stakes of Brown or Ruocchio but also the sociopolitics of LeGuin or Butler. Check out Bastion here! linktr.ee/michaelscott... #booksky

My first read of 2026! What's yours? Also, for other Realm of the Elderlings fans, I'm only 200 pages in and Kyle already is one of the most punchable antagonists. But also very well drawn. Hobb proves again that she's one of the greatest character writers. #fantasybooksky #booksky

One of the hardest writing barriers to overcome is building the confidence to share our work. This is a space to do just that. I can't wait to see what you've written! My line is from a fun villain interlude in my epic fantasy WIP where memories power magic. #authors #writing #writingcommunity

BASTION Survivors of the Solar Gulf War must find a cure for the Wolf, a violent alter ego that emerges when Mars aligns with Earth. ☀️ solarpunk scifi 🐺 twist on werewolves 🤝 found family 🛹 Treasure Planet hoverboarding 🤖 Evangelion/Iron Widow mechs 🚀 starships and space battles #questpit #Q #SF

Hi, fellow X-iles! My name's Michael, and I'm an aspiring SFF #author. I'm working on my twelfth novel (a solarpunk sci-fi) and querying my most recent three. I'm excited to connect with and learn from you brilliant people in the #WritingCommunity and beyond!