"The Forgotten War" was one of @michaelshotter.com's favorite reads of 2025 but Adam Hulse has other tales of speculative fiction for fans of sci-fi and horror to enjoy. Have a look, #booksky! 👇🪐📚🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #specfic #scifi #horror #book #books #bookrec

"Death of a Clown" was @michaelshotter.com's latest read by Catherine McCarthy this year. If you love compelling speculative-fiction concepts with a touch of horror and a lot of heart, it's one of several tales from her you shouldn't miss! 👇🩸📚💙📚🪐 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Most readers love the books of The Nod/Wells Timelines. The proof is in the profile: www.goodreads.com/author/show/... #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #red #reads #readers #reading #readingcommunity #whattoread #bestbooks #bestreads #bestscifi #bestscifibooks #booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

My latest read: "Light of Impossible Stars" by @garethlpowell.bsky.social Sci-fi fan in search of a new space opera? This series will likely do the trick! 👍 🪐📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/1066 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/a6a4...

Sadly, Brandon Applegate hasn't been active on Bluesky for a while but his speculative-fiction stories are still being enjoyed by readers, including @michaelshotter.com, who read "Those We Left Behind, and Other Sacrifices" in 2025. 👇🩸📚🪐📚💙 #booksky Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

"The Wide, Carnivorous Sky and Other Monstrous Geographies" was one of @michaelshotter.com's favorite reads of 2025. In addition to being an accomplished author of speculative horror, John Langan is also worth a follow for interesting finds like the one below. 👇🩸📚💙 www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The Kindle edition of "Fair Game" is FREE worldwide at Amazon until Dec. 24! A unique tech thriller set in the world of "The Nemesis Effect," it's a great fit for any fan of science fiction... and terror! amazon.com/dp/B0D2B43V86 #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #booksky

"The Nemesis Legacy" is almost here! Dates to remember: Jan 6, 2026 - paperback & hardcover release Jan 23, 2026 - Kindle edition release Feb 2026 - audiobook release Kindle Pre-Order: amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2ZCVX8 #specfic #scifi #book #novel #comingsoon #NWT #NodWellsTimelines #books #booksky 🪐📚💙

"Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers," the first anthology from Stars and Sabers Publishing, was one of @michaelshotter.com's favorite reads of 2025. Edited by @jendiagammon.bsky.social & @garethlpowell.bsky.social, it combines tales of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, offering something for everyone! 👇🪐📚🩸📚💙

Not that he needs any such help at this point but @michaelshotter.com did read and enjoy one of Stephen King's books this year, so it only seems right to include "You Like It Darker," and him, in this "series" of posts. Have a look, #booksky! 👇🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Nod/Wells Timelines Omnibus Editions Volume 1 AVAILABLE NOW! Volume 2 in 2026. Volume 3 in 2027. eBook 50% off at Smashwords until Jan. 1: www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... More Options: books2read.com/nwt #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #ebook #ebooks #reads #booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

Adrian Tchaikovsky is a prolific author of speculative fiction. Among other things, @michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed "One Day All This Will Be Yours" in 2025. Someday, after they both retire, Michael may catch up and read all his works! 🤞🤪👇🪐📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Gareth L. Powell has many great sci-fi books to peruse, and more on the way. @michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed "Fleet of Knives" this year and is currently reading "Light of Impossible Stars" to complete the "Embers of War" trilogy. 👇🪐📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I'm pleased to see Amazon committing to offering EPUB and PDF download options for purchased ebooks without DRM. I'm still reading the fine print and assessing the situation but my inclination is to have all my Kindle editions available when the feature goes live on Jan. 20. 🤔

Did you know that DS LaLonde has a new release focusing on horror and magical realism? Meanwhile, "A Bleak Remedy" was one of @michaelshotter.com's favorite reads of 2025 with its unique and detailed take on vampires. Check them out, #booksky! 👇🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

S.J. Shank had a big, new dark-fantasy novel this year. For those interested in first sampling his shorter works of speculative fiction, @michaelshotter.com read and thoroughly enjoyed his collection, "Rare Specimen and Other Stories." 👇🩸📚🪐📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

"The Post Mortem Report" is the one-of-a-kind speculative-fiction authorcast with @ronaldmcgillvray.bsky.social & @michaelshotter.com, which celebrated its three-year anniversary earlier this year. On horror, sci-fi, and so much more, Michael and Ronald give their unique perspectives as authors! 📚💙

Pedro Iniguez has a variety of speculative-fiction titles for adults to enjoy like "Mexicans on the Moon," which was one of @michaelshotter.com's favorite reads of 2025, but did you know that he also has a picture book for kids of all ages? 👇🪐📚🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Congratulations to Gary Kruse on the completion of his draft! @michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed "Badlands" this year, so this is exciting news. Meanwhile, fans of thrillers with elements of speculative fiction should check out the original. 👇🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

"The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is the definitive starting point for those interested in exploring this sprawling speculative-fiction literary universe from the beginning. Discounted eBook available until Jan. 1: www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... Other Store Links: books2read.com/nwt 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

ICYMI: "NIGHTMARES" by J.D. Allen was another book that @michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed this year. He also had the pleasure of being interviewed by J.D. just before spooky season! 👇🩸📚💙 #booksky Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/432 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/2381... Goodreads

A reminder that the Kindle edition of "Hostile Takeover" is FREE worldwide at Amazon until Dec. 17! Also, a big thank you to Daniel Lorn (@daniel-lorn.bsky.social) for being one of the first to rate and review the story. Fans of potent, unflinching horror are likely to love his unsettling tales! 🩸📚💙

"Never Leaving" was @michaelshotter.com's latest read from Elford Alley this year. If you enjoy quirky and original horror tales with a touch of humor and heart, his works are definitely worth exploring. See a bit of that in his post below. 👇🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Horror author J.D. Allen recently interviewed @michaelshotter.com as part of his "Skull to Skull" series over on Facebook, where they did a deep dive into The Nod/Wells Timelines, and other topics you may find interesting. www.facebook.com/share/p/19oV... #specfic #scifi #horror #author #interview

Daniel Lorn has several noteworthy horror tales, including "Pact," which @michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed this year. See below for some holiday-themed horror recommendations from Daniel! 👇🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #holidayhorror #horror #reads #book #books #booksky

ICYMI: The books submitted for this year's Self-Published Science Fiction Competition (SPSFC5) have been announced. Many of them, including @michaelshotter.com's "The Nemesis Effect," can be read for free via Kindle Unlimited. Have a look and find your next great sci-fi read! #scifi #booksky 🪐📚💙

"Black Cat Bones" is just the latest release from Brian Bowyer that @michaelshotter.com has read and enjoyed. If you're a fan of transgressive storytelling, extreme horror, or other dark realms of speculative fiction, his works are very worthy. 🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

You can find "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" in all sorts of places this holiday season but the best deal on the eBook is at Smashwords, as part of the end-of-the-year sale there. www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... @smashwords.bsky.social #Smashwords #EOYSale25 #bestbooks #booksof2025 #books

"Clownshoes" was @michaelshotter.com's latest read by Candace Nola this year. In addition to being a talented author of extreme horror and other forms of speculative fiction, she is the owner of uncomfortablydark.com, and a kindhearted soul. 👇🩸📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The Kindle edition of "Hostile Takeover" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until Dec. 17! A dark thriller set in a near-future alternate reality from The Nod/Wells Timelines, it's a great fit for any fan of speculative fiction. amazon.com/dp/B0CYXKSYZS #specfic #thriller 🪐📚⚡️🩸📚💙

This year, @michaelshotter.com took an entertaining and thought-provoking detour into the world of bizarro fiction with Douglas Hackle's "Clown Tear Junkies." He's still trying to put his brain back into his head but he'll get there eventually. 📚💙 Michael's Review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

FYI: Time is running out to order paperback or hardcover editions of the books from The Nod/Wells Timelines for the holidays. 🎁📚💙🙂👍 Amazon amazon.com/author/micha... B&N www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nod-we... Bookshop bookshop.org/lists/the-no... Waterstones www.waterstones.com/author/micha...

"Kenai" was one of the sci-fi books that @michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed this year but Dave Dobson has many others worth investigating as well, in various genres. He's also a returning SPSFC judge. Needless to say, he's a busy fellow. 🪐📚💙 Michael's Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

"The Nemesis Effect" is a contender in this year's Self-Published Science Fiction Competition, along with many other wonderful books worth considering. Have a look and find your next great read! #specfic #scifi #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #book #books #read #reads #reading #booksky 🪐📚💙

My latest read: "Saint Elspeth" by @wickwelker.bsky.social Seeking a top-notch science-fiction novel this holiday season? This one is absolutely worth a look! 🪐📚💙 Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/1052 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7639...

"The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1," an omnibus edition of the first three novel-length books from @michaelshotter.com's speculative-fiction literary universe is available as an eBook or paperback via a variety of stores, plus several library and reading-subscription services. 📚💙 books2read.com/nwt

@michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed Nick Snape's "The Scorching: Just Press Play" this year but he has many other books worth checking out. 👇 🪐📚🩸📚💙 Michael's Review: Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/430 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d40a...

ICYMI: The Smashwords end-of-year eBook sale is in full swing, including a 50% discount on "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" until January 1st! www.smashwords.com/sale The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... @smashwords.bsky.social #Smashwords #EOYSale25 #booksale

Armand Rosamilia is a prolific author, having published many books in a variety of genres. Two of @michaelshotter.com's favorites are the non-fiction baseball book featured below and "Abandoned, " a speculative-fiction tale he read this year. 🩸📚💙 Michael's review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

SPECIAL EVENT: The eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is 50% off as part of the Smashwords end-of-year sale from now until Jan. 1! You won't find this deal anywhere else, so do have a look! www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... @smashwords.bsky.social #Smashwords #EOYSale25 #booksky 🪐📚💙📚🩸

A reminder that the Kindle edition of "Office Hours" is FREE worldwide at Amazon until Dec. 10! Also, a big thank you to Brian Bowyer @brianbowyer.bsky.social for being one of the first to rate & review this story when it was released last year. Any fan of transgressive horror should read his books!

Sadly, Matt (M.G.) Mason passed away recently but his works live on, and continue to be read... and appreciated. #booksky 🩸📚💙

We're just a month away from the paperback and hardcover release of "The Nemesis Legacy" on January 6, 2026! Are you excited? Are you ready? What's your favorite book from The Nod/Wells Timelines? Let the world know! 📚🙂👍 Kindle edition coming Jan. 23: amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2ZCVX8 #scifi #booksky 🪐📚💙

@michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed Tony Travis' "Generational Space" series this year. Love sci-fi stories set on colony ships? See Michael's reviews: 🪐📚💙 Generational Space www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Arrival www.goodreads.com/review/show/... Separations www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

FYI - My final Kindle-edition giveaways for the year: These titles from The Nod/Wells Timelines Value Menu will be FREE worldwide via Amazon: Office Hours - Dec. 5-10 Hostile Takeover - Dec. 12-17 Fair Game - Dec. 19-24 Academic Displacement - Dec. 26-31 amazon.com/author/micha...

Beyond being an accomplished author, Steve Stred reads and reviews many books. If you love horror, and speculative fiction in general, he's absolutely worth a follow. @michaelshotter.com read and enjoyed his book "Wagon Buddy" this year. 🩸📚💙 Michael's Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

The Nod/Wells Timelines Omnibus Editions Volume 1 available now! Volume 2 in 2026. Volume 3 in 2027. Love speculative fiction? Begin your journey along The Timelines today! books2read.com/nwt #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #read #reads #reading #booksof2025 #booksky 🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️

Ron has been a great advocate of The Timelines for years, as well as the dashing co-host of @postmortemreport.com with @michaelshotter.com. If you love speculative fiction and haven't checked out his books, "Cutter's Deep" is a fun place to start. Michael's Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

THIS WEEK'S BOOK DEAL: The Kindle edition of "Office Hours" is FREE worldwide via Amazon until Dec. 10! A unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and twisty, spine-tingling thrills from The Nod/Wells Timelines, it's a great fit for fans of speculative fiction. amazon.com/dp/B0D2BVJTCB #specfic #scifi 🪐📚🩸

@michaelshotter.com enjoyed reading "Badlands" this year. If you enjoy thrillers with elements of speculative fiction, check out his review! Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... The Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/1047 The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7ea1...