#ScionsOfTheTuathaDe has now reached Rising Stars for - Historical - Drama - Low Fantasy - Mythos - Supernatural - Slice of Life - Multiple Lead Characters I couldn't have realistically hoped for more from "Lost in the Otherworld's" release. #historicalfantasy #BookSky #irishmythology

Well, hello there! 5th on #RoyalRoad 's Rising Stars: Historical list. (Also listed in 4 other genres.) #ScionsOfTheTuathaDe #HistoricalFantasy #IrishMythology

A new high for #scionsofthetuathade! The series reached #9 on the #RoyalRoad Rising Stars Historical list. Also currently back on the "Low Fantasy" and "Multiple Lead Character" lists. A big "Thank You" to everyone who's been reading. #historicalfantasy #irishmythology

'Scions of the Tuatha Dé' had nearly 2400 views since Book 2, 'Lost in the Otherworld,' went live this time last Tuesday. There's been a nice bump in followers and favorites as well. Thank you to everyone who's read my stories. #BookSky #IrishMythology #historicalfantasy #scionsofthetuathade

This time last year, I had yet to publish a word of fiction. Yesterday, I released the start of my second full-length novel on #RoyalRoad. Read "Lost in the Otherworld" the second #scionsofthetuatade novel. #historicalfantasy #irishmythology #BookSky www.royalroad.com/fiction/9665...

I love the years when Liverpool uses their green kits.

HOUR BY HOUR - Wednesday 9.10 Not terribly umbrella worthy today with spotty sprinkles for the first half of the day. #wiwx

Working with a new 5K friend. I already knew they were smart.They want me to write stuff down on a drawing tablet. "Spell," they say. "What do you want me to spell?" I ask. They type "Doppler" on their TTS. "Oh man, [redacted]," I said. "You and I are going to get along great."

'Lost in the Otherworld,' the second #ScionsOfTheTuathaDe novel, is coming next week! #BookSky #RoyalRoad #HistoricalFantasy #IrishMythology

It will be a few weeks before my second book, "Lost in the Otherworld," is on #RoyalRoad, but you can read the first five (manuscript) chapters on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/chapte... #HistoricalFantasy #IrishMythology #neurodivergence #foundfamily

Just passed the 70,000 word mark writing "Lost in the Otherworld." Chapter 3 is live on Patreon now: www.patreon.com/posts/chapte...

This is how much rain fell yesterday. And it's not done yet. More rounds are on the way. Stay tuned to our updates on air and online. #wiwx

7.72" in southern Greenfield so far. When the internet comes back I'll stich the screenshots of the weather station resuts from before and after midnight together. All of this was since 7:24 p.m. on Saturday night. From 00:00 to 00:03, a quarter inch or rain fell. #wiwx #wisn #sewiwx

2.08" of rain in Greenfield in 1 hour and 15 minutes. #wiwx

The first two scenes of the second 'Scions' book, "Lost in the Otherworld" are available to my Patreon members: www.patreon.com/c/MichaelGor... Read the first scene on Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/fiction/9665...

Watching the #ChicagoCubs claw for a win while I claw my way toward the midpoint of my first draft of Book 2.

Hit a milestone on the head. www.royalroad.com/fiction/9665...

Rewatching "The West Wing" and I found the most compelling reason to write on legal pads instead of on a computer.

Hear the first few chapters from "The Blighted Treasure" (name change) Read the full novel here: www.royalroad.com/fiction/9665...

Before this was my elementary school, it was my sons'. My eldest returned for the senior parade and I'm just so proud of him.

I'm not saying I'm will hit the goal, but I am hanging in there longer than I thought I would. #ScionsOfTheTuathaDe #RoyalRoad

And, sometimes it will even create opportunities to write additional short stories and novellas based on said side characters, giving you the chance to explore them even further.

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I come back to watch this scene at least twice a year. At least. #Legion

Just finished Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Dialogue might have been a tad stilted at times, but having played (and replayed) the three previous DA games, I very much enjoyed DA4. People really need to ignore the grifters on social media. Empty tin cans good for nothing but useless noise.

I know it's almost coincidental timing with a trip south to IL, but this is the first day all year where it actually seemed like summer was approaching.

Oh look. Another bribery and extortion scheme.

I may have spent as much time on the RR forums today as I have researching Book 2. I guess I'll have to do better tomorrow™.

A helpful guide to the current state of US trade policy:

First ever #Blackhawks game in person!

There was a point where I wondered if 'Scions' would reach 1500 *views* within a year. To reach this point is crazy. #RoyalRoad #ScionsOfTheTuathaDe

It's my first year in a while working primarily with K5 students and I've forgotten how much they grow over spring break.

When people talk about what separates RoyalRoad's community from other online serial platforms, Laura is one of the first people who come to my mind. In addition to sharing her own work, she encourages and trumpets fellow authors whenever she gets the chance. open.spotify.com/episode/2NEm...

“And when you turn the left tap?” “Kittens.” “I’ll take it.”

IOW, this is a good time to support the teachers unions, whether or not you are a teacher, if you are part of the 60% of voters and 98% of Democrats who are against the devastation of the Dept. of Ed.

Was watching the weather last night and at separate times there were probable tornado tracks leading toward the St. Louis and Lincoln, IL radar sites. Given the state of government funding, yet another reason to hold your breath when one of these storms are on the ground.

It's been years, but I'll never agree with how readily my former employer gave up on the Macomb, IL area, even though there is no ABC station in Quincy.

We're at a point where if you simply explained in neutral terms what the administration is doing, an otherwise uninformed person would simply not believe you. "We're defunding cancer research, ending weather reporting and legalizing the dumping of poisons? You're joking." bsky.app/profile/luck...

Today is about as close to a Super Bowl as my occupation and my interests allow me to get. I get to see all the students and classes I work with perform for their families. What's more, I get to watch them sing a couple of songs I recorded for them.

Happy to find my story on the #RoyalRoad Rising Stars list for both Low Fantasy and Mythos.

All of a sudden Seal is neck and neck with Jimmy Johnson for "worst Super Bowl CGI." #SuperBowlLIX

I just realized I don't have a list/account infrastructure in place on BlueSky to keep track of Reykjanes.

Wild Robot is easily the best DreamWorks animated move since How to Train Your Dragon 2. Perhaps even HTTYD. Fantastic.

In honor of black inventors. #BlackHistoryMonth

Happy to find out "Scions" made #RoyalRoad 's Rising Stars list in the Historical genre. Read it here: www.royalroad.com/fiction/9665...

the inventor of the webp format is an enemy of mine

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We shut the door and closed the vents to a room we don't use much. Almost a 20-degree difference from the rest of the house. #wx

The temperature in my backyard has doubled in the past couple hours. It's now 1.0°F #wiwx