Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy
@mbaileywriter.bsky.social
Independent author (superhero, fantasy, urban fantasy), stage combat director/instructor in the central MA area. Native Cape Codder. Shares a bed with one wife, two dogs, and three cats. He/him/his.
https://innsmouthlook.com
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Pinning this for folks who might be interested in my writing:
WEBSITE: innsmouthlook.com
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You can order print editions through the website. I'll happily sign them, too!
WEBSITE: innsmouthlook.com
AMAZON AUTHOR CENTRAL: www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/a...
You can order print editions through the website. I'll happily sign them, too!
Rowling herself has said that she views every buck she makes off HP as implicit support for her TERFness, so the whole "Buying HP stuff doesn't mean I support JKR" argument is dead on arrival.
Someone defending their ability to love Harry Potter without supporting JK Rowling saying “if Toriyama was on the Epstein list, people could still love Dragon Ball”
1) that’s a hell of a hypothetical to suggest
2) based on how people reacted to Neil Gaiman this last year, I don’t know if I agree.
1) that’s a hell of a hypothetical to suggest
2) based on how people reacted to Neil Gaiman this last year, I don’t know if I agree.
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Rowling herself has said that she views every buck she makes off HP as implicit support for her TERFness, so the whole "Buying HP stuff doesn't mean I support JKR" argument is dead on arrival.
I'd make every studio release every movie sitting on a shelf for tax dodging purposes, starting with WB's Batgirl -- and they'd have to make it a public domain property since they already claimed the write-off. They don't get to make another dime off it.
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'd make every studio release every movie sitting on a shelf for tax dodging purposes, starting with WB's Batgirl -- and they'd have to make it a public domain property since they already claimed the write-off. They don't get to make another dime off it.
gAI: simultaneously the most amazing technological advance of the century that will increase every company's value by billions, and a fragile snowflake on the edge of economic collapse (Mona Lisa Saperstein voice) MONEY PWEASE.
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
gAI: simultaneously the most amazing technological advance of the century that will increase every company's value by billions, and a fragile snowflake on the edge of economic collapse (Mona Lisa Saperstein voice) MONEY PWEASE.
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I am of the simple opinion that stuff like this is the peak of human endeavour and we can cut it out with the missiles and demonic computers in favour of getting really good at a cool little thing
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I am of the simple opinion that stuff like this is the peak of human endeavour and we can cut it out with the missiles and demonic computers in favour of getting really good at a cool little thing
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TODAY'S COMIC: Old Bones
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
TODAY'S COMIC: Old Bones
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Tapping the sign again
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Tapping the sign again
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Please remember when boycotting the Zon, most indie book stores do not carry a lot of actual indie authors, and you're mostly supporting the already popular bestsellers that are safe for bookstores to carry. Self-published and indie authors need your support more than ever around this time.
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Please remember when boycotting the Zon, most indie book stores do not carry a lot of actual indie authors, and you're mostly supporting the already popular bestsellers that are safe for bookstores to carry. Self-published and indie authors need your support more than ever around this time.
I have a laptop with keys that are blank from so much typing and a phone with two cracks in the screen covered by packing tape band-aids. They still function and replacing either anytime soon isn't an option. I'm not going to spend money I don't need to and don't have just to satisfy "the economy."
This will never be me - I bought an M4 Mac Air just before my book tour - but I think the premise of "device hoarding" here is ridiculous. With every major purchase, buy as well as you can and then use that thing until you can't use it any more. That's just sensible.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/h...
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy
Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever before, and while it may be consumer smart, it comes at a cost to work productivity and the U.S. economy.
www.cnbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I have a laptop with keys that are blank from so much typing and a phone with two cracks in the screen covered by packing tape band-aids. They still function and replacing either anytime soon isn't an option. I'm not going to spend money I don't need to and don't have just to satisfy "the economy."
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COMIC: How to Create One o' Them Pokémons
![PANEL 1: On a yellow background, text reads: How to create one o’ them pokémons
PANEL 2: A squirrel stands on the ground facing a pangolin. Both their eyes are bulging and look worried.
Text: First! Take two animals: Squirrel [arrow points at squirrel], Pangolin [arrow points at pangolin]
PANEL 3: The squirrel with pangolin scales cover his back and taiil, looks confused.
Text: Combine them into ONE critter: “Squigglin”
PANEL 4: The “Squigglin” now has plated armor on his head and belly.
Text: Add a bunch of random geometric shapes.
PANEL 5: The “Squigglin”, looing terrified, is now bright purple, blue and yellow.
Text: And dip them in industrial food dye
PANEL 6: The “Squigglin” holds his thumb up, now thrilled.
Text: Congrats! You done made one o’ them Pokémons!
Squigglin: I’m an abomination in the eyes of God!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
COMIC: How to Create One o' Them Pokémons
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I think most artists hit a point where they’re like, well if I can’t be the best artist, I shall be the most ME artist.
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I think most artists hit a point where they’re like, well if I can’t be the best artist, I shall be the most ME artist.
Weekly Update – November 25, 2025
The year is winding down, so I think I'm going to make this the last blog entry for the year (aside from the usual Thursday promo posts, which won't be sent by email). It's a hectic time of year for everyone, and since I don't foresee anything major coming up…
The year is winding down, so I think I'm going to make this the last blog entry for the year (aside from the usual Thursday promo posts, which won't be sent by email). It's a hectic time of year for everyone, and since I don't foresee anything major coming up…
Weekly Update – November 25, 2025
The year is winding down, so I think I'm going to make this the last blog entry for the year (aside from the usual Thursday promo posts, which won't be sent by email). It's a hectic time of year for everyone, and since I don't foresee anything major coming up between now and then, I'm going to help keep your inboxes a little less stuffed by holding off on any posts until January.
innsmouthlook.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Weekly Update – November 25, 2025
The year is winding down, so I think I'm going to make this the last blog entry for the year (aside from the usual Thursday promo posts, which won't be sent by email). It's a hectic time of year for everyone, and since I don't foresee anything major coming up…
The year is winding down, so I think I'm going to make this the last blog entry for the year (aside from the usual Thursday promo posts, which won't be sent by email). It's a hectic time of year for everyone, and since I don't foresee anything major coming up…
Every year, as soon as someone remarked on how full they were, my grandparents would tell the "Arthur Tall Story."
According to family lore, they used to live next door to the Tall family, who were of that generation that never let food go to waste. If it ended up on your plate, you ate it. (1/3)
According to family lore, they used to live next door to the Tall family, who were of that generation that never let food go to waste. If it ended up on your plate, you ate it. (1/3)
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Every year, as soon as someone remarked on how full they were, my grandparents would tell the "Arthur Tall Story."
According to family lore, they used to live next door to the Tall family, who were of that generation that never let food go to waste. If it ended up on your plate, you ate it. (1/3)
According to family lore, they used to live next door to the Tall family, who were of that generation that never let food go to waste. If it ended up on your plate, you ate it. (1/3)
Writing day. Best day of any week.
November 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Writing day. Best day of any week.
Today's gAI slop cover in my #ebook newsletter. The editor of this anthology credited the cover to Midjourney.
#Authors, when you submit a #story to an anthology, insist on a "no AI" clause that includes no gAI for the cover #art. Do not associate with gAI users in any capacity.
#Authors, when you submit a #story to an anthology, insist on a "no AI" clause that includes no gAI for the cover #art. Do not associate with gAI users in any capacity.
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Muting a bunch of political names for the week because I'd like to enjoy my holiday and I don't need to be constantly reminded that certain deeply terrible people are still alive on this earth.
November 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Muting a bunch of political names for the week because I'd like to enjoy my holiday and I don't need to be constantly reminded that certain deeply terrible people are still alive on this earth.
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Right now the only way for the vast majority of writers and artists to make any kind of a modest living is to self-publish. All but the luckiest few are having to do this. This means the only income most of us have is from Crowdfunded projects. If you love what someone does & can afford it, pay them
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Right now the only way for the vast majority of writers and artists to make any kind of a modest living is to self-publish. All but the luckiest few are having to do this. This means the only income most of us have is from Crowdfunded projects. If you love what someone does & can afford it, pay them
You’ve been kidnapped. The Characters from the last TV Show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
Well, I might be screwed, but at least we'll all have a good time.
Well, I might be screwed, but at least we'll all have a good time.
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The Characters from the last TV Show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
Well, I might be screwed, but at least we'll all have a good time.
Well, I might be screwed, but at least we'll all have a good time.
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To help with this, here are 5 uncached US Kindle copies of @mbaileywriter.bsky.social's Action Figures - Issue One: Secret Origins, which is one of my favorite superhero novel series.
#KindleBookGiveaway
#KindleBookGiveaway
I don't make a ton of money off my books, but I make money, and that money helps me pay my various life expenses -- which include the cost of putting out my books since I'm an indie author. I pay my editor and cover artists out of pocket, recoup the cost through sales, eventually. (4/)
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
To help with this, here are 5 uncached US Kindle copies of @mbaileywriter.bsky.social's Action Figures - Issue One: Secret Origins, which is one of my favorite superhero novel series.
#KindleBookGiveaway
#KindleBookGiveaway
Anyone who claims working retail is easy and undeserving of a living wage should be forced to work one Black Friday weekend at a major big box store.
If you're going out to engage in mass consumerism this weekend (which you shouldn't), do not behave like a prick toward the workers.
If you're going out to engage in mass consumerism this weekend (which you shouldn't), do not behave like a prick toward the workers.
As we enter into sales-season, please remember, the person behind the counter, (et al) is not responsible for the pressure that you've stacked on your own back. Best of all, keep your money, stay your ass at home and spend time with the people you love.
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Anyone who claims working retail is easy and undeserving of a living wage should be forced to work one Black Friday weekend at a major big box store.
If you're going out to engage in mass consumerism this weekend (which you shouldn't), do not behave like a prick toward the workers.
If you're going out to engage in mass consumerism this weekend (which you shouldn't), do not behave like a prick toward the workers.
Klingons are queer allies. It's canon.
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Klingons are queer allies. It's canon.
To reinforce something I've seen others say relevant to the whole "you shouldn't pirate #books" argument (which we shouldn't even be having, FFS): the vast majority of #authors do not make a living off #book sales alone. #Writing books is the side-hustle, not the full-time job, sadly. (1/)
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The morning sky in the People's Republic of Oxford.
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The morning sky in the People's Republic of Oxford.
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Re: previous post - People who steal art of any kind are assholes, full stop. If *you* deserve to be paid for your labor, so do I - and so does everybody else; this means writers, visual artists, musicians, and every other category of People Who Make Things.
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Re: previous post - People who steal art of any kind are assholes, full stop. If *you* deserve to be paid for your labor, so do I - and so does everybody else; this means writers, visual artists, musicians, and every other category of People Who Make Things.
There is a huge difference between not being able to make art because people are stopping you and not being able to make art because you suck at it.
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
There is a huge difference between not being able to make art because people are stopping you and not being able to make art because you suck at it.
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FUCK SOCIAL MEDIA.
MARRY BOOKS.
KILL AI.
MARRY BOOKS.
KILL AI.
October 17, 2025 at 2:53 AM
FUCK SOCIAL MEDIA.
MARRY BOOKS.
KILL AI.
MARRY BOOKS.
KILL AI.