Mike Chen
@mikechenwriter.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling Author
Dabbles in time travel and vampires, Star Wars and Star Trek, novels and comics. Former NHL guy. Friend of dogs.
Next: The Photonic Effect, Star Wars: Low Red Moon
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Dabbles in time travel and vampires, Star Wars and Star Trek, novels and comics. Former NHL guy. Friend of dogs.
Next: The Photonic Effect, Star Wars: Low Red Moon
Mikechenwriter on all socials.
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Mike Chen
@mikechenwriter.bsky.social
· Jul 25
The news is out! For fans of underworld stories and the Outlaws video game, Star Wars: Low Red Moon will be loads of fun and have plenty of gut-punching emotional beats as we get to see how ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax became partners. THREAD!
share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
I made posts about local elections, sexy Star Wars characters, and the value of public libraries in the past hour, so my notifications are absolute chaos right now.
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I made posts about local elections, sexy Star Wars characters, and the value of public libraries in the past hour, so my notifications are absolute chaos right now.
While Star Wars: Low Red Moon is a prequel to Outlaws, it works as a standalone underworld/ISB story. HOWEVER, for the full experience, beat the story + Hondo DLC to see moments that mirror Jaylen/ND's journey. Cause it's like poetry, it rhymes.
(Or just take photos on Tatooine, that's fun too)
(Or just take photos on Tatooine, that's fun too)
Star Wars Outlaws (PS5/Switch 2 KC) is $15/$30 on Walmart+ early access buff.ly/doe5AQ1 #ad
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
While Star Wars: Low Red Moon is a prequel to Outlaws, it works as a standalone underworld/ISB story. HOWEVER, for the full experience, beat the story + Hondo DLC to see moments that mirror Jaylen/ND's journey. Cause it's like poetry, it rhymes.
(Or just take photos on Tatooine, that's fun too)
(Or just take photos on Tatooine, that's fun too)
I mean, there's only one answer, right?
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I mean, there's only one answer, right?
If you read one political thing today, please spend a few minutes with @amandalitman.bsky.social's Feel Good Updates from @runforsomething.net. It very clearly breaks down a winning strategy of progressive messaging adapted for individual regions and demos. open.substack.com/pub/rfsfeelg...
RFS feel-good update (11/24): 43 red-to-blue flips!
Get the details on some of our amazing wins
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
If you read one political thing today, please spend a few minutes with @amandalitman.bsky.social's Feel Good Updates from @runforsomething.net. It very clearly breaks down a winning strategy of progressive messaging adapted for individual regions and demos. open.substack.com/pub/rfsfeelg...
I dared to look at the Reddit sub for the theft place, and 1) those people don't understand that when they say "down with corporations" that creators are not part of corps 2) they refuse to acknowledge libraries + free library apps exist
People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I dared to look at the Reddit sub for the theft place, and 1) those people don't understand that when they say "down with corporations" that creators are not part of corps 2) they refuse to acknowledge libraries + free library apps exist
The line must be drawn here, Charlie Brown, this far NO FURTHER
I am not left-handed, Charlie Brown.
Some motherfuckers are always trying to ice skate uphill, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The line must be drawn here, Charlie Brown, this far NO FURTHER
If you needed any more reason to preorder Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon, remember this nugget below. Submit your preorder for a signed bookplate here: readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
Second, I am VERY aware of ND-5's reputation as the Hot Droid. So I pitched a moment which was literally "ND-5 emerges from the water, like Daniel Craig in Casino Royale."
This moment made it into the book. You're welcome. THE END and PREORDER NOW and MORE TO COME
This moment made it into the book. You're welcome. THE END and PREORDER NOW and MORE TO COME
November 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
If you needed any more reason to preorder Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon, remember this nugget below. Submit your preorder for a signed bookplate here: readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
For what it's worth, here's my Star Wars film ranking list:
Top, 100% perfect film: Empire
Tier 1: Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, The Last Jedi
Tier 2: Everything else
The exact specifics within each tier depend on mood. Also, if it counted, I would put TCW Siege of Mandalore in Tier 1.
Top, 100% perfect film: Empire
Tier 1: Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, The Last Jedi
Tier 2: Everything else
The exact specifics within each tier depend on mood. Also, if it counted, I would put TCW Siege of Mandalore in Tier 1.
November 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
For what it's worth, here's my Star Wars film ranking list:
Top, 100% perfect film: Empire
Tier 1: Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, The Last Jedi
Tier 2: Everything else
The exact specifics within each tier depend on mood. Also, if it counted, I would put TCW Siege of Mandalore in Tier 1.
Top, 100% perfect film: Empire
Tier 1: Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, The Last Jedi
Tier 2: Everything else
The exact specifics within each tier depend on mood. Also, if it counted, I would put TCW Siege of Mandalore in Tier 1.
Who wants hot droids and signed bookplates? The preorder campaign for Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon is now live! Submit your info here for a free bookplate: readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
I signed so many of them that I aggravated my repetitive strain injury, so please take advantage of my pain!
I signed so many of them that I aggravated my repetitive strain injury, so please take advantage of my pain!
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Who wants hot droids and signed bookplates? The preorder campaign for Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon is now live! Submit your info here for a free bookplate: readstarwars.com/lrm-preorder
I signed so many of them that I aggravated my repetitive strain injury, so please take advantage of my pain!
I signed so many of them that I aggravated my repetitive strain injury, so please take advantage of my pain!
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More reps should do clips like this, featuring the messages we're leaving, because almost everyone I know is calling on the regular.
Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
More reps should do clips like this, featuring the messages we're leaving, because almost everyone I know is calling on the regular.
The amount of taxpayer money wasted on this shit
BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The amount of taxpayer money wasted on this shit
Related, if you've requested THE PHOTONIC EFFECT on Netgalley or plan on it, ping me and I'll push the approval through with the S&S publicity team.
Thank you to She Reads for kicking off Most Anticipated list season with THE PHOTONIC EFFECT in their 2026 Sci-Fi/Fantasy List alongside some massive names. shereads.com/most-anticip...
And don't forget you can request on @netgalley.bsky.social now! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
And don't forget you can request on @netgalley.bsky.social now! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Most Anticipated Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2026 - She Reads
This is going to be a BIG year in science [...]
shereads.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Related, if you've requested THE PHOTONIC EFFECT on Netgalley or plan on it, ping me and I'll push the approval through with the S&S publicity team.
Thank you to She Reads for kicking off Most Anticipated list season with THE PHOTONIC EFFECT in their 2026 Sci-Fi/Fantasy List alongside some massive names. shereads.com/most-anticip...
And don't forget you can request on @netgalley.bsky.social now! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
And don't forget you can request on @netgalley.bsky.social now! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Most Anticipated Science Fiction and Fantasy of 2026 - She Reads
This is going to be a BIG year in science [...]
shereads.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Thank you to She Reads for kicking off Most Anticipated list season with THE PHOTONIC EFFECT in their 2026 Sci-Fi/Fantasy List alongside some massive names. shereads.com/most-anticip...
And don't forget you can request on @netgalley.bsky.social now! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
And don't forget you can request on @netgalley.bsky.social now! www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Reposted by Mike Chen
RFK Jr. is a menace.
I wrote about his harm to just people with chronic illness (out of so many other harms) for the SF Chronicle, see unpaywalled version at archive.ph/KPhx4
I wrote about his harm to just people with chronic illness (out of so many other harms) for the SF Chronicle, see unpaywalled version at archive.ph/KPhx4
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 AM
RFK Jr. is a menace.
I wrote about his harm to just people with chronic illness (out of so many other harms) for the SF Chronicle, see unpaywalled version at archive.ph/KPhx4
I wrote about his harm to just people with chronic illness (out of so many other harms) for the SF Chronicle, see unpaywalled version at archive.ph/KPhx4
Reposted by Mike Chen
We always see a surge of infectious disease, including COVID, RSV, etc etc around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unless you want to gift your fam with a few weeks sick this year, mask up as you travel!
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We always see a surge of infectious disease, including COVID, RSV, etc etc around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unless you want to gift your fam with a few weeks sick this year, mask up as you travel!
I'm still in a few early parenting FB groups and the algo just pulled up a question about age appropriate for K-Pop Demon Hunters.
The discussion takes a wild turn as some religious parents say "never" because "demons are real"
But really, if they were, wouldn't you want to prep your kids???
The discussion takes a wild turn as some religious parents say "never" because "demons are real"
But really, if they were, wouldn't you want to prep your kids???
November 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I'm still in a few early parenting FB groups and the algo just pulled up a question about age appropriate for K-Pop Demon Hunters.
The discussion takes a wild turn as some religious parents say "never" because "demons are real"
But really, if they were, wouldn't you want to prep your kids???
The discussion takes a wild turn as some religious parents say "never" because "demons are real"
But really, if they were, wouldn't you want to prep your kids???
Punk ain't no religious cult
Punk means thinking for yourself
You ain't hardcore when you spike your hair
When a jock still lives inside your head
Nazi punks, Nazi punks, Nazi punks: fuck off!
Nazi punks, Nazi punks, Nazi punks: fuck off!
Punk means thinking for yourself
You ain't hardcore when you spike your hair
When a jock still lives inside your head
Nazi punks, Nazi punks, Nazi punks: fuck off!
Nazi punks, Nazi punks, Nazi punks: fuck off!
November 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Punk ain't no religious cult
Punk means thinking for yourself
You ain't hardcore when you spike your hair
When a jock still lives inside your head
Nazi punks, Nazi punks, Nazi punks: fuck off!
Nazi punks, Nazi punks, Nazi punks: fuck off!
Punk means thinking for yourself
You ain't hardcore when you spike your hair
When a jock still lives inside your head
Nazi punks, Nazi punks, Nazi punks: fuck off!
Nazi punks, Nazi punks, Nazi punks: fuck off!
Three branching paths:
1-My theater and creative writing teachers asked me to change majors. I stayed engineering.
2-After college, I did theater while starting a hockey blog. The blog took off and I dropped theater (but played in a band)
3-I went back to creative writing instead of NHL around 2011.
1-My theater and creative writing teachers asked me to change majors. I stayed engineering.
2-After college, I did theater while starting a hockey blog. The blog took off and I dropped theater (but played in a band)
3-I went back to creative writing instead of NHL around 2011.
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Three branching paths:
1-My theater and creative writing teachers asked me to change majors. I stayed engineering.
2-After college, I did theater while starting a hockey blog. The blog took off and I dropped theater (but played in a band)
3-I went back to creative writing instead of NHL around 2011.
1-My theater and creative writing teachers asked me to change majors. I stayed engineering.
2-After college, I did theater while starting a hockey blog. The blog took off and I dropped theater (but played in a band)
3-I went back to creative writing instead of NHL around 2011.
I know the answer is "buy physical media" but as Doctor Who does not have a streaming home in the US right now, my favorite tradition of "wrapping presents while watching Doctor Who Christmas Specials" is totally fucked.
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I know the answer is "buy physical media" but as Doctor Who does not have a streaming home in the US right now, my favorite tradition of "wrapping presents while watching Doctor Who Christmas Specials" is totally fucked.
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Reminder, Trump is having a really really bad week and we are having a pretty damn good one. of course that means all you’re gonna see on social media is people trying to diminish it. That is by design. Just ignore them.
The more attention we give them the more successful they are.
The more attention we give them the more successful they are.
November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reminder, Trump is having a really really bad week and we are having a pretty damn good one. of course that means all you’re gonna see on social media is people trying to diminish it. That is by design. Just ignore them.
The more attention we give them the more successful they are.
The more attention we give them the more successful they are.
Free good feelings for anyone who needs it.
(This kitten is at Mini Cat Town in Palo Alto. She's available for adoption!)
(This kitten is at Mini Cat Town in Palo Alto. She's available for adoption!)
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Free good feelings for anyone who needs it.
(This kitten is at Mini Cat Town in Palo Alto. She's available for adoption!)
(This kitten is at Mini Cat Town in Palo Alto. She's available for adoption!)
Yoda: "The boy you trained, gone he is, consumed by Darth Vader."
Bluesky: AND YOU'RE SURPRISED????
Bluesky: AND YOU'RE SURPRISED????
i love how bsky posters are so eager to appear worldly and wise that they'll jump to say "AND YOU'RE SURPRISED????" to the craziest shit that's ever happened. if bluesky existed on 9/11/01 you fucking bet these people would out here with "obviously, everyone with a brain cell could see this coming"
does mamdani smell really good in person or something. like he seems very charming yes but what the fuck lol
November 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Yoda: "The boy you trained, gone he is, consumed by Darth Vader."
Bluesky: AND YOU'RE SURPRISED????
Bluesky: AND YOU'RE SURPRISED????
Everyone online is grossed out about something right now, so I made the right choice spending my last few hours on The Mighty Nein, Hazbin Hotel, and brushing my dog's teeth.
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Everyone online is grossed out about something right now, so I made the right choice spending my last few hours on The Mighty Nein, Hazbin Hotel, and brushing my dog's teeth.