Mike Headley (He/Him)
@mikeheadley.bsky.social
Dayjob: Marketing for Insurance. It's fine.
Otherwise: I write books.
WIP: 3 Musketeers x Wonderwoman, but make it very queer.
Game designer.
Bi. He/him.
Otherwise: I write books.
WIP: 3 Musketeers x Wonderwoman, but make it very queer.
Game designer.
Bi. He/him.
Pinned
Mike, what ARE your projects?
Two completed manuscripts:
Adult SF: Pacific Rim x Firefly. A found family heist novel with GIANT ROBOTS.
MG SF: Oliver Astley and Santa's Giant Robot Vs the Abominable Snow Beasts. What it says on the tin.
Current:
Wonderwoman x 3 Musketeers, but make it queer.
Two completed manuscripts:
Adult SF: Pacific Rim x Firefly. A found family heist novel with GIANT ROBOTS.
MG SF: Oliver Astley and Santa's Giant Robot Vs the Abominable Snow Beasts. What it says on the tin.
Current:
Wonderwoman x 3 Musketeers, but make it queer.
Give me an HD update to Diablo 1 with some quality of life improvements, all day.
(I mean, or I'll play the Devilution mod).
(I mean, or I'll play the Devilution mod).
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Give me an HD update to Diablo 1 with some quality of life improvements, all day.
(I mean, or I'll play the Devilution mod).
(I mean, or I'll play the Devilution mod).
Okay but for a second, as a follow up thought.
If you want to fight the bourgeoisie, you fight the billionaires. Support UBI. Support your local community. Pay your fucking taxes and be active in how they're spent. Support your local library.
If you want to fight the bourgeoisie, you fight the billionaires. Support UBI. Support your local community. Pay your fucking taxes and be active in how they're spent. Support your local library.
There IS wealth inequality in the United States (and, uh, by extension THE WORLD). Yes. It is a real problem. If you're wanting to fight against the bourgeoisie YOU DON'T DO THAT BY TAKING INCOME AWAY FROM ARTISTS.
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Okay but for a second, as a follow up thought.
If you want to fight the bourgeoisie, you fight the billionaires. Support UBI. Support your local community. Pay your fucking taxes and be active in how they're spent. Support your local library.
If you want to fight the bourgeoisie, you fight the billionaires. Support UBI. Support your local community. Pay your fucking taxes and be active in how they're spent. Support your local library.
YAAAASSSS.
It's like they literally drove themselves into one of those terrible brain teasers.
It's like they literally drove themselves into one of those terrible brain teasers.
So this happened in Oslo yesterday. Four articulated buses got stuck in a roundabout.
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
YAAAASSSS.
It's like they literally drove themselves into one of those terrible brain teasers.
It's like they literally drove themselves into one of those terrible brain teasers.
So much the people who are wanting to "democratize information", by for example, not supporting libraries, just show they don't want democratized information. They just want information free, for them.
I get told pretty often something along the lines of real artists want the world to have our art, and like…yeah. I give away/trade a lot of art because that makes me happy, and I would do that a lot more if I DIDN’T HAVE TO PAY FOR HEALTHCARE. These people just want to skip the step where we eat 😒
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
So much the people who are wanting to "democratize information", by for example, not supporting libraries, just show they don't want democratized information. They just want information free, for them.
I am tired. I have written a LOT today. The dayjob office is going to be VERY VERY busy tomorrow with many many people so I am DEFINITELY going to be just using my personal laptop to work on some python code.
For sure.
For sure.
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I am tired. I have written a LOT today. The dayjob office is going to be VERY VERY busy tomorrow with many many people so I am DEFINITELY going to be just using my personal laptop to work on some python code.
For sure.
For sure.
Exclusive: I, a totally unbiased source, have projected that 220 million people will have bought my book by 2030 as I follow the author playbook.
Exclusive: OpenAI has projected 220 million people will be paying for a basic ChatGPT subscription by 2030 as it follows Slack’s and Spotify’s business playbook.
Read more from Sri Muppidi 👇
https://thein.fo/4insfpg
Read more from Sri Muppidi 👇
https://thein.fo/4insfpg
OpenAI Projected at Least 220 Million People Will Pay for ChatGPT by 2030
To boost ChatGPT revenue, OpenAI is following a playbook enterprise apps Zoom and Slack have used to increase paid users. It’s hooking up most of its users—which now number more than 800 million—with ...
thein.fo
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Exclusive: I, a totally unbiased source, have projected that 220 million people will have bought my book by 2030 as I follow the author playbook.
Wait. SENIOR editors make, at the top end, 85k?
I'm not trying to say that's nothing. Adjunct me would have fallen over at 85k. But I also wasn't SENIOR in my position.
I guess reading the listing they want 3 years experience?
I'm not trying to say that's nothing. Adjunct me would have fallen over at 85k. But I also wasn't SENIOR in my position.
I guess reading the listing they want 3 years experience?
🚀 Hachette Book Group is hiring an Editor/Senior Editor, LB INK.
Full time, hybrid in NYC, $66.5k-$85k. This is a new graphic novel imprint from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers!
#jobalert #comicjobs
jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...
Full time, hybrid in NYC, $66.5k-$85k. This is a new graphic novel imprint from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers!
#jobalert #comicjobs
jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...
Hachette Book Group is looking for Editor/Senior Editor, LB INK.
Hachette Book Group is looking for Editor/Senior Editor, LB INK. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.
jobs.jobvite.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Wait. SENIOR editors make, at the top end, 85k?
I'm not trying to say that's nothing. Adjunct me would have fallen over at 85k. But I also wasn't SENIOR in my position.
I guess reading the listing they want 3 years experience?
I'm not trying to say that's nothing. Adjunct me would have fallen over at 85k. But I also wasn't SENIOR in my position.
I guess reading the listing they want 3 years experience?
Legitimately I get overwhelmed when I open discord. I know, I know there's some WONDERFUL communities on there but I just can't even.
I don't even have Bsky on my phone I don't want another app to chat and notifications and just aasdkajhsdloashdla
I don't even have Bsky on my phone I don't want another app to chat and notifications and just aasdkajhsdloashdla
Guys I hate Discord
It is the worst way to get ahold of me
And I hate it
And I will never stop hating it
And now I will go through my notifications and say "Ew, ew, ew" the whole time
It is the worst way to get ahold of me
And I hate it
And I will never stop hating it
And now I will go through my notifications and say "Ew, ew, ew" the whole time
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Legitimately I get overwhelmed when I open discord. I know, I know there's some WONDERFUL communities on there but I just can't even.
I don't even have Bsky on my phone I don't want another app to chat and notifications and just aasdkajhsdloashdla
I don't even have Bsky on my phone I don't want another app to chat and notifications and just aasdkajhsdloashdla
Put in another big chunk and will do another 45 minutes before I call it for the night. Trying to finish up these 3 scenes that form a chapter. So far, so good.
Today has been nice, writing wise. Momentum feels good, actually. I've missed that feeling. (And I've flailed a LOT on this book).
Today has been nice, writing wise. Momentum feels good, actually. I've missed that feeling. (And I've flailed a LOT on this book).
Accountability post: 16 scenes.
This afternoon is a big push on this draft.
This afternoon is a big push on this draft.
I have hit my minimum time target for the month (20 hours). I'm on pace to easily hit 25 hours. That's all good.
I have 17 scenes left which is starting to stress me out. I know intellectually they are shorter scenes and most of them already have big chunks of text written that just need revised...
I have 17 scenes left which is starting to stress me out. I know intellectually they are shorter scenes and most of them already have big chunks of text written that just need revised...
November 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Put in another big chunk and will do another 45 minutes before I call it for the night. Trying to finish up these 3 scenes that form a chapter. So far, so good.
Today has been nice, writing wise. Momentum feels good, actually. I've missed that feeling. (And I've flailed a LOT on this book).
Today has been nice, writing wise. Momentum feels good, actually. I've missed that feeling. (And I've flailed a LOT on this book).
Evergreen philosophy.
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Evergreen philosophy.
Reposted by Mike Headley (He/Him)
fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Last year I wrote and queried a little MG novel. It was about a little boy, abominable snow monsters, and Santa's Giant Robot. And Mr. Clause would go out and fight these abominable snow beasts in his mech.
One of my favorite lines was "SANTA! USE THE MISSILE TOES!"
One of my favorite lines was "SANTA! USE THE MISSILE TOES!"
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Last year I wrote and queried a little MG novel. It was about a little boy, abominable snow monsters, and Santa's Giant Robot. And Mr. Clause would go out and fight these abominable snow beasts in his mech.
One of my favorite lines was "SANTA! USE THE MISSILE TOES!"
One of my favorite lines was "SANTA! USE THE MISSILE TOES!"
Accountability post: 16 scenes.
This afternoon is a big push on this draft.
This afternoon is a big push on this draft.
I have hit my minimum time target for the month (20 hours). I'm on pace to easily hit 25 hours. That's all good.
I have 17 scenes left which is starting to stress me out. I know intellectually they are shorter scenes and most of them already have big chunks of text written that just need revised...
I have 17 scenes left which is starting to stress me out. I know intellectually they are shorter scenes and most of them already have big chunks of text written that just need revised...
How's your home stretch going. sound off
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Accountability post: 16 scenes.
This afternoon is a big push on this draft.
This afternoon is a big push on this draft.
Reposted by Mike Headley (He/Him)
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
I'm still in awe that we live in a world where tech bros are heralding the NEXT REVOLUTION and the tech companies are pleading with us to PlEaSe UsE oUr Ai the economy WiLl CoLlApSe if you don't and in the same breath everywhere it's like
"Also this might be wildly wrong double check it."
"Also this might be wildly wrong double check it."
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I'm still in awe that we live in a world where tech bros are heralding the NEXT REVOLUTION and the tech companies are pleading with us to PlEaSe UsE oUr Ai the economy WiLl CoLlApSe if you don't and in the same breath everywhere it's like
"Also this might be wildly wrong double check it."
"Also this might be wildly wrong double check it."
Did ChatGPT write this?
Don’t know what to buy your loved ones for Christmas? Just ask ChatGPT
Don’t know what to buy your loved ones for Christmas? Just ask ChatGPT
Santa has a new little helper. But can an AI-powered shopping assistant really master the subtle art of gift giving?
Some people love buying Christmas presents. Polly Arrowsmith starts making a note of what her friends and family like, then hunts for…
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Did ChatGPT write this?
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is quality internet right here.
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This is quality internet right here.
So a few years ago I remember a friend describing themselves as a horse girl growing up.
I found this terminology terribly misleading when I saw someone squeeing about their cat and called them a cat girl.
APPARENTLY (animal)-(gender) varies WILDLY in acceptability.
I found this terminology terribly misleading when I saw someone squeeing about their cat and called them a cat girl.
APPARENTLY (animal)-(gender) varies WILDLY in acceptability.
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
So a few years ago I remember a friend describing themselves as a horse girl growing up.
I found this terminology terribly misleading when I saw someone squeeing about their cat and called them a cat girl.
APPARENTLY (animal)-(gender) varies WILDLY in acceptability.
I found this terminology terribly misleading when I saw someone squeeing about their cat and called them a cat girl.
APPARENTLY (animal)-(gender) varies WILDLY in acceptability.
*spittake*
I gave my mom what I thought was a soup-themed bath bomb some years back, but it was actually soup. She had to call my dad in to get her out of the greasy tub.
November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
*spittake*
I have hit my minimum time target for the month (20 hours). I'm on pace to easily hit 25 hours. That's all good.
I have 17 scenes left which is starting to stress me out. I know intellectually they are shorter scenes and most of them already have big chunks of text written that just need revised...
I have 17 scenes left which is starting to stress me out. I know intellectually they are shorter scenes and most of them already have big chunks of text written that just need revised...
How's your home stretch going. sound off
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I have hit my minimum time target for the month (20 hours). I'm on pace to easily hit 25 hours. That's all good.
I have 17 scenes left which is starting to stress me out. I know intellectually they are shorter scenes and most of them already have big chunks of text written that just need revised...
I have 17 scenes left which is starting to stress me out. I know intellectually they are shorter scenes and most of them already have big chunks of text written that just need revised...
Hey what's that thing called where you take paper and hold it up to a gravestone and rub like a graphite stick or whatever on it to get an impression of the gravestone?
@mostlybree.kitrocha.com ? @hillarymonahan.bsky.social ?
@mostlybree.kitrocha.com ? @hillarymonahan.bsky.social ?
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Hey what's that thing called where you take paper and hold it up to a gravestone and rub like a graphite stick or whatever on it to get an impression of the gravestone?
@mostlybree.kitrocha.com ? @hillarymonahan.bsky.social ?
@mostlybree.kitrocha.com ? @hillarymonahan.bsky.social ?
There's so much I love about this speech and I hope you read the full text when you can - it's worth it.
But I love how it paints imagination as an act of service to others and a way to resist domination.
It helped me articulate some of why I think stories are so powerful and why we NEED them.
But I love how it paints imagination as an act of service to others and a way to resist domination.
It helped me articulate some of why I think stories are so powerful and why we NEED them.
So I was invited to accept an award for "imagination in service to society." This forced me to think a bit about what "imagination," "service" and "society" mean to me.
Here's the speech I delivered last night:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
Here's the speech I delivered last night:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
"The Enemy of Imagination": Here's the Speech I Gave Last Night
I had such an incredible day yesterday, y’all. First I was at the Trans Day of Literature at George Mason University, talking with incredible authors...
buttondown.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
There's so much I love about this speech and I hope you read the full text when you can - it's worth it.
But I love how it paints imagination as an act of service to others and a way to resist domination.
It helped me articulate some of why I think stories are so powerful and why we NEED them.
But I love how it paints imagination as an act of service to others and a way to resist domination.
It helped me articulate some of why I think stories are so powerful and why we NEED them.
It's so funny because for all the chants of democratize information that's. That's LITERALLY what libraries do and what they are for.
It turns out, they don't want democratized information, they just want the information for free for them.
It turns out, they don't want democratized information, they just want the information for free for them.
The library thing is what baffles me the most. If they're really pro-art, pro-creator, and anti-corporation, USE A LIBRARY. It democratizes information and supports the community with many outreach programs beyond books! A bunch of it is on-demand as well-all of my titles are on Hoopla instantly!
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
It's so funny because for all the chants of democratize information that's. That's LITERALLY what libraries do and what they are for.
It turns out, they don't want democratized information, they just want the information for free for them.
It turns out, they don't want democratized information, they just want the information for free for them.
Reposted by Mike Headley (He/Him)
Okay, because I need to try and re-spark some writing community joy after… *gestures at everything* how about a revisit on a way you can absolutely support authors you love for zero dollars: by dropping a low-stress, three-sentence review somewhere.
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Okay, because I need to try and re-spark some writing community joy after… *gestures at everything* how about a revisit on a way you can absolutely support authors you love for zero dollars: by dropping a low-stress, three-sentence review somewhere.