Michael Bettendorf
@beardedbetts.bsky.social
Writer. Eater of Books. Lover of Comics. Library Tech. Drummer. Burrito enthusiast. He/Him husband.
Author of TRVE CVLT, Midwestern Chrome (2026), Help! I Can't Stop Shitting Snakes (2027).
www.michaelbettendorfwrites.com.
Author of TRVE CVLT, Midwestern Chrome (2026), Help! I Can't Stop Shitting Snakes (2027).
www.michaelbettendorfwrites.com.
The official release date for the Enter Here anthology is December 2nd! Lots of unique takes on doors n portals...hope you're ready to walk through 'em! @cjsubko.bsky.social & @mstevensonbooks.bsky.social put together a hell of anthology!
November 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The official release date for the Enter Here anthology is December 2nd! Lots of unique takes on doors n portals...hope you're ready to walk through 'em! @cjsubko.bsky.social & @mstevensonbooks.bsky.social put together a hell of anthology!
Book mail rules. Although, I'm afraid this is my last subscription box for the year. Good thing @tenebrouspress.bsky.social will be opening their 2026 subscription soon. Stay weird n be kind out there (well, except to fascists and terfs n shit. Fuck em) 💀💜🤘
November 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Book mail rules. Although, I'm afraid this is my last subscription box for the year. Good thing @tenebrouspress.bsky.social will be opening their 2026 subscription soon. Stay weird n be kind out there (well, except to fascists and terfs n shit. Fuck em) 💀💜🤘
The Abyss got Bobby. He's doing fine, though, because even if Hank thinks this boy ain't right, the Abyss knows the truth...that he is right. He is good. He is trve. He is who he needs to be. Embrace the Abyss, Bobby...it's not so bad.
November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Abyss got Bobby. He's doing fine, though, because even if Hank thinks this boy ain't right, the Abyss knows the truth...that he is right. He is good. He is trve. He is who he needs to be. Embrace the Abyss, Bobby...it's not so bad.
Hell yeah, book mail! Looks even better in person @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social 💙
November 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Hell yeah, book mail! Looks even better in person @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social 💙
@anthonyengebretson.bsky.social and I are hanging at Lincoln Nerd Fest until 6 today. If you're around, swing by. It's been a fun event. #LNK
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@anthonyengebretson.bsky.social and I are hanging at Lincoln Nerd Fest until 6 today. If you're around, swing by. It's been a fun event. #LNK
Hey! This is rad. Thanks for gathering these! 💀💜🤘
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hey! This is rad. Thanks for gathering these! 💀💜🤘
What is that feeling? You've felt it before. A visceral tug, threatening to fragment every bit of your being. A desire to performatively read what you please. Attention-starved Others judge you while you mind your goddamn business. It doesn't bother you. You've given into the abyss, and it is trve.
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
What is that feeling? You've felt it before. A visceral tug, threatening to fragment every bit of your being. A desire to performatively read what you please. Attention-starved Others judge you while you mind your goddamn business. It doesn't bother you. You've given into the abyss, and it is trve.
Yeah, we're doing this shit.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Yeah, we're doing this shit.
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If you're around Lincoln, NE swing by the Southpointe Barnes & Noble this Saturday from 11-4 for this year's author fest. There will be a bunch of us hanging out. I'll be doing a horror/thriller panel at 3. #LNK
November 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
If you're around Lincoln, NE swing by the Southpointe Barnes & Noble this Saturday from 11-4 for this year's author fest. There will be a bunch of us hanging out. I'll be doing a horror/thriller panel at 3. #LNK
It's already getting to be that time of year. I've got a handful of stories eligible for awards this year. I appreciate any consideration.
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Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
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Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's already getting to be that time of year. I've got a handful of stories eligible for awards this year. I appreciate any consideration.
💚💀🤘
Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
💚💀🤘
Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
My coffee residue looks like it's about to go throw on a bullet belt and write some riffs.
October 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
My coffee residue looks like it's about to go throw on a bullet belt and write some riffs.
Felt inspired @tenebrouspress.bsky.social for you @alexwoodroe.com tis the season for a Ska-leton.
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Felt inspired @tenebrouspress.bsky.social for you @alexwoodroe.com tis the season for a Ska-leton.
Had a great visit w/ @probablyharmless.bsky.social the other day. He brought me a little bit of Voidcon too, and gifts from @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social. I know the horror world catches shit sometimes, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by kind and loving folks.
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Had a great visit w/ @probablyharmless.bsky.social the other day. He brought me a little bit of Voidcon too, and gifts from @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social. I know the horror world catches shit sometimes, but I'm grateful to be surrounded by kind and loving folks.
About to do a Super Nintendo transplant and watch Blade on the PS2 as god intended.
October 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
About to do a Super Nintendo transplant and watch Blade on the PS2 as god intended.
@voidcon.bsky.social Dammit! Go visit! Cool folks are there. I am missing y'all from afar. Be cool. Be weird. Be kind. Be one with the void. Melt into the scenery. Collapse into yourself. Embrace the abyss. 💀💜🤘
October 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
@voidcon.bsky.social Dammit! Go visit! Cool folks are there. I am missing y'all from afar. Be cool. Be weird. Be kind. Be one with the void. Melt into the scenery. Collapse into yourself. Embrace the abyss. 💀💜🤘
There's a restaurant in town that allows dogs on their patio. They have a dog menu and water dishes, so we always take our pup out for her birthday.
October 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
There's a restaurant in town that allows dogs on their patio. They have a dog menu and water dishes, so we always take our pup out for her birthday.
1-minute self-portrait, sketched on the back of an abandoned English 10D assignment.
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
1-minute self-portrait, sketched on the back of an abandoned English 10D assignment.
Lil pre-lunch/post-punk joke.
September 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Lil pre-lunch/post-punk joke.
Trve Cvlt turns 1 today! If you asked me what my 30s would look like, I wouldn't have guessed it'd be this. Thank you @tenebrouspress.bsky.social Drums by yours truly. Guitars/vocals/production by @rynstonecowboy.bsky.social
I have the coolest friends and
I'm grateful for all of you 💀💜🤘
I have the coolest friends and
I'm grateful for all of you 💀💜🤘
September 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trve Cvlt turns 1 today! If you asked me what my 30s would look like, I wouldn't have guessed it'd be this. Thank you @tenebrouspress.bsky.social Drums by yours truly. Guitars/vocals/production by @rynstonecowboy.bsky.social
I have the coolest friends and
I'm grateful for all of you 💀💜🤘
I have the coolest friends and
I'm grateful for all of you 💀💜🤘
Spooky Season just got better. Excellent book mail today from @malarkeybooks.bsky.social Very excited to dig into these, especially Barre. Congratulations on the release @renbolger.bsky.social 💙
September 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Spooky Season just got better. Excellent book mail today from @malarkeybooks.bsky.social Very excited to dig into these, especially Barre. Congratulations on the release @renbolger.bsky.social 💙
Being silly and doing a thing tonight w/ @rynstonecowboy.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Being silly and doing a thing tonight w/ @rynstonecowboy.bsky.social
