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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 3h

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 1981: I recently received a whole lot of '70s, '80s, and '90s erotica and sex-ed books, so I'm going to start eBaying them: tinyurl.com/2rst3zf5

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 1d

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks so much - I totally agree with you 😃

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 1d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 9382: Going under the knife again tomorrow, so (and know a lot of people are going to be upset by this) won't be sharing any "Stuff You May Not Know About Me" posts for a while—at least until I can see again

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 1d

COOLNESS! Order the unhinged #queer #vampire #novel, RUNNING DRY, directly from @qospress.bsky.social and get this funtastic vinyl sticker, too! queenofswordspress.com/product/runn...

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 2d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 1584: Cameron's Avatar flicks? Comically ham-handed, derivative creature designs, and lazy worldbuilding—in short, blech!

M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 3d

SPEAK UP! If these deranged lawmakers have their way, you, me, and anyone daring to say—or write—anything they don't happen to like could face decades behind bars!

https://futureofsex.net @futureofsex.bsky.social · 3d

"Health resources, non-sexual imagery, written erotica, trans expression, and more would be illegal"

@mchristian.bsky.social reports on a terrifying new attack on our fundamental right to live, love, and express ourselves as we see fit:

futureofsex.net/sex-tech/198...

1984 in 2025? Michigan Law Aims to Outlaw Adult-Content - And Too Much That Isn’t - Future of Sex

Future of Sex reviews disturbing legislation that would essentially outlaw sexual expression and health-related information

futureofsex.net

M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 3d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 3975: Don't have a Rice Krispies Treats problem - can stop anytime I want. Seriously, it's not like I can't stop eating them, dreaming about eating them, making them, or having them delivered in the middle of the night...

Reposted by M.Christian

Queen of Swords Press @qospress.bsky.social · 4d

#Booksky Know what you can get if you preorder M.Christian’s terrific gay vampire with a twist novel, RUNNING DRY, direct from us before 10/20? One of these fab and hilarious stickers while supplies last! Preorders are love! queenofswordspress.com/product/runn...

Sticker that says “Ambiguously Gay Vampire” on a white bat, black background.

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 4d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 4395: Not that I—or she—are looking forward to it, but I think it's time for Sweet Pea's annual check-up

M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 4d

Always loved Superstudio's bordering-on-the-bizarre ideas - and why I got a real kick out of writing about their analog VR project for @futureofsex.bsky.social

https://futureofsex.net @futureofsex.bsky.social · 4d

"Welcome one and all to 'Barnum Jr.'s Magnificent and Fabulous City"

@mchristian.bsky.social has fun looking back at Superstudio's nearly fifty-year-old, virtually immersive "ideal city" concept:

futureofsex.net/sex-tech/vir...

Virtually Retro: Exploring Superstudio’s Immersive, Erotically Limitless Wonderland—From 1971 - Future of Sex

Future of Sex presents a show like no other: an exciting new take on VR - from nearly fifty years ago!

futureofsex.net

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 5d

COOLNESS COOLNESS COOLNESS! Totally thrilled to see my cherished first novel back in print - especially from such an absolutely amazing publisher! YOU ROCK! 😀😀😀

M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 5d

Wonderful wonderful wonderful wonderful 😊😊😊😊

Queen of Swords Press @qospress.bsky.social · 6d

#Booksky RUNNING DRY by @mchristian.bsky.social is up for #preorder on Amazon! Order your gay vampires with a twist for Spooky Season! www.amazon.com/Running-Dry-...

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 5d

tuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 4011: Does anyone else have their occupation constantly questioned? Whenever I say I'm a writer, I invariably get an "oh sure you are" expression

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 5d

Wonderful wonderful wonderful wonderful 😊😊😊😊

Queen of Swords Press @qospress.bsky.social · 6d

#Booksky RUNNING DRY by @mchristian.bsky.social is up for #preorder on Amazon! Order your gay vampires with a twist for Spooky Season! www.amazon.com/Running-Dry-...

Running Dry

Amazon.com: Running Dry eBook : Christian, M.: Books

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 6d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 1624: Was a HUGE Disney 20,000 Leagues fan as a kid - and eally wish I had the huge number of models and toys we have now (oh, well).

M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 7d

WOWZERS - you've def got to check out this FABULOUS write-up my pal, Ralph Greco, Jr., did about our recent Vegas trip: lickingnonvanilla.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/t...

The Erotic Heritage Museum, Bouchon, Meow Mix’s Mini Mart: Doin’ Las Vegas

It’s not every day I get to see my bestie Chris (M. Christian), my podcast co-host, co-author with me of SEX: Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed To Know (get it here) and all-around God-among-ma…

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 7d

FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC - what a wonderfully brilliant idea! Bravo bravo bravo!

Queen of Swords Press @qospress.bsky.social · 7d

#Booksky Know what we have? Other than great queer books, that is? These very cool queer artist-designed vinyl stickers! #Preorder your print copy of RUNNING DRY by @mchristian.bsky.social at our website between now and 10/19 to get yours! queenofswordspress.com/product/runn...

Black and white sticker that says “Ambiguously Gay Vampire”

Cover of “Running Dry” by M.Christian. Red background with a cowboy silhouette, 2 men in the fire ground and a woman driving a car.

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 7d

No one knows more about #chatbots than @armarshwriter.bsky.social - which is why you've GOT to check out zir new @futureofsex.bsky.social piece:

https://futureofsex.net @futureofsex.bsky.social · 7d

"Will protecting minors overprotect adult users?"

The great great great @armarshwriter.bsky.social reports on the new California #chatbot law - and how it might affect users and the industry alike:

futureofsex.net/sex-tech/com...

Companion Bot Companies Quake as a New California Law Targets Their Products - Future of Sex

Future of Sex considers how a new California chatbot law might affect the industry - and its many users

futureofsex.net

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 7d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 9113: Lovecraft Society's Call of Cthulhu, Whisperer In Darknes - intrigued by the idea of modern tech replicating old media ... and going to try to do the same (at least somewhat) for my Cosmos Corps ephemera

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 8d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 2880: What with all my erotic SF stories/novels and plethora of Future of Sex articles, it's long past time I started marketing myself as an expert "sexual futurist." Anyone care to share how I might begin?

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 9d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 8317: Have never and will never watch any sort of "reality" show - totally convinced their existence (in addition to Fox News and poor educational standards) explains (at least partially) why this country is so f'ed up.

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 10d

Had a BLAST writing about what virtual reality adult content might be like in the years ahead - for the always-fantastic FutureofSex

https://futureofsex.net @futureofsex.bsky.social · 10d

"Goodbye, clumsy, expensive stereoscopic cameras—hello, low-cost, higher-resolution experiences"

@mchristian.bsky.social has fun speculating on how #AI could make #VR adult videos easier and cheaper to make:

futureofsex.net/virtual-sex-...

2D to VR: How AI Will Give Adult Entertainment an Exciting New Dimension - Future of Sex

Future of Sex checks out an exciting new process which could usher in a new era of fully-immersive virtual reality adult entertainment

futureofsex.net

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M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 10d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 459: Believe in rewarding myself, like when finally finish my "Interbang" speculative erotica novella, gonna get myself a new 3D printer - WHEEE!

M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 11d

Vegas 2025: Since always strive to keep my word (or words, as the case may be), here's a few pics from my recent Sin City trip - in this case, the Venetian and a shot of the FABULOUS brunch we had at Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bistro

M.Christian @mchristian.bsky.social · 11d

Stuff You May Not Know About Me, Number 4457: Got close, but not close enough, to doing a tie-in book for the 1995 SF series, Sliders.

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