Michael Allen Rose
@michaelallenrose.bsky.social
Award winning author, musician and performer based in Chicagoland. Library guy, cat dad, tea drinker, skeptic, lover, amateur sorcerer.
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Can I go 9 for 9?
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: KEEP SUBMITTING. This is working because I'm making myself SEND OUT STORIES. As hard as that is, as much as it feels like spinning wheels sometimes, DO IT. It's the only way. You have my sword. <3
Cat pic for tax. (Dr. Light edits all my work)
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: KEEP SUBMITTING. This is working because I'm making myself SEND OUT STORIES. As hard as that is, as much as it feels like spinning wheels sometimes, DO IT. It's the only way. You have my sword. <3
Cat pic for tax. (Dr. Light edits all my work)
September 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Can I go 9 for 9?
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: KEEP SUBMITTING. This is working because I'm making myself SEND OUT STORIES. As hard as that is, as much as it feels like spinning wheels sometimes, DO IT. It's the only way. You have my sword. <3
Cat pic for tax. (Dr. Light edits all my work)
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: KEEP SUBMITTING. This is working because I'm making myself SEND OUT STORIES. As hard as that is, as much as it feels like spinning wheels sometimes, DO IT. It's the only way. You have my sword. <3
Cat pic for tax. (Dr. Light edits all my work)
@ghoulish.bsky.social It's time for the Ghoulish Book Festival. I'm ready to get spooky in San Antonio! How about y'all? #ghoulish
March 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
@ghoulish.bsky.social It's time for the Ghoulish Book Festival. I'm ready to get spooky in San Antonio! How about y'all? #ghoulish
75% of my readers are cats. Teach them to cook with my self help satire: "Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions," available now!
December 16, 2024 at 11:55 PM
75% of my readers are cats. Teach them to cook with my self help satire: "Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions," available now!
Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions is a satirical look at public speaking. But is it ART?!?
December 2, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions is a satirical look at public speaking. But is it ART?!?
My new book Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions is out. It's a very silly satire of public speaking courses that goes weird real fast. Help me afford sandwiches and buy a copy today!
November 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM
My new book Inappropriate Toasts for all Occasions is out. It's a very silly satire of public speaking courses that goes weird real fast. Help me afford sandwiches and buy a copy today!
Support indie lit and small press today and all days. <3
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November 29, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Support indie lit and small press today and all days. <3
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How's the weather, book people?
November 25, 2024 at 9:09 PM
How's the weather, book people?
Bored? Restless? Haven't gotten your hands on the Fragile Anthology yet, but want to support small press shenanigans? This week, fees are waived for us if you buy direct, which means more of your money goes directly to us so we can make more books! Order direct: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...
November 19, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Bored? Restless? Haven't gotten your hands on the Fragile Anthology yet, but want to support small press shenanigans? This week, fees are waived for us if you buy direct, which means more of your money goes directly to us so we can make more books! Order direct: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params...
Oh no! A hilarious new book by Michael Allen Rose! (Even the ghost of Abraham Lincoln liked it!) Inappropriate Toasts for All Occasions (Yes, even *that* one!) Buy one and become a better person today! tinyurl.com/GoodToasts
November 15, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Oh no! A hilarious new book by Michael Allen Rose! (Even the ghost of Abraham Lincoln liked it!) Inappropriate Toasts for All Occasions (Yes, even *that* one!) Buy one and become a better person today! tinyurl.com/GoodToasts
For those of you looking for creative material that's a little bit outside of our reality, please remember that a lot of what I write popped in from an adjacent universe. It's better there (and worse).
November 14, 2024 at 2:02 AM
For those of you looking for creative material that's a little bit outside of our reality, please remember that a lot of what I write popped in from an adjacent universe. It's better there (and worse).
Eric Hendrixson rolled a 20. What’s in the box? Find out in FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY!
“...a collection as fulfilling and kaleidoscopic as its roster of inhabitants.” -Legends of Tabletop
“This is a "premise" anthology that works perfectly.” -RA For All
Check out fragileanthology.com Handle with care!
“...a collection as fulfilling and kaleidoscopic as its roster of inhabitants.” -Legends of Tabletop
“This is a "premise" anthology that works perfectly.” -RA For All
Check out fragileanthology.com Handle with care!
October 31, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Eric Hendrixson rolled a 20. What’s in the box? Find out in FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY!
“...a collection as fulfilling and kaleidoscopic as its roster of inhabitants.” -Legends of Tabletop
“This is a "premise" anthology that works perfectly.” -RA For All
Check out fragileanthology.com Handle with care!
“...a collection as fulfilling and kaleidoscopic as its roster of inhabitants.” -Legends of Tabletop
“This is a "premise" anthology that works perfectly.” -RA For All
Check out fragileanthology.com Handle with care!
Sauda and I had to bring the demon lord Nox a new sacrifice this year. Welcome to the dark, kiddo! #frightfest #halloween
October 28, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Sauda and I had to bring the demon lord Nox a new sacrifice this year. Welcome to the dark, kiddo! #frightfest #halloween
Don't be like Elvis. Eat more fiber and remember to hydrate.
October 26, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Don't be like Elvis. Eat more fiber and remember to hydrate.
@benarz13.bsky.social rolled 19. FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, featuring 20 new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt.
“...a worthy showcase for sci-fi & horror fans looking for their next favorite author.” -Library Journal
Check out www.fragileanthology.com #horror
“...a worthy showcase for sci-fi & horror fans looking for their next favorite author.” -Library Journal
Check out www.fragileanthology.com #horror
October 24, 2024 at 11:02 PM
@benarz13.bsky.social rolled 19. FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, featuring 20 new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt.
“...a worthy showcase for sci-fi & horror fans looking for their next favorite author.” -Library Journal
Check out www.fragileanthology.com #horror
“...a worthy showcase for sci-fi & horror fans looking for their next favorite author.” -Library Journal
Check out www.fragileanthology.com #horror
Stoker-award winning author Cynthia Pelayo rolled a 9.
What’s in the box? Find out in FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, featuring 20 brand new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt.
Pre-order is available now at www.fragileanthology.com for an 10/01/2024 release!
What’s in the box? Find out in FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, featuring 20 brand new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt.
Pre-order is available now at www.fragileanthology.com for an 10/01/2024 release!
August 6, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Stoker-award winning author Cynthia Pelayo rolled a 9.
What’s in the box? Find out in FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, featuring 20 brand new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt.
Pre-order is available now at www.fragileanthology.com for an 10/01/2024 release!
What’s in the box? Find out in FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, featuring 20 brand new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt.
Pre-order is available now at www.fragileanthology.com for an 10/01/2024 release!
Cover reveal! Fragile Anthology: 20 authors of horror, bizarro, noir, and speculative fiction take on the eternal question: what's in the box? Pre-order now at fragileanthology.com for extra goodies. Releases on 10/1/24! #bizarro #horror #newbook #forthelove #whatsinthebox
June 1, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Cover reveal! Fragile Anthology: 20 authors of horror, bizarro, noir, and speculative fiction take on the eternal question: what's in the box? Pre-order now at fragileanthology.com for extra goodies. Releases on 10/1/24! #bizarro #horror #newbook #forthelove #whatsinthebox
What’s in the box?! Announcing FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, 20 brand new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt.
Featuring tales by Brian Keene, Cynthia Pelayo, Christine Morgan, Christopher Hawkins & more!
Pre-order begins 06/01/2024 at www.fragileanthology.com
Featuring tales by Brian Keene, Cynthia Pelayo, Christine Morgan, Christopher Hawkins & more!
Pre-order begins 06/01/2024 at www.fragileanthology.com
May 7, 2024 at 6:21 PM
What’s in the box?! Announcing FRAGILE ANTHOLOGY, 20 brand new stories of horror, bizarro, and speculative fiction all based on a single prompt.
Featuring tales by Brian Keene, Cynthia Pelayo, Christine Morgan, Christopher Hawkins & more!
Pre-order begins 06/01/2024 at www.fragileanthology.com
Featuring tales by Brian Keene, Cynthia Pelayo, Christine Morgan, Christopher Hawkins & more!
Pre-order begins 06/01/2024 at www.fragileanthology.com
I am now a two-time Wonderland Award winner. If you haven't yet read "The Last 5 Minutes of the Human Race" please consider doing so. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Jim Agpalza for his amazing illustrations and Madness Heart Press for believing in this project. I love you all.
November 20, 2023 at 6:45 PM
I am now a two-time Wonderland Award winner. If you haven't yet read "The Last 5 Minutes of the Human Race" please consider doing so. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Jim Agpalza for his amazing illustrations and Madness Heart Press for believing in this project. I love you all.
My table at the Elmhurst Public Library author fair. Come buy me a sandwich! #horror #bizarro #comedy
August 19, 2023 at 4:05 PM
My table at the Elmhurst Public Library author fair. Come buy me a sandwich! #horror #bizarro #comedy
Battle of the beards?!? Damn it, how does a new contender enter the fight?! I have quarters!!!
August 18, 2023 at 12:18 AM
Battle of the beards?!? Damn it, how does a new contender enter the fight?! I have quarters!!!
I'd love to go back in time and tell my teenage self that someday I'd get paid to write a story in a comic book. But I can't because there's no way I'd believe me. I would assume I was a liar, or a time-traveling kidnapper. Keep doing what you do. Cool people will notice.
July 26, 2023 at 12:03 AM
I'd love to go back in time and tell my teenage self that someday I'd get paid to write a story in a comic book. But I can't because there's no way I'd believe me. I would assume I was a liar, or a time-traveling kidnapper. Keep doing what you do. Cool people will notice.
I took this photo in Nashville and have never forgotten this sage advice.
July 11, 2023 at 5:15 PM
I took this photo in Nashville and have never forgotten this sage advice.