Mike Herr
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Mike Herr
@mikeherr.bsky.social
Author, husband, father. Sacramentan, Californian, American, Human

Read my book
Artemis Starfighter Academy
The Killipedes, Space Pirates and Sporks Strike Back!

For kids 9-12, but fun for all ages
On Amazon: hardcover, paperback, ebook, kindle unlimited
#booksky Book 3 of Artemis Starfighter Academy is finished. Just need to order the cover from my artist and Flower Power MECH War will be ready for all to read.
September 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
My new book is free on amazon all weekend July 3-7
Sci-Fi comedy adventure for middle grade age 9-12 but fun for all ages
Tempest Jones dreams of space adventure: Aliens and space pirates!
#australia
#germany
#scifi
#freebook
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Artemis Starfighter Academy: The Killipedes, Space Pirates, and Sporks Strike Back!
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July 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Morrowind references in my book series Artemis Starfighter Academy:
Almalexia: Kirk's smarter, nicer, better-looking sister
Mushroom huts on Schnoz
Tiny's Market: Dead giant centipede's shell
Quantum Phone: It just works
Tribunal Judge
#morrowind
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Amazon.com: Artemis Starfighter Academy: The Killipedes, Space Pirates, and Sporks Strike Back!: 9798286065912: Herr, Mike: Books
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June 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New Snack City, Oishi Prime is based on Osaka. Their saying, "Food is fuel, the sweeter the food, the more powerful the fuel," is a Sci-Fi twist on "Eat until you drop."
Check it out in the Artemis Starfighter Academy book series
#osaka
#japan
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June 29, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I managed to fit a reference to a great Aussie Sci-Fi movie, Dark City, into my middle grade Sci-Fi book series: Artemis Starfighter Academy. Tempest's best friend lives on Shell Beach.
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#Australia
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June 29, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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@bookishsff.bsky.social Ensign Doogie Maverick in my book series Artemis Starfighter Academy is a mix of whiny Luke Skywalker, Doogie Howser MD, Ensign Wesley Crusher (German Version), and real life Wil Wheaton who'll hate books 1&2, but may love #3...
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June 29, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Japanese Food in my book series, too many to cover, but here's a start:
Oishi Yum Yum: Japanese snack company, mega corporation, runs the government and the military
New Snack City, Oishi Prime: based on Osaka
Food Pyramid: Giant food factory, resembles Mt. Fuji
#japan
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June 28, 2025 at 5:33 AM
German(y) & Switzerland in my book series:
Schnoz (Space Colony New Australia): Backwater planet in the Proxima Centauri System with a nose-shaped jungle
Legion of Liberty: Fanatical space marines based on the mythic Swiss Army/knives
#germany
#switzerland
#deutschland
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June 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
My book series has the best and worst of Canadian food:
Best: Oh, Canada Limited Edition Maple Flavored Oishi Yum Yum bars
Worst: New Quebec seafood chowder: tastes like they scooped it out of the harbor. (Based on Barb's seafood chowder, Victoria 30 years ago)
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June 28, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Australian Animals in my book series:
Cane toads: Alien pest control.
Mary River Turtles (Giant) livestock good for fertilizing crops.
Kangaroo, Platypus, Wombat, and Koala: Kuddles Down Under cartoon characters and robotic toys
...and more!
#booksky
#australia
#scifi
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June 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
My book has finally been read on Kindle Unlimited 22 pages by two people as of yesterday, from Canada and Germany! After six month, Book 1 had zero reads. Book 2 took only two days. I am confident German and Canadian readers will enjoy The Killipedes, Space Pirates, and Sporks Strike Back! #booksky
June 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My book has finally been read on Kindle Unlimited 22 pages by two people as of yesterday, from Canada and Germany! After six month, Book 1 had zero reads. Book 2 took only two days. I am confident German and Canadian readers will enjoy The Killipedes, Space Pirates, and Sporks Strike Back!
June 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Artemis Starfighter Academy Book 1 is free this weekend (Amazon ebook). Book 2 is super close to release July 2025 for sure. Both books are humorous sci-fi adventures for Australians ages 9-12, but fun for all ages

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June 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Reposted by Mike Herr
If you are a Middle Grade Author please send me a link to your book. I would love to start a library of books for kids undergoing this treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital. Even better, if you want to donate one of your books, please contact me.
Looking for Book Recommendations:

My 11 year old nephew is battling cancer for the 3rd time. He will begin MIBG treatment which will include a long period of isolation due to radioactivity. He loves Minecraft, Legos and Star Wars and I would like to set up a wishlist of physical books for him.
January 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Foods in Writing

I had a lot of fun with the foods in my sci-fi novel Artemis Starfighter Academy. Vegemite on rye bread, pea soup, and garlic octopus dumpling chocolate bars, and Meatzu (a cross between spam and cheese whiz) are just a few. What was your favorite food in a story?
#writingcommunity
December 24, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Despite having the most German last name ever, I don't know any German. I'm learning via social media. I learned through many posts that "Scheiß auf dich, AfD" means Merry Christmas. So, to the good people of Germany, I wish you a Scheiß auf dich, AfD and a happy New Year!
December 21, 2024 at 11:29 PM
New Woolloomooloo Township, or WoTown, is the capital of Space Colony New Australia in 3025. I started with New Alice Springs, then Woop Woop City. Finally, I saw Woolloomooloo in a travel book. Check out WoTown in my new book, available on Amazon:
December 21, 2024 at 9:53 PM
December 20, 2024 at 8:17 PM