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Author Michael Oka
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Husband, Father, Freemason, Author. Coming soon, my Autobiographical horror “The West Grand Haunting”.
February 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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February 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Get your pre-order (a.co/d/2iPwOP8) on the chilling real life Horror that's bringing five star Star
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ reviews! Michael Oka's
"The West Grand Haunting" will stay with you long after the story ends!
#Haunted #Ghosts #Paranormal #GhostStory #BookRecommendations
February 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I genuinely hope your veteran’s day was a good one. For those of you who served, thank you for your service.
November 12, 2024 at 4:32 AM
Reposted by Author Michael Oka
Get your pre-order (a.co/d/2iPwOP8) on the chilling real life Horror that's bringing five star Star
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ reviews! Michael Oka's
"The West Grand Haunting" will stay with you long after the story ends!
#Haunted #Ghosts #Paranormal #GhostStory #BookRecommendations
April 3, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Well, holy smokes. Check out my interview on Eric Freeman Sims The Unseen Paranormal, where we discuss my book “The West Grand Haunting”!

Apple
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Spotify
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#horror #Podcast #TheWestGrandHaunting #HorrorWritersChat
‎The Unseen Paranormal Podcast: The West Grand Haunting with Michael J. Oka on Apple Podcasts
‎Show The Unseen Paranormal Podcast, Ep The West Grand Haunting with Michael J. Oka - Jul 2, 2024
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July 3, 2024 at 1:44 PM
July 3, 2024 my podcast interview with ‘The Unseen Paranormal’ airs. Recommend you catch it day of!
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June 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM
That’s a hell of a compliment 🤣

7:36PM - “Hey I know that episode!”

*three hours later*

10:19PM - “F*ck you Oka.”

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April 30, 2024 at 10:36 PM
I was messaged some photos this afternoon by my brother who happened by the real life antagonist in my book. He felt it fitting to stop and show off the place where the West Grand Haunting began, and how little the exterior has changed by comparison to what you see on the cover.
#horrorwriterschat
April 25, 2024 at 9:14 PM
My goal is to promote the work I’ve done, not so much me (though admittedly this recent work is an autobiographical horror… but even then, it represents me 34 years ago, not me at age 44).
April 23, 2024 at 4:43 PM
The market seems designed for a vicious survival cycle. I draw the line there. I won’t denigrate, eviscerate, or devastate anyone else in my attempt to get my work visible. I’m also not particularly interested in my own reflection, so I’m not going to be posting pointless self aggrandizing content.
April 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM
…but indie means I still want to gain as much exposure as possible, and I’ve gotten some really awesome reviews. Most of them didn’t transfer over to Amazon, and those that did, only half were verified purchases for my work, and the other half purchased books elsewhere but managed to post a review.
April 23, 2024 at 4:41 PM
It’s harder to break out on any market. I didn’t self publish, because I never planned on ever writing seriously again. When madhouse picked me up, they were clear that they were a small indie publisher, but that they’d do 98% of all the legwork… and kept 100% to to their promise…
April 23, 2024 at 4:40 PM
I have seen this in action. My pub had it set up so that all reviews were supposed to transfer over. Then, they didn’t. Then, only SOME of those who purchased copies from other sellers that weren’t Amazon could not leave reviews, while others who purchased copies from B&N, etc, were able.
April 23, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Today, dear friends and readers I was made aware of some book related news that I hadn’t expected. Mr. Thomas Riddell reviewed my work with more than a flattering review, and it appears to be that there’s a bit more on the horizon.

You can check out the review here:
Book Review: The West Grand Haunting
The West Grand Haunting was written by Michael Oka and published by Madhouse Books in 2024. You can purchase it on Amazon/Kindle and you can visit the author on Amazon.A ghost story turns the pages, b...
www.thomasriddell.net
April 23, 2024 at 4:54 AM
In the early 2000s, when my first books were out, they never ended up on top reads of anything. The pre-orders put The West Grand Haunting on best sellers for a day.

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My book made the top reads list this week on Reedsy. So thank you for your support and kindness. Thank you.
April 20, 2024 at 1:51 AM
Thank you so much!
April 18, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Got email from Reedsy. Reedsy’s informed me that I should be seeking upvotes for “The WestbGrand Haunting”. Would you be willing to upvote? reedsy.com/discovery/bo... The upvotes can potentially land me in a newsletter that will get me some real exposure.
#Haunting #ghosts #horror #HorrorWritersChat
The West Grand Haunting by Michael Oka - Reviewed by Marissa Owens
Review: What happens after a haunting? Follow Oka on his journey through the aftermath of paranormal experiences and their impact on his life.
reedsy.com
April 18, 2024 at 4:59 AM
Get your pre-order (a.co/d/2iPwOP8) on the chilling real life Horror that's bringing five star Star
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ reviews! Michael Oka's
"The West Grand Haunting" will stay with you long after the story ends!
#Haunted #Ghosts #Paranormal #GhostStory #BookRecommendations
April 7, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Get your pre-order (a.co/d/2iPwOP8) on the chilling real life Horror that's bringing five star Star
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ reviews! Michael Oka's
"The West Grand Haunting" will stay with you long after the story ends!
#Haunted #Ghosts #Paranormal #GhostStory #BookRecommendations
April 3, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Thank you!
April 1, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Just a reminder that the like/comment/repost for a free copy of The West Grand Haunting is cross platform. Winners will be announced April 20 or April 21 (depending on volume of people reposting)
April 1, 2024 at 6:09 PM
For a chance to get your hands on a #FREE copy of my debut novel, simply like, repost, and comment.

One winner will be chosen at random (from all those who've commented) on publication day April 20!
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March 28, 2024 at 6:20 PM
My book, “The West Grand Haunting” needs reviewers. Would anyone be interested in a kindle review copy of the work?

Review copies are free.

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March 27, 2024 at 4:25 AM