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Mike Rusetsky
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Spooky word scribbler & flan enjoyer. Check out my Sci-Fi story "Sister Zynn" in the BEYOND anthology from Inkd Publishing. https://tinyurl.com/4jvfwy3w mikerusetsky.com
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Mike Rusetsky @beatnikjuice.bsky.social · Sep 1
Pleased to be a featured author in this month's issue of Trollbreath Magazine! My autobiographical essay about my Ukrainian childhood & how it primed me to love horror is out now. 🇺🇦🐺
#author #nonfiction #essay #horror #magazine #writer #darkfiction #ukraine #sovietunion #biography #writer #ukrainian
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I received my 27th story acceptance yesterday! But I can't say a thing about it until DEEP into 2026, haha. Oh the agony... just know that another bucket list item on my Author Bucket is poised to be crossed off. Now we wait! 😉

#authorlife #author #writer #story #publishing #yay #secret #comingsoon
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Hey hey! Here's me reading an exclusive excerpt from my scifi/mystery/comedy tale "Trouble on the Artemis"! The Kickstarter for the anthology is live now. If you like the story preview, why not support the project?

#kickstarter #books #author #booksky #anthology #scifi #mystery
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Author Mike Rusetsky Reads Excerpt from Trouble on the Artemis #books #scifi #kickstarter #author
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November 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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My sci-fi/mystery/comedy story Trouble on the Artemis will be featured in the HIDDEN VILLAINS: DUOS anthology! Back the Kickstarter now and enjoy these awesome stories! 🚀☣️💔

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#kickstarter #books #scifi #comingsoon #mystery #Publishing #anthology #author #booksky
Hidden Villains: Duos
With a lead story by the award-winning Nicole Givens Kurtz, Hidden Villains: Duos is a multi-genre anthology
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November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Book release day! My scifi/psychological horror story Aeternum is out now in the OCCUPYING BODIES anthology from @blackharepress.bsky.social. Grab your copy and enjoy the body horror scares!

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#books #booksky #horror #newrelease #horrorstory #anthology #author #writer
November 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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If you enjoy strong characters trapped in dystopian settings (and aren't too squeamish about fertility/birth horror) give this one a read!

#patreon #patreonstory #shortstory #horror #dystopia #horrortale #author #writer #darkfiction #indieauthor #bodyhorror #story

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THE BIRTHDAY GIRL by MIKE RUSETSKY | Black Hare Press
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October 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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My first Sci-Fi story is now published! "Sister Zynn" is featured in the BEYOND anthology from Inkd Publishing. Old family secrets confronted at a space zoo! AND it's my first cover feature. So grateful!
tinyurl.com/4jvfwy3w #books #booksky #newrelease #anthology #scifi #writer #story #author #space
Beyond|Paperback
A variety of short stories written by these amazing science fiction authors: Mike Rusetsky, L.A. Selby, John Grover, Billy Todd, L.N. Hunter, Arindam Kalita, Albert N Katz, S. E. Forsberg. Jake Russel...
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October 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Big day! Got my 24th story acceptance, plus the ALONE anthology is out today! Featuring my quiet-horror tale Shut-In, the book explores the dark side of solitude. Get it today!
#booksky #author #horror #stories #book #books #bookrelease #newrelease #writer #anthology #story

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September 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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My first ever author speaking event! I spoke with a class of third-grade students about the craft of storytelling, and read them my fairy tale "Mary and the Tree." Those kids are so smart and creative! I had an absolute blast.
#authorlife #writing #writer #books #booksky #storycraft #writingadvice
September 21, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Pleased to be a featured author in this month's issue of Trollbreath Magazine! My autobiographical essay about my Ukrainian childhood & how it primed me to love horror is out now. 🇺🇦🐺
#author #nonfiction #essay #horror #magazine #writer #darkfiction #ukraine #sovietunion #biography #writer #ukrainian
September 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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As a newly published author, I've had 22 stories accepted in under 10 months. If you're a writer, I'm sharing my top 8 tips on writing routines & the publishing industry. Enjoy!
#writingtips #author #advice #publishing #tips #writingadvice #stories #fiction #writing #booksky #books
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Essential Writing Tips for Aspiring Authors and Creatives
Unlock your writing potential with tips from a published author. Embrace submission practices, critique groups, and find your unique voice!
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September 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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A sneak preview of the anthology releasing next month. It's called ALONE, and my story is titled "Shut-In." I love flash fiction (it wasn't always the case) and especially have fun with structure & style. Out in Sept!
#comingattractions #books #anthology #author #shortstory #horror #booksky #writer
August 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Woke up to the best possible news this morning! My novelette "Max Demons Slayed, LLC" was accepted for publication! It's my longest story--and my 20TH PIECE--to find publisher acceptance. Somebody pinch me, because DAMN. So grateful!
#author #published #horror #scifi #fantasy #writer #books #booksky
August 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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It may not be the Jason movie we need, but it's the Jason movie we deserve: a 15-minute hard cider commercial with some decapitations thrown in. Now, let's get a feature film in production already!

#jason #jasonuniverse #horror #indiehorror #fridaythe13th #jasonvoorhees

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Jason Universe: Sweet Revenge (2025)
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August 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Comic relief! We all need it these days. Well, there's humor aplenty in the TALES FROM THE LARK SIDE comedy anthology, out today and featuring my comedy-horror story Trespassers. Check it out and chuckle it up!

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#booksky #books #newrelease #horror #comedy #humor #author
Tales from the Lark Side
Amazon.com: Tales from the Lark Side eBook : Goddard, Lindsey, Sonnet, Judith, Dobbs, Kayleigh, Brown, N.M., Pyles, Nelson W., Lister, Ashley, Cuthbert, Rebecca, Glenn, Jyl, Smith, Tommy B., Colclasure, Dawn: Kindle Store
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August 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Hungry? Grab a bite of my new story "Red Meat Diet," out today in the BEHIND THE SHADOWS III: DARK SECRETS anthology! It stars Liz, a young professional who infiltrates an elite high-society cannibal club. What could possibly go wrong? 😋🥓
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#booksky #newrelease #horror #author #books
Behind the Shadows III: Dark Secrets|Paperback
Horror writers have crafted a wondrous selection of short stories for your night's reading. There is horror for every taste in this anthology.Derik CavignanoDevin James LeonardTim JeffreysMykhaylo Rus...
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August 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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You want something to laugh about? I'll give you something to laugh about! Like this comedy anthology, featuring my horror/comedy story "Trespassers." Preorder at the link! 😜☠️
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#newrelease #anthology #comedy #humor #horror #booksky #writer #author #stories #shortstory
Tales from the Lark Side
Amazon.com: Tales from the Lark Side eBook : Goddard, Lindsey, Sonnet, Judith, Dobbs, Kayleigh, Brown, N.M., Pyles, Nelson W., Lister, Ashley, Cuthbert, Rebecca, Glenn, Jyl, Smith, Tommy B., Colclasure, Dawn: Kindle Store
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August 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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As an author, you don't always get to have a great day. This blog post is about an EXCEPTIONAL day I had this week. A peek beyond the veil!
#author #books #writer #booksky #anthology #authorlife #stories #publishing #indieauthor #blog #scifi #horror #fantasy #vampire
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Exciting Creative Updates: New Releases & Cover Author News
Exciting updates! My vampire horror-comedy 'Dinner/Date' is out now, plus more writing projects and a special nonfiction piece on the way!
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August 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Let me soothe you by reading an excerpt from my soon-to-be-published sci-fi story "Sister Zynn." In turn, you'll be so relaxed you'll readily support the publisher's Kickstarter! ;)

#story #books #scifi #publishing #kickstarter #author #booksky #storytime #writer #anthology
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Author Mike Rusetsky Reads Excerpt from Sister Zynn
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August 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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My sci-fi story "Sister Zynn" will be included in the BEYOND anthology from Inkd Publishing! The Kickstarter is live now. Please support the arts, and indie author dreamers like myself!

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Beyond: the science fiction anthology
Fifteen talented science fiction authors bring you amazing tales of the future that will ignite your imagination.
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August 3, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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Book release day! The VAMPIRE VISIONS anthology, featuring my comedy-horror story "Dinner/Date," is out TODAY. Vampire action! Vampire romance! Vampire... talk therapy?

Available now from Storm Dragon Publishing.
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#bookrelease #horror #author #vampire #comedy #fantasy #booksky #books
Vampire Visions
Vampire Visions
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August 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Good news: I lost some weight. Bad news: they took an organ out of me to do it. Health update and some fun publishing news on my writer's blog!

#booksky #books #author #indieauthor #horror #fantasy #scifi #stories #health #publishing #crime #hospital #surgery #blog
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Surprise! My organs are failing!
I had an unexpected trip to the ER last week, which resulted in a several-day hospital stay, including two emergency surgeries. I won’t bore you with the harrowing account or the symptoms. Su…
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July 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Finally home from a busy hospital stay: I had 1 story rejected by a publisher, another 1 get accepted, proposed changes draft sent by an editor on a 3rd story, a publishing contract sent for a 4th story, and I wrote a 5th story in my hospital bed. Oh, and I also had my gallbladder removed.

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July 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Hard to believe that 2025 is halfway over! In my new blog post, I review the best new horror movies I've seen so far. It was tempting to put Sinners in every spot, but I abstained.

#horror #movies #reviews #sinners #marshmallow #companion #m3gan2.0 #28yearslater

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Horror Movie Recap 2025: From M3GAN 2.0 to Sinners
Dive into my 2025 horror film recap, from disappointing sequels to delightful surprises. Discover the thrill of cinema's dark magic!
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July 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Take care of yourself and your loved ones.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 3
Noise from fireworks can reach levels louder than the sound of a jackhammer or a jet plane taking off. Here are Wirecutter’s tips for keeping yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.
How to Block Fireworks Noise for Adults, Kids, and Pets
Loud fireworks can be scary. Here’s how to keep yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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As a writer, I find this ruling very concerning. To train AI on copyrighted works without obtaining the authors' consent... well, it feels wrong. Also feels like someone (billionaires, most likely) will surely profit off my and other creatives' efforts. Not cool.

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Federal judge rules copyrighted books are fair use for AI training
But, the judge ruled, AI companies shouldn’t be pirating the books they’re training on.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM