Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy
@mbaileywriter.bsky.social
Independent author (superhero, fantasy, urban fantasy), stage combat director/instructor in the central MA area. Native Cape Codder. Shares a bed with one wife, two dogs, and three cats. He/him/his.
https://innsmouthlook.com
https://innsmouthlook.com
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Updated pinned post for anyone who wants to check out my work or maybe even buy some books.
WEBSITE: innsmouthlook.com
BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/beta-search?...
AMAZON AUTHOR CENTRAL: www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/a...
FYI, you can order print editions through my website.
WEBSITE: innsmouthlook.com
BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/beta-search?...
AMAZON AUTHOR CENTRAL: www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/a...
FYI, you can order print editions through my website.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
I saw this in a random ad online and it was too adorable not to get. Look at him!
One of my holiday gifts from @mbaileywriter.bsky.social was a #crochet kit from Mini Crafts for Oberon the #Capybara Wizard. I struggled a little with his hat, as I had to learn about magic rings, and it was a TINY one of only 4 stitches, but I'm quite happy with how he came out! #crafting
January 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I saw this in a random ad online and it was too adorable not to get. Look at him!
Come for the ersatz history lesson, stay for the Biblical plague simulation.
Measles may have been spread at a Noah’s Ark-themed creationist museum in Kentucky earlier this week, the state’s health authority said.
Health Authorities Issue Measles Alert at Creationist Museum
In 2025, the U.S. had the most infections of the vaccine-preventable disease since 1992.
trib.al
January 3, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Come for the ersatz history lesson, stay for the Biblical plague simulation.
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It is truly wild to see these guys taking SO LONG to realize no one wants this. Like it never occurred to them?
"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
Analysis: OpenAI is a loss-making machine, how can it survive?
Don't call it a bubble! Loss-making monster OpenAI is on the hook for $1.4 trillion (with a T) in compute commitments. How can this go on?
www.windowscentral.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:12 AM
It is truly wild to see these guys taking SO LONG to realize no one wants this. Like it never occurred to them?
Somewhere on Facebook, a former friend turned Trump supporter because he believed DT when he said he wouldn't get the US involved in another war is twisting himself into a knot trying to rationalize what's happening now.
January 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Somewhere on Facebook, a former friend turned Trump supporter because he believed DT when he said he wouldn't get the US involved in another war is twisting himself into a knot trying to rationalize what's happening now.
Sharing mostly because it's morbidly hilarious that an article about how awesome guns are is accompanied by a photo that A: would make any sane, truly responsible gun owner lose his shit, and B: potentially VERY symbolic if that safety isn't on.
"A panel of the... ninth US circuit court of appeals sided 2-1 with a gun owner in ruling that the state’s prohibition against open carry in counties with more than 200,000 people violated the US constitution’s second amendment right..."
After all the death, they still side with the guns.
#Pinks
After all the death, they still side with the guns.
#Pinks
California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional, court rules
Ninth circuit sides with gun owner that ban in counties with more than 200,000 people violates second amendment
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Sharing mostly because it's morbidly hilarious that an article about how awesome guns are is accompanied by a photo that A: would make any sane, truly responsible gun owner lose his shit, and B: potentially VERY symbolic if that safety isn't on.
January 3, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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First painting of the year, and first commission of the year. Also, my first time painting The Creature From the Black Lagoon. Gouache on 300lb hot press paper, 8 x 10".
January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
First painting of the year, and first commission of the year. Also, my first time painting The Creature From the Black Lagoon. Gouache on 300lb hot press paper, 8 x 10".
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Bill Watterson could do Sin City but Frank Miller could not do Calvin and Hobbes
January 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Bill Watterson could do Sin City but Frank Miller could not do Calvin and Hobbes
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Now everyone is (rightly) all aerated about the nudity AI shit on X, can we please do something to stop the Pervert Glasses that will soon be in wide circulation?
January 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Now everyone is (rightly) all aerated about the nudity AI shit on X, can we please do something to stop the Pervert Glasses that will soon be in wide circulation?
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These will be the same type of men who think they won when their wives stop "nagging" but Pikachu face when the papers come in
January 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
These will be the same type of men who think they won when their wives stop "nagging" but Pikachu face when the papers come in
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FYI, CBS News is on Bluesky.
So block the account so you never have to see the shitshow it's become or spread its bile. There are plenty of independent news outlets here to follow instead.
So block the account so you never have to see the shitshow it's become or spread its bile. There are plenty of independent news outlets here to follow instead.
January 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM
FYI, CBS News is on Bluesky.
So block the account so you never have to see the shitshow it's become or spread its bile. There are plenty of independent news outlets here to follow instead.
So block the account so you never have to see the shitshow it's become or spread its bile. There are plenty of independent news outlets here to follow instead.
I agree with the colorful cat.
My painting, "I Hate Winter," which was just a quick color study!
#winter #orangecat #gingercat #art #painting #catart
#winter #orangecat #gingercat #art #painting #catart
January 3, 2026 at 12:10 AM
I agree with the colorful cat.
A stocking stuffer gifted to me by my sister-in-law, who stockpiled chocolate during a trip to the UK.
If you've never had one, it's like a Butterfinger but really, really good.
If you've never had one, it's like a Butterfinger but really, really good.
January 2, 2026 at 5:53 PM
A stocking stuffer gifted to me by my sister-in-law, who stockpiled chocolate during a trip to the UK.
If you've never had one, it's like a Butterfinger but really, really good.
If you've never had one, it's like a Butterfinger but really, really good.
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🌲The Mammoth cover issue 1🌲
'Mysteries lurk in the forest...'
One of my faves that I did for Mad Cave Studios~ I want to do more horror covers! 🥹❤️
'Mysteries lurk in the forest...'
One of my faves that I did for Mad Cave Studios~ I want to do more horror covers! 🥹❤️
January 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
🌲The Mammoth cover issue 1🌲
'Mysteries lurk in the forest...'
One of my faves that I did for Mad Cave Studios~ I want to do more horror covers! 🥹❤️
'Mysteries lurk in the forest...'
One of my faves that I did for Mad Cave Studios~ I want to do more horror covers! 🥹❤️
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😒 this article is trying to frame the dislike for AI as irrational rather than telling the truth that people hate AI because its obvious that companies would rather burn trillions of dollars on a solution looking for a problem than pay people better wages all while selling bullshit.
You know this article isn’t in any way comprehensive because it doesn’t mention bluesky once.
Why Do Americans Hate A.I.?
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
😒 this article is trying to frame the dislike for AI as irrational rather than telling the truth that people hate AI because its obvious that companies would rather burn trillions of dollars on a solution looking for a problem than pay people better wages all while selling bullshit.
January 2, 2026 at 1:13 PM
We've established that using gAI to "write" stories makes you a hack and poseur, and using it for promo images or cover art makes you a class traitor to fellow creatives, but using gAI to create an author photo is a special kind of pathetic.
If you have a phone and a blank wall, USE THEM.
If you have a phone and a blank wall, USE THEM.
January 2, 2026 at 12:54 PM
We've established that using gAI to "write" stories makes you a hack and poseur, and using it for promo images or cover art makes you a class traitor to fellow creatives, but using gAI to create an author photo is a special kind of pathetic.
If you have a phone and a blank wall, USE THEM.
If you have a phone and a blank wall, USE THEM.
I spent part of New Year's Day wrangling the snowblower, so I feel this sentiment hard.
I have already shoveled snow twice in 2026.
This better not be indicative of how the rest of this year is gonna go.
This better not be indicative of how the rest of this year is gonna go.
January 2, 2026 at 12:49 PM
I spent part of New Year's Day wrangling the snowblower, so I feel this sentiment hard.
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Welcome to 2026, Citizens of Watch City! Now that it's January, we'd like to remind you that our vendor, food vendor, performer, and community table applications for the 2026 Watch City Steampunk Festival close on January 31st! Please visit www.watchcityfestival.com/2026-applica... to learn more.
January 2, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Welcome to 2026, Citizens of Watch City! Now that it's January, we'd like to remind you that our vendor, food vendor, performer, and community table applications for the 2026 Watch City Steampunk Festival close on January 31st! Please visit www.watchcityfestival.com/2026-applica... to learn more.