Michael A. Stackpole 🇺🇦
@michaelastackpole.bsky.social
Award-winning writer and game designer. Author of the New York Times bestselling Rogue Squadron and I, Jedi (among 60+ others). https://ko-fi.com/michaelastackpole and
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The Mad King - Michael A Stackpole's Ko-fi Shop
The Mad King is a sword & sorcery fantasy novella featuring Neryon, a warlock whose life is governed by the whims of fate. In this first story he enco...
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I don't often plug stuff here, but...
1) I do have to eat
2) I'm really proud of a set of stories and characters I started with *brand new* at the beginning of the year.
This is the first story: ko-fi.com/s/ef5a7b7880
1) I do have to eat
2) I'm really proud of a set of stories and characters I started with *brand new* at the beginning of the year.
This is the first story: ko-fi.com/s/ef5a7b7880
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I was once a nine year old victim of sexual abuse. Yeah…I’m fucking angry. We all should be.
February 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I was once a nine year old victim of sexual abuse. Yeah…I’m fucking angry. We all should be.
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ICYMI this is an incredible bargain — everything @annaleen.bsky.social and I have written for Tor, for $18 plus whatever you can spare. And it benefits a wonderful organization that supports Black trans people.
If you wanna discover our work and do some good, here's your chance!
If you wanna discover our work and do some good, here's your chance!
HI! Every Tor Books release from @annaleen.bsky.social and me is available thru @humblebundle.com for a few weeks!
Get 2 books for at least $3
Get 4 books for at least $10
Get all our stuff for at least $18
This bundle supports the amazing TGI Justice Project!
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Get 2 books for at least $3
Get 4 books for at least $10
Get all our stuff for at least $18
This bundle supports the amazing TGI Justice Project!
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
February 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
ICYMI this is an incredible bargain — everything @annaleen.bsky.social and I have written for Tor, for $18 plus whatever you can spare. And it benefits a wonderful organization that supports Black trans people.
If you wanna discover our work and do some good, here's your chance!
If you wanna discover our work and do some good, here's your chance!
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Chiitan thinks of transgender people as my mom and dad
cherish my mom and dad for the rest of my life
I love you all
I will continue to spread the message about transgender people until the day I disappear
I hope that all good-hearted transgender people can live their lives with pride and happiness
cherish my mom and dad for the rest of my life
I love you all
I will continue to spread the message about transgender people until the day I disappear
I hope that all good-hearted transgender people can live their lives with pride and happiness
February 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Chiitan thinks of transgender people as my mom and dad
cherish my mom and dad for the rest of my life
I love you all
I will continue to spread the message about transgender people until the day I disappear
I hope that all good-hearted transgender people can live their lives with pride and happiness
cherish my mom and dad for the rest of my life
I love you all
I will continue to spread the message about transgender people until the day I disappear
I hope that all good-hearted transgender people can live their lives with pride and happiness
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CALLING ALL BLACK COMIC ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND ALL-AROUND CARTOONISTS!
Reply to or quote this post showing off your favorite work so we can get more people reading your creations!
Reply to or quote this post showing off your favorite work so we can get more people reading your creations!
February 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
CALLING ALL BLACK COMIC ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND ALL-AROUND CARTOONISTS!
Reply to or quote this post showing off your favorite work so we can get more people reading your creations!
Reply to or quote this post showing off your favorite work so we can get more people reading your creations!
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
February 10, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Sometimes fiction tells truths that facts cannot. It was true of Steinbeck's THE GRAPES OF WRATH, and it's true of Larwence Wright's t heartfelt novel of the days leading up to the Hamas attack on Israel in 2023. THE HUMAN SCALE is suspenseful, hard to put down, even harder to forget.
February 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Sometimes fiction tells truths that facts cannot. It was true of Steinbeck's THE GRAPES OF WRATH, and it's true of Larwence Wright's t heartfelt novel of the days leading up to the Hamas attack on Israel in 2023. THE HUMAN SCALE is suspenseful, hard to put down, even harder to forget.
Hear me out:
Biathlon, but with a trebuchet.
Biathlon, but with a trebuchet.
February 10, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Hear me out:
Biathlon, but with a trebuchet.
Biathlon, but with a trebuchet.
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Not sure what I'm doing wrong.
February 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Not sure what I'm doing wrong.
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Sometimes I feel like you a lot of you don't even want a zombie apocalypse.
February 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Sometimes I feel like you a lot of you don't even want a zombie apocalypse.
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Rocky the rock troll. This was a huge one in terms of feeling like I was in control of the painting, and it only took me more than a decade to get there.
February 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Rocky the rock troll. This was a huge one in terms of feeling like I was in control of the painting, and it only took me more than a decade to get there.
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I wrote a new collection of essays about love in the Lord of the Rings and I'm giving it away for free: fatherroderick.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
The quiet love Tolkien believed in
A Valentine’s reflection on love in The Lord of the Rings
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February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I wrote a new collection of essays about love in the Lord of the Rings and I'm giving it away for free: fatherroderick.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
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Oh hey, some of my books have migrated to bookshop.org. Did you want a series of interconnected Age Of Sail Fantasy stories? I've got you covered. bookshop.org/p/books/tapp...
Tapping The Admiral
Check out Tapping The Admiral - <p>Tapping The Admiral is a volume of adventures of an age of sail in a rich and glorious fantasy world. Follow Able Seaman Robin Button from the greatest battle ever f...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Oh hey, some of my books have migrated to bookshop.org. Did you want a series of interconnected Age Of Sail Fantasy stories? I've got you covered. bookshop.org/p/books/tapp...
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#BOTD February 9th. I was today-yrs-old when I learned that 4 favorites of mine: Carole King, John Williams, Mia Farrow & Batman, all shared a birthday!!!! 🎂 🎂 🎂 🎂 ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ 👍 👍 👍 👍
#HappiestOfBirthdaysToThemALL
#HappiestOfBirthdaysToThemALL
February 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
#BOTD February 9th. I was today-yrs-old when I learned that 4 favorites of mine: Carole King, John Williams, Mia Farrow & Batman, all shared a birthday!!!! 🎂 🎂 🎂 🎂 ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ 👍 👍 👍 👍
#HappiestOfBirthdaysToThemALL
#HappiestOfBirthdaysToThemALL
The Chain Story project has just released Bryan Young's The Hunt for Violet Shatterwing; the conclusion to the first Pip Strongpaw saga.
Link below. Please like and share. Reposting is what makes all of this possible! thank you.
www.chainstorycore.com/blog/the-stunning-conclusion
Link below. Please like and share. Reposting is what makes all of this possible! thank you.
www.chainstorycore.com/blog/the-stunning-conclusion
The Stunning Conclusion… — The Chain Story
Pip Strongpaw once again graces the Chain Story Project with The Hunt for Violet Shatterwing , the stunning conclusion to his first (of many, we hope) serial adventures. Please enjoy this brand new s...
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February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Chain Story project has just released Bryan Young's The Hunt for Violet Shatterwing; the conclusion to the first Pip Strongpaw saga.
Link below. Please like and share. Reposting is what makes all of this possible! thank you.
www.chainstorycore.com/blog/the-stunning-conclusion
Link below. Please like and share. Reposting is what makes all of this possible! thank you.
www.chainstorycore.com/blog/the-stunning-conclusion
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every AI commercial was like “learn to use this so we can fire you”
February 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
every AI commercial was like “learn to use this so we can fire you”
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Over at the blog, I recap what I've got coming out and what I am writing this year. More goodness and fun, of course. bobgreenberger.com/2...
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Over at the blog, I recap what I've got coming out and what I am writing this year. More goodness and fun, of course. bobgreenberger.com/2...
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It's always interesting to see which Super Bowl team Jesus punishes.
February 8, 2026 at 11:29 PM
It's always interesting to see which Super Bowl team Jesus punishes.
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So I've been on a plane for the past 4 hours. From looking at my feed it would appear Puerto Rico won the Super Bowl?
February 9, 2026 at 4:35 AM
So I've been on a plane for the past 4 hours. From looking at my feed it would appear Puerto Rico won the Super Bowl?
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Justvheard of a case of an Irish guy maarid to an American citizen in Boston on a work visa awaiting a green card has been detaind by ICE & shipped to El Pase. ICE claimed he signed his own Deportation Order which he denies. He's stuck in a detention center under horrific conditions. WTAF?
February 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Justvheard of a case of an Irish guy maarid to an American citizen in Boston on a work visa awaiting a green card has been detaind by ICE & shipped to El Pase. ICE claimed he signed his own Deportation Order which he denies. He's stuck in a detention center under horrific conditions. WTAF?
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⚔️WELCOME BACK DANIEL VEGA!⚔️
@thecodexnoirmatic.bsky.social will have new illustrations in this year's issues. Go here to see more cool art, gaze upon mighty crowdfund exclusives, and sign up to be alerted on launch day 👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
@thecodexnoirmatic.bsky.social will have new illustrations in this year's issues. Go here to see more cool art, gaze upon mighty crowdfund exclusives, and sign up to be alerted on launch day 👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
February 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
⚔️WELCOME BACK DANIEL VEGA!⚔️
@thecodexnoirmatic.bsky.social will have new illustrations in this year's issues. Go here to see more cool art, gaze upon mighty crowdfund exclusives, and sign up to be alerted on launch day 👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
@thecodexnoirmatic.bsky.social will have new illustrations in this year's issues. Go here to see more cool art, gaze upon mighty crowdfund exclusives, and sign up to be alerted on launch day 👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
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