Mike Shackle
@mikeshackle.bsky.social
Author of WE ARE THE DEAD, A FOOL'S HOPE and UNTIL THE LAST (Gollancz) Read the WITCHFINDER CHRONICLES exclusively at www.mikeshackle.co.uk
Hey wonderful fantasy indie authors. I've been doing cover illustrations for awhile now for some great writers and have a couple of spots free for January. Check out my work and give me a shout if you'd like to work together on something: www.theillustrationshack.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hey wonderful fantasy indie authors. I've been doing cover illustrations for awhile now for some great writers and have a couple of spots free for January. Check out my work and give me a shout if you'd like to work together on something: www.theillustrationshack.com
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5 star read for book three for me thank you so much @mikeshackle.bsky.social for writing such an amazing series! So many complex emotions and characters!
If you haven't already read this gusy please go pick up the series!!!
If you haven't already read this gusy please go pick up the series!!!
Our final live show of 2025 will be tomorrow for Until the Last by @mikeshackle.bsky.social Come and join us to discuss the final book in this amazing trilogy!
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Until the Last Live
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December 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
5 star read for book three for me thank you so much @mikeshackle.bsky.social for writing such an amazing series! So many complex emotions and characters!
If you haven't already read this gusy please go pick up the series!!!
If you haven't already read this gusy please go pick up the series!!!
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As part of the Indie Fantasy Addicts FB group's Christmas, Majordomo is free this week. The response yesterday on Facebook was awesome. Now I'm sharing it here. Get this award-winning novella for FREE!
December 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
As part of the Indie Fantasy Addicts FB group's Christmas, Majordomo is free this week. The response yesterday on Facebook was awesome. Now I'm sharing it here. Get this award-winning novella for FREE!
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen…
The Stone Roses
New Order
The Wonder Stuff
Prince
Paul McCartney
(I used to love going to concerts. Probably why my hearing's shot to bits now)
The Stone Roses
New Order
The Wonder Stuff
Prince
Paul McCartney
(I used to love going to concerts. Probably why my hearing's shot to bits now)
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen…
Pink Floyd
David Gilmour
Roger Waters
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets
The Australian Pink Floyd…
Am I doing this right??
Pink Floyd
David Gilmour
Roger Waters
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets
The Australian Pink Floyd…
Am I doing this right??
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November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen…
The Stone Roses
New Order
The Wonder Stuff
Prince
Paul McCartney
(I used to love going to concerts. Probably why my hearing's shot to bits now)
The Stone Roses
New Order
The Wonder Stuff
Prince
Paul McCartney
(I used to love going to concerts. Probably why my hearing's shot to bits now)
This is really one of the greatest comic sagas of modern times. Everyone should be reading this.
This week, LAZARUS: FALLEN #6, the conclusion of "Rise" -- the first of our four final arcs. There are... developments....
By myself, @michaellark.bsky.social, @airy.bsky.social, @mercuryeric.bsky.social, @richardhowe.bsky.social, Santi Arcas, edited by @alejandrobot.com. From @imagecomics.com!
By myself, @michaellark.bsky.social, @airy.bsky.social, @mercuryeric.bsky.social, @richardhowe.bsky.social, Santi Arcas, edited by @alejandrobot.com. From @imagecomics.com!
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This is really one of the greatest comic sagas of modern times. Everyone should be reading this.
These is a great book in a great series!
Moon's Artifice is just 99p/$1.49 at the moment because it never found enough readers when it was published so why not?
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Moons-Artifi...
US:
www.amazon.com/Moons-Artifi...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Moons-Artifi...
US:
www.amazon.com/Moons-Artifi...
November 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
These is a great book in a great series!
Have a kid-free weekend. Lots of writing planned, playing loud music and watching the football. But it is very weird being on my own. Very grateful the dog's here!
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Have a kid-free weekend. Lots of writing planned, playing loud music and watching the football. But it is very weird being on my own. Very grateful the dog's here!
It's a wet Halloween here. I hope that means the local high school kids won't/can't go firework crazy tonight as it absolutely traumatises my poor old dog.
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
It's a wet Halloween here. I hope that means the local high school kids won't/can't go firework crazy tonight as it absolutely traumatises my poor old dog.
I'm having a clear out of some books. Some extremely rare Last War books up for grabs if anyone is interested. Check out what's available at www.mikeshackle.co.uk/for-sale.html
For sale
I'm having a clear out of some of my books as I need the space. The following are available for sale. Prices don't include postage but I will ship anywhere in the world. All books can be...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I'm having a clear out of some books. Some extremely rare Last War books up for grabs if anyone is interested. Check out what's available at www.mikeshackle.co.uk/for-sale.html
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Myself and @lisadoeslife.bsky.social will be live tomorrow at 7pm BST on my channel to discuss We Are The Dead by @mikeshackle.bsky.social 🥳 I am so excited to talk about a new series! Make sure you join us!
www.youtube.com/live/LEyR7-b...
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October 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Myself and @lisadoeslife.bsky.social will be live tomorrow at 7pm BST on my channel to discuss We Are The Dead by @mikeshackle.bsky.social 🥳 I am so excited to talk about a new series! Make sure you join us!
www.youtube.com/live/LEyR7-b...
www.youtube.com/live/LEyR7-b...
Aaargh! Please stop sending me AI written notes about my writing in the hope I'll buy your crap marketing service.
October 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Aaargh! Please stop sending me AI written notes about my writing in the hope I'll buy your crap marketing service.
THE NEW SPY is only getting 5 ⭐ reviews so far... (does happy dance)
October 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
THE NEW SPY is only getting 5 ⭐ reviews so far... (does happy dance)
After that nonsense today, it’s pretty clear that Trump is getting ready to go to war with someone
September 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
After that nonsense today, it’s pretty clear that Trump is getting ready to go to war with someone
People are enjoying this little trip back to Jia it seems
September 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
People are enjoying this little trip back to Jia it seems
You can now pick up A Lost Cause, a tale from The Last War, over at your local Amazon store (it's even FREE to read on Kindle Unlimited). Perfect for anyone wondering what happened to Yas.
September 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
You can now pick up A Lost Cause, a tale from The Last War, over at your local Amazon store (it's even FREE to read on Kindle Unlimited). Perfect for anyone wondering what happened to Yas.
I really love Alien:Earth!
September 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
I really love Alien:Earth!
Gotta say Alien Earth really scares the crap out of me some of the time. Love how it’s not just about the xenomorph
September 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Gotta say Alien Earth really scares the crap out of me some of the time. Love how it’s not just about the xenomorph
This is my favourite of the new Jack Frey covers that I did recently. Glad to be coming out of the creative dark place I've spent most of this year.
September 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This is my favourite of the new Jack Frey covers that I did recently. Glad to be coming out of the creative dark place I've spent most of this year.
The first Detective Inspector Simon Wise crime thriller is 99p on Amazon UK this month.
September 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The first Detective Inspector Simon Wise crime thriller is 99p on Amazon UK this month.
Before The Last War, there was Jack Frey. Some new covers for an old friend. Available at your nearest Amazon store
August 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Before The Last War, there was Jack Frey. Some new covers for an old friend. Available at your nearest Amazon store
I love Full Tilt, a bonkers sci-fi samurai crime noir rollercoaster of a ride. If you can grab a digital copy, do so and thank me later
Here is the whole double page spread that those panels are from. There are about 80+ two pagers in the book.
August 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I love Full Tilt, a bonkers sci-fi samurai crime noir rollercoaster of a ride. If you can grab a digital copy, do so and thank me later
