Mike Tefft
@miketefft.bsky.social
Software Engineer by day, steampunk writer, musician, and Star Trek fan the rest of the time. http://reluctantauthor.com
Last night, we saw Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm
September 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Last night, we saw Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm
Happy Star Trek Day!
Star Trek has been a big part of my life and partially responsible for why I’m a writer: reluctantauthor.com/from-star-tr...
Live long and prosper and enjoy whichever incarnation of Star Trek you enjoy! 🪐📚
Star Trek has been a big part of my life and partially responsible for why I’m a writer: reluctantauthor.com/from-star-tr...
Live long and prosper and enjoy whichever incarnation of Star Trek you enjoy! 🪐📚
September 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Happy Star Trek Day!
Star Trek has been a big part of my life and partially responsible for why I’m a writer: reluctantauthor.com/from-star-tr...
Live long and prosper and enjoy whichever incarnation of Star Trek you enjoy! 🪐📚
Star Trek has been a big part of my life and partially responsible for why I’m a writer: reluctantauthor.com/from-star-tr...
Live long and prosper and enjoy whichever incarnation of Star Trek you enjoy! 🪐📚
Selling my books at the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival
September 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Selling my books at the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival
Today's the official launch day for my new book, The Reluctant Fugitive. You can order it here: books2read.com/u/br8QOW
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Available now at your favorite digital store!
The Reluctant Fugitive by Michael Tefft
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September 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Today's the official launch day for my new book, The Reluctant Fugitive. You can order it here: books2read.com/u/br8QOW
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Just a reminder that my new book comes out on Friday, September 5th and I’ll be selling it and all my books at the Literary Tent at Guernsey Memorial Library at Colorscape Chenango in Norwich, Ny on Saturday, September 6th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday, September 7th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
September 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Just a reminder that my new book comes out on Friday, September 5th and I’ll be selling it and all my books at the Literary Tent at Guernsey Memorial Library at Colorscape Chenango in Norwich, Ny on Saturday, September 6th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday, September 7th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Since today is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, here’s the ginger cat I appreciate every day
September 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Since today is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, here’s the ginger cat I appreciate every day
How my love of Star Trek led me to become a steampunk author: reluctantauthor.com/from-star-tr...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:08 AM
How my love of Star Trek led me to become a steampunk author: reluctantauthor.com/from-star-tr...
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Malcolm's and Joan's marriage was postponed once before. Will they actually be wed? Find out on September 5 with the release of The Reluctant Fugitive, available for pre-order here: books2read.com/u/br8QOW
August 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Malcolm's and Joan's marriage was postponed once before. Will they actually be wed? Find out on September 5 with the release of The Reluctant Fugitive, available for pre-order here: books2read.com/u/br8QOW
Malcolm's and Joan's marriage was postponed once before. Will they actually be wed? Find out on September 5 with the release of The Reluctant Fugitive, available for pre-order here: books2read.com/u/br8QOW
August 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Malcolm's and Joan's marriage was postponed once before. Will they actually be wed? Find out on September 5 with the release of The Reluctant Fugitive, available for pre-order here: books2read.com/u/br8QOW
I finally posted a new entry on my website...with exciting book news!
reluctantauthor.com/a-voice-emer...
reluctantauthor.com/a-voice-emer...
A Voice Emerges From The Darkness | The Reluctant Author
reluctantauthor.com
July 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I finally posted a new entry on my website...with exciting book news!
reluctantauthor.com/a-voice-emer...
reluctantauthor.com/a-voice-emer...
I just finished the final edits on my fourth steampunk book! Now on to publishing…
July 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I just finished the final edits on my fourth steampunk book! Now on to publishing…
I actually had a productive author business day - ordered a Square to be able to process credit cards, applied to sell my books at a local arts festival, and ordered QR cards so people can buy the ebooks easily!
April 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I actually had a productive author business day - ordered a Square to be able to process credit cards, applied to sell my books at a local arts festival, and ordered QR cards so people can buy the ebooks easily!
Yesterday marked the tenth anniversary of the release of my first novel, The Reluctant Captain. Since then I’ve published two more with the fourth in editing right now. To quote the Grateful Dead, “What a long strange trip it’s been.”
March 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Yesterday marked the tenth anniversary of the release of my first novel, The Reluctant Captain. Since then I’ve published two more with the fourth in editing right now. To quote the Grateful Dead, “What a long strange trip it’s been.”
I finished the initial draft of my fourth book!
January 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I finished the initial draft of my fourth book!
Have a Merry (Steampunk) Christmas!!
December 25, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Have a Merry (Steampunk) Christmas!!
My books got a photo shoot because they are much more photogenic than their author
December 3, 2024 at 11:57 AM
My books got a photo shoot because they are much more photogenic than their author
Since I’ve gotten a lot more followers here, I thought I’d introduce myself: I’m a software engineer who is an independent steampunk writer, cat dad, and trumpet player who plays in 5 different bands and a huge Star Trek fan - my book series was indirectly inspired by Scotty
November 23, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Since I’ve gotten a lot more followers here, I thought I’d introduce myself: I’m a software engineer who is an independent steampunk writer, cat dad, and trumpet player who plays in 5 different bands and a huge Star Trek fan - my book series was indirectly inspired by Scotty
I gave an author talk last night at a local coffeehouse and no one showed up. But I did record it:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JD-p...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JD-p...
Books at The Nook - Interview with Michael Tefft - November 14, 2024
YouTube video by Mike Tefft
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November 16, 2024 at 1:31 AM
I gave an author talk last night at a local coffeehouse and no one showed up. But I did record it:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JD-p...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=JD-p...
Me living my dream job at Trekconderoga
May 19, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Me living my dream job at Trekconderoga
A steampunk author and his newest book (coming 4/23)
April 20, 2024 at 11:16 PM
A steampunk author and his newest book (coming 4/23)
Nine years ago yesterday, I did my very first signing for my first novel. Tuesday, my third novel is release (The Reluctant Spacfarer) and I’m already at work in the fourth.
April 12, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Nine years ago yesterday, I did my very first signing for my first novel. Tuesday, my third novel is release (The Reluctant Spacfarer) and I’m already at work in the fourth.
My newest book, The Reluctant Spacefarer, is available for pre-order. It comes out on April 23
books2read.com/u/3JLNYg
books2read.com/u/3JLNYg
April 6, 2024 at 11:57 AM
My newest book, The Reluctant Spacefarer, is available for pre-order. It comes out on April 23
books2read.com/u/3JLNYg
books2read.com/u/3JLNYg