Michael D. Burnside
@michaeldburnside.bsky.social
Writer, Business Analyst, RPG Player, Flight Sim Enthusiast, Dog and Cat owner, Lucky Husband, Over-Thinker, Anxiety Driven Human.
Trying to write more. If only I could stick to one project. I'm putting the sci-fi novel on hold while I try to get a quick sci fi short story done. Then I can get back to the sci-fi novel and then back to the fantasy novel. #amwriting but not very effectively.
July 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Trying to write more. If only I could stick to one project. I'm putting the sci-fi novel on hold while I try to get a quick sci fi short story done. Then I can get back to the sci-fi novel and then back to the fantasy novel. #amwriting but not very effectively.
My short Sci Fi story, You Can Call Me Al, is now available in the latest issue of Baubles From Bones. @bfbzine.bsky.social
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May 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My short Sci Fi story, You Can Call Me Al, is now available in the latest issue of Baubles From Bones. @bfbzine.bsky.social
www.baublesfrombones.com/latest-issue...
www.baublesfrombones.com/latest-issue...
After too long a hiatus, I finally got back to working on my sci fi novel again. Maybe it's sci fi horror. It's about a haunted/cursed spaceship. #amwriting
May 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
After too long a hiatus, I finally got back to working on my sci fi novel again. Maybe it's sci fi horror. It's about a haunted/cursed spaceship. #amwriting
Why have all men's clothing and boots become "tactical?" I'm just running errands. I'm not on a night op through a sniper infested forest.
May 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Why have all men's clothing and boots become "tactical?" I'm just running errands. I'm not on a night op through a sniper infested forest.
#writingcommunity how do you feel about short story publishers that don't reply in the case of rejection? I personally avoid submitting to them.
April 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
#writingcommunity how do you feel about short story publishers that don't reply in the case of rejection? I personally avoid submitting to them.
Had to travel for work, and was a bit apprehensive with all the aircraft incidents as of late. It's still safer than travel by car though. And to emphasize that, my flight landed safely and then I was blocked from my shuttle bus by a car catching fire.
April 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Had to travel for work, and was a bit apprehensive with all the aircraft incidents as of late. It's still safer than travel by car though. And to emphasize that, my flight landed safely and then I was blocked from my shuttle bus by a car catching fire.
The bad: while I was testing a new notification system, a bunch of emails were dispatched to users who did not expect them.
The good: The notification system works.
The extra good: The notification emails did not contain US combat operation plans.
The good: The notification system works.
The extra good: The notification emails did not contain US combat operation plans.
March 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The bad: while I was testing a new notification system, a bunch of emails were dispatched to users who did not expect them.
The good: The notification system works.
The extra good: The notification emails did not contain US combat operation plans.
The good: The notification system works.
The extra good: The notification emails did not contain US combat operation plans.
Just got my first acceptance of the year! #writingcommunity
March 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Just got my first acceptance of the year! #writingcommunity
Short story authors - What is the highest number of rejections one of your stories racked up before getting accepted? Mine is 19. #writingcommunity
March 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Short story authors - What is the highest number of rejections one of your stories racked up before getting accepted? Mine is 19. #writingcommunity
I'm stuck on my latest short story. It's blocking me from getting back to work on the two novels that won't sell. #writingcommunity
March 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I'm stuck on my latest short story. It's blocking me from getting back to work on the two novels that won't sell. #writingcommunity
The level of confusion in the Federal Gov has reached absurd levels.
Musk: "Respond to the email or be fired!
Every dept head: "Don't respond to that!"
Musk: "You better!"
Musk: "Respond to the email or be fired!
Every dept head: "Don't respond to that!"
Musk: "You better!"
February 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The level of confusion in the Federal Gov has reached absurd levels.
Musk: "Respond to the email or be fired!
Every dept head: "Don't respond to that!"
Musk: "You better!"
Musk: "Respond to the email or be fired!
Every dept head: "Don't respond to that!"
Musk: "You better!"
Automated doors don't always open for me, and I often get in arguments with them about whether I exist or not.
I don't usually win these arguments.
I don't usually win these arguments.
February 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Automated doors don't always open for me, and I often get in arguments with them about whether I exist or not.
I don't usually win these arguments.
I don't usually win these arguments.
Working on two novels at the same time is a bad idea, so I've started to write a short story to get my mind off it. #indecisive #amwriting #wip
January 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Working on two novels at the same time is a bad idea, so I've started to write a short story to get my mind off it. #indecisive #amwriting #wip
Sometimes people will do outrageous things to see if they have the power to get away with them, and Elon now realizes he does.
January 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Sometimes people will do outrageous things to see if they have the power to get away with them, and Elon now realizes he does.
I can't decide between working on a #Scifi novel and a #fantasy one, so I'm working on both, which is a terrible idea if I want to get either finished this year. #amwriting
January 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I can't decide between working on a #Scifi novel and a #fantasy one, so I'm working on both, which is a terrible idea if I want to get either finished this year. #amwriting
Many of you have probably noticed that my efforts to get us back to the proper timeline have failed. I'm sorry. I will keep trying. In the meantime, stay safe, drink a comforting beverage, and try your best to be kind.
January 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Many of you have probably noticed that my efforts to get us back to the proper timeline have failed. I'm sorry. I will keep trying. In the meantime, stay safe, drink a comforting beverage, and try your best to be kind.
Hi to all my friends that are abandoning all other social media save this one. I'd visit in person, but there's snow everywhere.
January 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hi to all my friends that are abandoning all other social media save this one. I'd visit in person, but there's snow everywhere.
The weeks leading up to Christmas are always the worst. It's dark, cold, and work is always trying to cram last minute projects in and half the folks you need are gone and the rest wish they were.
December 10, 2024 at 2:20 PM
The weeks leading up to Christmas are always the worst. It's dark, cold, and work is always trying to cram last minute projects in and half the folks you need are gone and the rest wish they were.
I've racked up a few short story rejections and not had much motivation to resubmit. Maybe I'll just start fresh in the new year.
December 5, 2024 at 1:34 PM
I've racked up a few short story rejections and not had much motivation to resubmit. Maybe I'll just start fresh in the new year.
Long ago, my first attempt at a novel went off the rails, so now I write out all the setting details, character descriptions, and outline everything before I even start to write the actual novel. But maybe I'm overpreparing? #writingcommunity
December 2, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Long ago, my first attempt at a novel went off the rails, so now I write out all the setting details, character descriptions, and outline everything before I even start to write the actual novel. But maybe I'm overpreparing? #writingcommunity
Anyone ever sneeze so many times in a row that you are literally out of breath by the time you stop?
December 1, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Anyone ever sneeze so many times in a row that you are literally out of breath by the time you stop?