Michael Patrick Hicks | Horror Author and Book Reviewer
@michaelpatrickhicks.com
Author of IN THE END, NOTHING; FRIDAY NIGHT MASSACRE; MASS HYSTERIA. Book reviewer, movie hoarder. He/Him. Reviewer at FanFiAddict.com.
Fuck AI. Fuck Trump.
Website: http://www.michaelpatrickhicks.com
Books: books2read.com/michaelpatrickhicks
Fuck AI. Fuck Trump.
Website: http://www.michaelpatrickhicks.com
Books: books2read.com/michaelpatrickhicks
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Welcome aboard, new followers, and thanks for linking up with me over here! In addition to occasionally being a loudmouth, I also write horror books, some sci-fi, and lots of reviews. If you want a starter pack of my work, check out mybook.to/gPlHIs. Don't be a stranger!
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Cage of Stars by @frasierarmitage.bsky.social is an incredible journey across, and beneath, the surface of an expansive world. Hugely unique in voice and stunningly written.
Who would’ve thought I could care so much about a robot? 🤖
My full review is here: fanfiaddict.com/review-cage-...
Who would’ve thought I could care so much about a robot? 🤖
My full review is here: fanfiaddict.com/review-cage-...
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Cage of Stars by @frasierarmitage.bsky.social is an incredible journey across, and beneath, the surface of an expansive world. Hugely unique in voice and stunningly written.
Who would’ve thought I could care so much about a robot? 🤖
My full review is here: fanfiaddict.com/review-cage-...
Who would’ve thought I could care so much about a robot? 🤖
My full review is here: fanfiaddict.com/review-cage-...
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Because I don’t know how to just go to a movie, here’s my quickie review for PREDATOR: BADLANDS, a movie that I freaking loved: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/quickie-revi...
Quickie Review: Predator: Badlands
Exploring horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Because I don’t know how to just go to a movie, here’s my quickie review for PREDATOR: BADLANDS, a movie that I freaking loved: from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io/quickie-revi...
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Get this cool book and get my COOL COVER!!! 😎😎😎
There's less than 48 HOURS LEFT to back THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT on Kickstarter, and we're only about 13 backers from reaching our goal! Don't miss out on these exclusive covers by @stollcomics.bsky.social, @ryleeart.bsky.social, and @comixbychloe.bsky.social! www.kickstarter.com/projects/djt...
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Get this cool book and get my COOL COVER!!! 😎😎😎
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"When Siskel and Ebert used their platform to champion a picture that lacked the marketing budget of major studio releases, they single-handedly motivated potential audience members from around the country to see it,” reflects Matt Fagerholm on the 50th Anniversary of SISKEL AND EBERT.
A Duo Unlike Any Other: On the Fiftieth Anniversary of “Siskel & Ebert” | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
A former editor at the site and expert on the history of Roger Ebert looks back on the 50th anniversary of Siskel & Ebert.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"When Siskel and Ebert used their platform to champion a picture that lacked the marketing budget of major studio releases, they single-handedly motivated potential audience members from around the country to see it,” reflects Matt Fagerholm on the 50th Anniversary of SISKEL AND EBERT.
Rightly so. Such a fantastic book! I raved about it sometime ago, so it's nice to see Time Magazine is finally catching up with me.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Rightly so. Such a fantastic book! I raved about it sometime ago, so it's nice to see Time Magazine is finally catching up with me.
www.michaelpatrickhicks.com/blog/the-buf...
www.michaelpatrickhicks.com/blog/the-buf...
Nice to see all these Epstein Didn't Kill Himself jokes cropping up again.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Nice to see all these Epstein Didn't Kill Himself jokes cropping up again.
Goddamn, I could really go for a new Isiah Coleridge book right about now. I hope @lairdbarron.bsky.social is doing well.
November 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Goddamn, I could really go for a new Isiah Coleridge book right about now. I hope @lairdbarron.bsky.social is doing well.
Good thing she didn't quote a particular Bob Marley song, otherwise @safety.bsky.app might've swatted her.
The account owner of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social was suspended for 72 hours for expressing a desire to shoot the author of an article. The post, made 11/10, stated: "I want to shoot the author of this article just to watch him die." 1/2
November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Good thing she didn't quote a particular Bob Marley song, otherwise @safety.bsky.app might've swatted her.
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there's like a dozen videos of Trump being like "i love being a pedophile!" but i'm supposed to believe an email is gonna take him down?
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
there's like a dozen videos of Trump being like "i love being a pedophile!" but i'm supposed to believe an email is gonna take him down?
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straight up, if you like the work people do, supporting creator-owned is the only way for them to keep doing it. aside from the ~10 people who are always at the top, it's a constant clawing for readers for everybody else
It's a high time for the direct market, but non-licensed comics — i.e. creator-owned + other original comics — are going through a "wildly unpredictable" period.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
In this week's feature, I talked to creators about navigating this uncertain time, what's fueling it, and how it's affecting their plans.
“It's Wildly Unpredictable”: Creators on Navigating an Uncertain Time for Non-Licensed Comics - SKTCHD
It’s a great time for the direct market. 1 Comic shops are thriving, new readers are getting onboard, and veteran fans are excited as well. More than that, the comics themselves are good, which genera...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
straight up, if you like the work people do, supporting creator-owned is the only way for them to keep doing it. aside from the ~10 people who are always at the top, it's a constant clawing for readers for everybody else
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Trump Still Polling Well With Working-Class American Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-still-polling-well-with-working-class-american-pedophiles/
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump Still Polling Well With Working-Class American Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-still-polling-well-with-working-class-american-pedophiles/
For the afternoon crowd: I'm talking about today's just-released issue of @cjward.bsky.social @tristansbones.bsky.social EVENT HORIZON comic, WARHAMMER: DROPSITE MASSACRE, and the audiobook of HELL DIVERS VII: WARRIORS.
A new ...In Brief is up! Today, I'm talking about the latest Warhammer book, DROPSITE MASSACRE, Hell Divers VII in audio, and the just-released third issue of EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT.
Google won't list my website, so clicks and shares are appreciated!
www.michaelpatrickhicks.com/blog/in-brief
Google won't list my website, so clicks and shares are appreciated!
www.michaelpatrickhicks.com/blog/in-brief
Warhammer, Hell Divers, and Dark Descent… In Brief — Michael Patrick Hicks
Author and reviewer Michael Patrick Hicks dives into the hell of the Dropsite Massacre and the Chaos Realm of Event Horizon: Dark Descent in this batch of quick reviews!
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November 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
For the afternoon crowd: I'm talking about today's just-released issue of @cjward.bsky.social @tristansbones.bsky.social EVENT HORIZON comic, WARHAMMER: DROPSITE MASSACRE, and the audiobook of HELL DIVERS VII: WARRIORS.
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"You can't un-invent AI!" We can't un-invent asbestos either. That doesn't mean we have to use it.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"You can't un-invent AI!" We can't un-invent asbestos either. That doesn't mean we have to use it.
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Do not under any circumstance hand your phone to law enforcement.
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA
A new way to present your ID.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Do not under any circumstance hand your phone to law enforcement.
I'm guessing, and hoping that given Roth's involvement, this isn't based on the Image comic book series of the same name. It doesn't seem to be, at least, but I could be wrong. I haven't read anything from that series yet...
Eli Roth's "insane and terrifying" ICE CREAM MAN unveils its cast, with a first look at star Ari Millen in the titular role.
Meet Eli Roth’s ICE CREAM MAN With First Look At Star And Cast Reveal
Eli Roth's "insane and terrifying" ICE CREAM MAN unveils its cast, with a first look at star Ari Millen in the titular role.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I'm guessing, and hoping that given Roth's involvement, this isn't based on the Image comic book series of the same name. It doesn't seem to be, at least, but I could be wrong. I haven't read anything from that series yet...
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It occurs to me that I don't think I ever read THE BAZAAR OF BAD DREAMS. I likely won't for a while, either; I want to have some unread King books for that eventual day when we no longer have new King books to look forward to.
Another Stephen King short story is making its way to the big screen, this time from his 2015 collection THE BAZAAR OF BAD DREAMS.
Yet Another Stephen King Short Story Is Coming To The Big Screen
Another Stephen King short story is making its way to the big screen, this time from his 2015 collection THE BAZAAR OF BAD DREAMS.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It occurs to me that I don't think I ever read THE BAZAAR OF BAD DREAMS. I likely won't for a while, either; I want to have some unread King books for that eventual day when we no longer have new King books to look forward to.
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My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
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Democrats at every level of power could simply repeat "he must resign" over and over and over again. It's what the GOP would do if the situation were reversed. Further erode his power by pushing him to lash out more.
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Democrats at every level of power could simply repeat "he must resign" over and over and over again. It's what the GOP would do if the situation were reversed. Further erode his power by pushing him to lash out more.
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Please find my fantasy book review for FanFiAddict of The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens below. An excellent grim novella that weaves multiple POVs in the dark aftermath of a battle. fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s... #fantasybooks #booksky #books 💙📚⚔️🐉
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Please find my fantasy book review for FanFiAddict of The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens below. An excellent grim novella that weaves multiple POVs in the dark aftermath of a battle. fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s... #fantasybooks #booksky #books 💙📚⚔️🐉
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Reminder: If you use generative AI for *any of your writing tasks* you are a Slopper not a writer and should be ashamed of yourself. The end.
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Reminder: If you use generative AI for *any of your writing tasks* you are a Slopper not a writer and should be ashamed of yourself. The end.
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A reminder that the President, an adjudicated rapist, a fraud, grifter, murderer, and felon, is also a pedophile.
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A reminder that the President, an adjudicated rapist, a fraud, grifter, murderer, and felon, is also a pedophile.
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me posting autumn leaves while Absolute Bruce fights Eldritch monsters
a man with a beard is smiling and looking up
ALT: a man with a beard is smiling and looking up
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November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
me posting autumn leaves while Absolute Bruce fights Eldritch monsters