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Michael Wegener
@michaelwegener.bsky.social
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Writer of prime crime (and other) fiction. Former chemist (if there is such a thing) breaking bad on the page.
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Knew it - poser. 😏
November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
michaelwegener.bsky.social
Oh yes, I see something similar crystallize with unicorns and Paw Patrol. 😁
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Great movie too. 😁
November 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Cute. My 4yo doesn't want to put on undies. Or socks. Or pants. Or a jacket. Depends on the day.
I guess she's also drinking my soul. 😅
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
michaelwegener.bsky.social
Pleasure sharing the TOC of SNAFU with you. I enjoyed Plague Pit a lot. Since both our stories feature a mysterious black ooze, I felt right at home. 😁
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Also available on Medium...

medium.com/@the.yard/ne...
November 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Angry at the rising threat of fascism and Christian nationalism? Want a book that offers a biting critique of both of those things?

I have you covered:
books2read.com/u/m27rzr
#darkfantasy #horror #books
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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“…like nothing I’ve ever read before in my life.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“…transcends genre boundaries and delivers a must-read tale.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“…had a ton of fun reading it, but did so in a cold sweat.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What The Dead Can Do hardcover 14% off on Zon today! grab it!

a.co/d/8u095fM thnx @gabino.bsky.social 🙌
pic of flap copy: When a commercial flight crashes, all 184 people on board perish—with the singular exception of a two-year-old boy named Ethan, who’s entrusted to family friends Matthew and Nicole per his late parents’ wishes. From the afterlife, Ethan’s parents, Tag and Amanda, watch helplessly as Nicole’s secret addictions, the family’s financial struggles, and the public’s fascination with their story ignite events that threaten their son’s welfare. Soon, Amanda’s grief turns into an insidious obsession: Ethan belongs with her and no one else, and she sets out to reunite with her son by any means possible—including killing Ethan herself. After Amanda learns how to possess the living, only Tag stands in her way. He must protect his child, even if the consequences of his actions mean he may never see his wife or son again.
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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If you're not going to read a sci-fi detective comedy narrated by a footnoting coffee-machine robot, what is even the point of being literate?

“This zany, uproarious mystery is a constant delight.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

www.amazon.com/Great-Americ...

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Private detective Frank Harken could really, really use a cup of coffee. Can you blame him? His new case features a missing woman, a flaky client, a cranky security officer, a mysterious assassin, an overbearing mob boss, an ice-cold enforcer, and the best mini-golf the world has ever seen. Did we mention the fate of millions is at stake? “Stein delivers a madcap sci-fi take on the hard-boiled detective genre in this fun, near-future romp that’s chock-full of rapid-fire wit, tongue-in-cheek literary allusions, and playful futuristic absurdity… Stein keeps the stakes high and the laughs coming … Sure to appeal to fans of Douglas Adams, this zany, uproarious mystery is a constant delight.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Get ready for some super great fun! The Great American Deception is a hilarious (and deeply disturbing) voyage through a futuristic netherworld of caffeinated robots and diet pizza. Somewhere—possibly nowhere—Douglas Adams is sighing pleasurably with a combination of approval and afterlife indigestion.” —Gary Shteyngart, author of Little Failure and Lake Success “The Great American Deception is by far the most enjoyable novel told from the point of view of a futuristic coffee machine I have ever read!” —Ben Schwartz, actor and writer
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Thanks Gabino, safe travels!

I have a new crime story out over at The Yard:
A mother must save her kidnapped daughter in "Nefarious".
theyardcrimeblog.com/2025/11/09/nefarious-crime-fiction/

It's a quick read, it's free - some feedback, maybe right here, would be much appreciated.

#fridayreads
Nefarious - The Yard: Crime Blog
A mother goes to great lengths to protect her child.
theyardcrimeblog.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM