Mike Bockoven
@mikebockoven.bsky.social
The guy who wrote FantasticLand. And other books, if you're interested.
I am using the spooky holiday as a shameless reminder that my 4th novel, "Come Knocking" has an audiobook available now. I've included one of my favorite (out of context) passages.
Ryan Haugen and Jennifer Pickens did a great job with the novel.
Ryan Haugen and Jennifer Pickens did a great job with the novel.
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I am using the spooky holiday as a shameless reminder that my 4th novel, "Come Knocking" has an audiobook available now. I've included one of my favorite (out of context) passages.
Ryan Haugen and Jennifer Pickens did a great job with the novel.
Ryan Haugen and Jennifer Pickens did a great job with the novel.
I was fortunate enough to catch @tmbg.bsky.social in the opening show of "The Big Tour" last night and extremely fortunate to take my wife kids, who are getting harder to get together in one place as we all get older and busier.
It was my favorite weirdo band with my favorite band of weirdos.
It was my favorite weirdo band with my favorite band of weirdos.
September 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I was fortunate enough to catch @tmbg.bsky.social in the opening show of "The Big Tour" last night and extremely fortunate to take my wife kids, who are getting harder to get together in one place as we all get older and busier.
It was my favorite weirdo band with my favorite band of weirdos.
It was my favorite weirdo band with my favorite band of weirdos.
Well, that’s a hell of a thing.
If there are any teachers out there who have questions or might want me to talk to their class about FantasticLand, shoot me a DM.
If there are any teachers out there who have questions or might want me to talk to their class about FantasticLand, shoot me a DM.
September 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Well, that’s a hell of a thing.
If there are any teachers out there who have questions or might want me to talk to their class about FantasticLand, shoot me a DM.
If there are any teachers out there who have questions or might want me to talk to their class about FantasticLand, shoot me a DM.
For those of you who have been curious, the audio of “Come Knocking” is currently in production and is due to be out before Halloween his year. I will update when I know more, but it’s coming and I can’t wait.
August 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
For those of you who have been curious, the audio of “Come Knocking” is currently in production and is due to be out before Halloween his year. I will update when I know more, but it’s coming and I can’t wait.
Today is the final day for the Ghostland board game kickstarter from my fellow horror head Duncan Ralston. I have a short story as part of an anthology that comes with the board game which is only available here. If you’re a board game person, give it a look.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
August 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Today is the final day for the Ghostland board game kickstarter from my fellow horror head Duncan Ralston. I have a short story as part of an anthology that comes with the board game which is only available here. If you’re a board game person, give it a look.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
I absolutely hate to do this but my latest, "Come Knocking" is stalling out in terms of reviews. If you read it and have thoughts (seriously, positive or negative!) can these weiner dogs lightly encourage you to leave a review? Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Good Reads, wherever. I appreciate it.
July 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I absolutely hate to do this but my latest, "Come Knocking" is stalling out in terms of reviews. If you read it and have thoughts (seriously, positive or negative!) can these weiner dogs lightly encourage you to leave a review? Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Good Reads, wherever. I appreciate it.
I want to extend my intense gratitude to everyone who made the launch day of my 4th novel, "Come Knocking" an amazing one. From my friends at Rooted Books & Gifts to everyone on Bookstagram (and Bluesky) to shared their excitement to everyone who bought the book, I am so grateful for you.
July 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I want to extend my intense gratitude to everyone who made the launch day of my 4th novel, "Come Knocking" an amazing one. From my friends at Rooted Books & Gifts to everyone on Bookstagram (and Bluesky) to shared their excitement to everyone who bought the book, I am so grateful for you.
I know my new book drops tomorrow (more on that soon) but I HAD to share this. My new friend Courtney Farrington just shared this tattoo of the Warhogs from FantasticLand, my first novel.
This is beyond cool. Thanks for sharing, Courtney. Our mutual friends owe you a postcard :)
This is beyond cool. Thanks for sharing, Courtney. Our mutual friends owe you a postcard :)
June 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I know my new book drops tomorrow (more on that soon) but I HAD to share this. My new friend Courtney Farrington just shared this tattoo of the Warhogs from FantasticLand, my first novel.
This is beyond cool. Thanks for sharing, Courtney. Our mutual friends owe you a postcard :)
This is beyond cool. Thanks for sharing, Courtney. Our mutual friends owe you a postcard :)
I had a great talk with Kyler from Salt Lake Dirt about my new novel, living in the middle of the country and the horror books that messed us up. I appreciate the chance to be on this show.
saltlakedirt.com/tv-%26-film/...
saltlakedirt.com/tv-%26-film/...
June 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I had a great talk with Kyler from Salt Lake Dirt about my new novel, living in the middle of the country and the horror books that messed us up. I appreciate the chance to be on this show.
saltlakedirt.com/tv-%26-film/...
saltlakedirt.com/tv-%26-film/...
May I share a positive review, please?
I cannot take a compliment well so I will just say that’s exactly what I was going for and the review is incredible. Thank you Anna Rose!
You can order Come Knocking here: www.skyhorsepublishing.com/978151078344...
I cannot take a compliment well so I will just say that’s exactly what I was going for and the review is incredible. Thank you Anna Rose!
You can order Come Knocking here: www.skyhorsepublishing.com/978151078344...
June 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
May I share a positive review, please?
I cannot take a compliment well so I will just say that’s exactly what I was going for and the review is incredible. Thank you Anna Rose!
You can order Come Knocking here: www.skyhorsepublishing.com/978151078344...
I cannot take a compliment well so I will just say that’s exactly what I was going for and the review is incredible. Thank you Anna Rose!
You can order Come Knocking here: www.skyhorsepublishing.com/978151078344...
"Proud" doesn't cover it.
Not even close.
Not even close.
May 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"Proud" doesn't cover it.
Not even close.
Not even close.
Last night, while I was still galavanting in the Atlantic, my kid premiered her horror comedy short film as part of her final at the University of Nebraska Lincoln EMA program.
I'm intensely proud of ya, kid.
I'm intensely proud of ya, kid.
May 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Last night, while I was still galavanting in the Atlantic, my kid premiered her horror comedy short film as part of her final at the University of Nebraska Lincoln EMA program.
I'm intensely proud of ya, kid.
I'm intensely proud of ya, kid.
I can't tell you why seeing my novel for the first time in an airport was so powerful for me, but it was.
I'm in Denver and the staff of the Tattered Cover were very kind to let me sign that copy.
I'm in Denver and the staff of the Tattered Cover were very kind to let me sign that copy.
March 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I can't tell you why seeing my novel for the first time in an airport was so powerful for me, but it was.
I'm in Denver and the staff of the Tattered Cover were very kind to let me sign that copy.
I'm in Denver and the staff of the Tattered Cover were very kind to let me sign that copy.
@bjack_attack on Instagram made this piece based on my first novel.
People sometimes ask what the best part of being an author is and this is the answer - when my stuff inspires more stuff. I love when it happens.
People sometimes ask what the best part of being an author is and this is the answer - when my stuff inspires more stuff. I love when it happens.
March 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
@bjack_attack on Instagram made this piece based on my first novel.
People sometimes ask what the best part of being an author is and this is the answer - when my stuff inspires more stuff. I love when it happens.
People sometimes ask what the best part of being an author is and this is the answer - when my stuff inspires more stuff. I love when it happens.
Barnes & Noble has been very good to my books. If you are a B&N Rewards member you can preorder the rerelease of my third novel, “Killing It” at a 25% discount. This rerelease through Datura is exciting to me and I appreciate all the work that went into it.
Thank you for considering it.
Thank you for considering it.
February 6, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Barnes & Noble has been very good to my books. If you are a B&N Rewards member you can preorder the rerelease of my third novel, “Killing It” at a 25% discount. This rerelease through Datura is exciting to me and I appreciate all the work that went into it.
Thank you for considering it.
Thank you for considering it.
I received my paperback copy of "Killing It" in the mail today from the fine people at Datura. They did a great job and you can preorder it now.
January 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I received my paperback copy of "Killing It" in the mail today from the fine people at Datura. They did a great job and you can preorder it now.
My kid writes for the UNL humor magazine and did this little piece y'all might find relevant.
January 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
My kid writes for the UNL humor magazine and did this little piece y'all might find relevant.
I wrote a few updates including a synopsis of my new novel, details on a re-release, a bit of FantasticLand news and a story about a very cool moment I got to witness between author and reader.
mikebockoven.com/a-few-notes-...
mikebockoven.com/a-few-notes-...
January 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I wrote a few updates including a synopsis of my new novel, details on a re-release, a bit of FantasticLand news and a story about a very cool moment I got to witness between author and reader.
mikebockoven.com/a-few-notes-...
mikebockoven.com/a-few-notes-...
I've had worse 5 days before Christmas.
December 21, 2024 at 12:41 AM
I've had worse 5 days before Christmas.
Shelock is not a fan of laundry day.
December 8, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Shelock is not a fan of laundry day.
Hell...and I cannot stress this enough...yes!
December 6, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Hell...and I cannot stress this enough...yes!