Check out the new cover for my short story The Winged Dwarf!
If it makes you want to read the story *for free*, here you go: books.mikestruan.com/TheWingedDwarf
You can also sign up for my newsletter there, which I recommend: It might be the only bookish newsletter with a section written by a corgi!

So, I made a Gantt-chart. It's a thing in my day job.

Now, I'm pleased to report that I'm very much on time with my manuscript. In fact, I'm ahead of time and will soon finish chapter 12, which was scheduled for end of september.

How do you organize your plans?

My current work in progress book is #hopepunk. And that comes with some defiance of the status quo.
Coincidentally that also describes my short story prequel, The Winged Dwarf.
You can get that story and more completely for free in this neat collection!
storyoriginapp.com/to/dyKXrHg

As promised, Dam Breakers✨ is now 0.99$ on Amazon – from Friday to Monday.
If you enjoy some gay romantasy written by a gay man with feelings, portals, and more than a touch of magic, you can grab it here:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDJQTKT8

#gaybooks #mlmbooks #romantasy #indieauthor #queerreads

🌈Pride may be over, but let's be honest: The world needs love and magic, more than ever. That's why I'm lowering the price on my debut novel, Dam Breakers, to just 0.99$ this weekend. If you like some wholesome gay romantasy (and want to support me), give it a lick:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDJQTKT8

I spent all of my free time today world building. For my novel? No!
A good friend called yesterday and *very spontaneously* invited me to a pen&paper weekend. With me as GM. With my experimental completely homebrewn world and campaign. That I thought I still had *months* left to develop.
#rpg #ttrpg

12:23 AM. Ideal time to play.

Hm. Perhaps I should put an octopus into my next story. No clue how I got that idea.
#corgicrew #corgiski

The husband took the corgi to the dog groomer today. He did not like it (the corgi, not the husband. Although the former took his revenge by absolutely drenching the latter by shaking after the shower... But I digress.)
But hey! He looks like a proper loaf of bread again!
#corgicrew #corgiski

Tuesday evening, time to advance chapter 3! There's just one problem: The novel device is guarded by a fearsome beast.

Monday motivation: Late nights, a head full of magic, and unstoppable energy. I'm deep into my new series, and every word feels like a small victory.
What keeps you pushing forward in your creative projects?
#Writing #AuthorLife

This morning, the corgi hopped onto the bed and decided that the night is over. The yawning reveals some serious double standards here!
#corgicrew #corgisky

Hey Bluesky, Mike Struan here – Author of Dam Breakers, husband & corgi owner. Brewing my next novel series full of adventure, love and magic. Get a peek in my free story "The Winged Dwarf" at free-story.mikestruan.com.

What's your fav fantasy trope?
#Fantasy #LGBTQ #Romantasy

It's election day here in Germany and the sun is shining in through the window blinds.
I think I'll work some more on the next chapter after casting my vote, hoping the next four years won't be as right wing heavy as the polls make it seem. If you're in Germany and reading this today: please vote!

I'm so looking forward to being able to write more again next year! Metric tons of ideas burning under my nails.

Looking for a new book to read. What's your favorite fantasy book, preferably with M/M romance elements?

Hey Bluesky!
I'm amazed how civil and nice a social media network can be, compared to other platforms at least. So, I'll give it a go!
Author of Dam Breakers here. If you like Fantasy or LGBT M/M Romantasy, perhaps have a look.
Feel free to add me or ask me anything!