Michael Bailey
@nettirw.bsky.social
Writer / Editor / Publisher
FOREVER VELVETEEN, a sequel to THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, will be available December 2nd, 2025. Written by yours truly and illustrated by @vincentchong.bsky.social. Hardcover only.
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
FOREVER VELVETEEN, a sequel to THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, will be available December 2nd, 2025. Written by yours truly and illustrated by @vincentchong.bsky.social. Hardcover only.
There are new guidelines for VIEWS FROM THE OVERLOOK (the anthology tie-in to @stephenking.bsky.social's THE SHINING). As @jamieflanagan.com puts it: "Listen. Learn. Adapt." Now includes a 24-hour open window, no cap in submissions, and more names revealed. jamieflanagan.com/guidelines-2
October 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
There are new guidelines for VIEWS FROM THE OVERLOOK (the anthology tie-in to @stephenking.bsky.social's THE SHINING). As @jamieflanagan.com puts it: "Listen. Learn. Adapt." Now includes a 24-hour open window, no cap in submissions, and more names revealed. jamieflanagan.com/guidelines-2
I posted about the recently announced anthology tie-in to Stephen King's THE SHINING (edited by @jamieflanagan.com) and mentioned it includes someone who shares my name. To clarify, it's me (some asked). Want to be a part of it? Check out @chuckpalahniuk.bsky.social's newsletter for more info.
October 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I posted about the recently announced anthology tie-in to Stephen King's THE SHINING (edited by @jamieflanagan.com) and mentioned it includes someone who shares my name. To clarify, it's me (some asked). Want to be a part of it? Check out @chuckpalahniuk.bsky.social's newsletter for more info.
Congratulations to @jamieflanagan.com and everyone involved with this anthology rooted in Stephen King's THE SHINING.
Chelsea Cain, Johnny Compton, Mike Flanagan, Christopher Golden, Justina Ireland, Ai Jiang, Alma Katsu, Brian Keene, Daniel Knauf, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Palahniuk, and me.
Chelsea Cain, Johnny Compton, Mike Flanagan, Christopher Golden, Justina Ireland, Ai Jiang, Alma Katsu, Brian Keene, Daniel Knauf, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Palahniuk, and me.
October 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Congratulations to @jamieflanagan.com and everyone involved with this anthology rooted in Stephen King's THE SHINING.
Chelsea Cain, Johnny Compton, Mike Flanagan, Christopher Golden, Justina Ireland, Ai Jiang, Alma Katsu, Brian Keene, Daniel Knauf, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Palahniuk, and me.
Chelsea Cain, Johnny Compton, Mike Flanagan, Christopher Golden, Justina Ireland, Ai Jiang, Alma Katsu, Brian Keene, Daniel Knauf, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Palahniuk, and me.
Silent me means a busy me, but here's an update on a not-so-silent project, SILENT NIGHTMARES, co-edited with Chuck Palahniuk for Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. This incredible anthology will include illustrations by @orionzangaraart.bsky.social, so here's a teaser.
October 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Silent me means a busy me, but here's an update on a not-so-silent project, SILENT NIGHTMARES, co-edited with Chuck Palahniuk for Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. This incredible anthology will include illustrations by @orionzangaraart.bsky.social, so here's a teaser.
IT'S THE END IF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (current book I'm reading, and also the state of the planet), but my copy is bound UPSIDE-DOWN! Is this by design, or did the printer know I like things a little backward? Anyone else see the same?
September 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
IT'S THE END IF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT (current book I'm reading, and also the state of the planet), but my copy is bound UPSIDE-DOWN! Is this by design, or did the printer know I like things a little backward? Anyone else see the same?
The first two volumes of YOU, HUMAN return to regular eBook prices soon, so you have the rest of this weekend to snag them discounted. Lots of copies moving, which is always nice and supports future books.
September 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The first two volumes of YOU, HUMAN return to regular eBook prices soon, so you have the rest of this weekend to snag them discounted. Lots of copies moving, which is always nice and supports future books.
YOU, HUMAN: Get it all, digitally, for under 3 bucks. 200,000 words of dark science fiction.
September 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
YOU, HUMAN: Get it all, digitally, for under 3 bucks. 200,000 words of dark science fiction.
YOU, HUMAN, Vol. 2 is currently a BookBub deal.
September 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
YOU, HUMAN, Vol. 2 is currently a BookBub deal.
New mirror for the casa.
July 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
New mirror for the casa.
It's a good day to support independent press and to remember that our fight for freedom is far from over.
July 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It's a good day to support independent press and to remember that our fight for freedom is far from over.
Happy book birthday to YOU, HUMAN: Vol. 2, available today wherever books are sold, simultaneously in hardcover, paperback, and eBook. One of the most highly anticipated anthologies of dark science fiction is finally here! nettirw.com/anthologies
July 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy book birthday to YOU, HUMAN: Vol. 2, available today wherever books are sold, simultaneously in hardcover, paperback, and eBook. One of the most highly anticipated anthologies of dark science fiction is finally here! nettirw.com/anthologies
Dragonfruit flower ... time to fertilize.
June 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Dragonfruit flower ... time to fertilize.
I am late to the game, but finally going in. If anything, this will be my favorite part of this movie, a simple splash screen giving credit where credit's due (to @paultremblay.bsky.social). And it's @mnightshyamalan.bsky.social , so it will be pretty and atmospheric and other things.
June 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I am late to the game, but finally going in. If anything, this will be my favorite part of this movie, a simple splash screen giving credit where credit's due (to @paultremblay.bsky.social). And it's @mnightshyamalan.bsky.social , so it will be pretty and atmospheric and other things.
Who's a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards for anthologies? FUMPTRUCK and all its contributors, that's who.
June 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Who's a finalist for the National Indie Excellence Awards for anthologies? FUMPTRUCK and all its contributors, that's who.
A friendly reminder to always do a little research / reading before sending queries or proposals. There's always a little wiggle room when becoming friends or project buddies, but there's only so much wiggle room to spare.
May 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A friendly reminder to always do a little research / reading before sending queries or proposals. There's always a little wiggle room when becoming friends or project buddies, but there's only so much wiggle room to spare.
Back from California with a real certificate, a ribbon / medal, a rock, a glass book, some silver stickers, and a proof copy of the latest. Not pictured: all the stuff that won't fit in this picture.
May 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Back from California with a real certificate, a ribbon / medal, a rock, a glass book, some silver stickers, and a proof copy of the latest. Not pictured: all the stuff that won't fit in this picture.
Ha! Still making FUMPTRUCK waves...
May 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Ha! Still making FUMPTRUCK waves...
THE LIBRARY OF THE UNDEAD. This is just the beginning.
May 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
THE LIBRARY OF THE UNDEAD. This is just the beginning.
FUMPTRUCK is still killing it in the indie book world. Now an anthology finalist for the Indie Book Awards! Once again, congratulations to all the contributors.
May 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
FUMPTRUCK is still killing it in the indie book world. Now an anthology finalist for the Indie Book Awards! Once again, congratulations to all the contributors.
Everyone nominated for the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social's Bram Stoker Award seems to be posting selfies with their certificates. Since I'm in Costa Rica and mine (my 10th!) is in California until I can get there, I decided to make my own for now to keep on the fridge.
April 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Everyone nominated for the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social's Bram Stoker Award seems to be posting selfies with their certificates. Since I'm in Costa Rica and mine (my 10th!) is in California until I can get there, I decided to make my own for now to keep on the fridge.
The SILENT NIGHTMARES full Table of Contents will be announced Monday, 04/28. Out of 2,138 total submissions, @chuckpalahniuk.bsky.social and I ultimately chose 6 to play along with our invited authors. This line-up is filled with legends and future legends. Any guesses?
April 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The SILENT NIGHTMARES full Table of Contents will be announced Monday, 04/28. Out of 2,138 total submissions, @chuckpalahniuk.bsky.social and I ultimately chose 6 to play along with our invited authors. This line-up is filled with legends and future legends. Any guesses?
I haven't been on social media much (which means I am about to announce major book-related things soon), but I had to drop in for a very happy book birthday to two of my favorite people on the planet: @nytebird45.bsky.social & Jamal Hodge. EVERYTHING ENDLESS is available now. Get it!
April 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I haven't been on social media much (which means I am about to announce major book-related things soon), but I had to drop in for a very happy book birthday to two of my favorite people on the planet: @nytebird45.bsky.social & Jamal Hodge. EVERYTHING ENDLESS is available now. Get it!
No one is going to be ready for THE LIBRARY OF THE UNDEAD when the initial line-up of contributing writers drops. It's insane, and big. Very big. And speaking of incredible anthologies in the works, expect the final line-up for SILENT NIGHTMARES soon!
April 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
No one is going to be ready for THE LIBRARY OF THE UNDEAD when the initial line-up of contributing writers drops. It's insane, and big. Very big. And speaking of incredible anthologies in the works, expect the final line-up for SILENT NIGHTMARES soon!