A. McBride, Author
@otherworldswritten.bsky.social
I make things out of words.
Science-Fiction author sharing work completed, planned, and currently in procrastination.
Also sharing shameless self-promotion.
Glad to have you along for the ride!
Science-Fiction author sharing work completed, planned, and currently in procrastination.
Also sharing shameless self-promotion.
Glad to have you along for the ride!
Well, outside of a couple of short stories, it looks like I won't be publishing anything this year.
But the silver lining is that I've been writing up a frenzy. Next year ought to be busy.
But the silver lining is that I've been writing up a frenzy. Next year ought to be busy.
November 15, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Well, outside of a couple of short stories, it looks like I won't be publishing anything this year.
But the silver lining is that I've been writing up a frenzy. Next year ought to be busy.
But the silver lining is that I've been writing up a frenzy. Next year ought to be busy.
In tonight's episode of "Mental Contradictions Theater": I am surprisingly spontaneous in my writing and my real-life encounters with my readers.
But I'll do ten drafts of the same email to them before I hit 'send' and then agonize over whether I could have done a better job.
But I'll do ten drafts of the same email to them before I hit 'send' and then agonize over whether I could have done a better job.
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
In tonight's episode of "Mental Contradictions Theater": I am surprisingly spontaneous in my writing and my real-life encounters with my readers.
But I'll do ten drafts of the same email to them before I hit 'send' and then agonize over whether I could have done a better job.
But I'll do ten drafts of the same email to them before I hit 'send' and then agonize over whether I could have done a better job.
This is all absolutely true.
November 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
This is all absolutely true.
Every year I grow more convinced that we should shave two weeks off January and give them to October. We need more time for Halloween.
November 4, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Every year I grow more convinced that we should shave two weeks off January and give them to October. We need more time for Halloween.
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HAPPY HALLOWE’EN!!! 🎃👻💀
a nightmare before christmas scene with pumpkins and ghosts and the words happy halloween
Alt: a nightmare before christmas scene with pumpkins and ghosts and the words happy halloween
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October 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
HAPPY HALLOWE’EN!!! 🎃👻💀
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Happy Halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃
Wishing a happy Halloween to one and all!
November 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Wishing a happy Halloween to one and all!
Chaucer Doth Speake Truth
🎃Thei did the Mash; thei did the Monstere Mash.
The Monstere Mash: beholde, sepulchral smash!
Thei did the Mash, and it kaughte on moost fast -
Hark, heare the Mash! Forsooth, the Monstere Mash!🎃
The Monstere Mash: beholde, sepulchral smash!
Thei did the Mash, and it kaughte on moost fast -
Hark, heare the Mash! Forsooth, the Monstere Mash!🎃
October 31, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Chaucer Doth Speake Truth
Just about done with a small collection of short stories themed for the winter holidays.
Looks like I won't make my deadline for this year.
But I am way ahead of the curve for next year!
Looks like I won't make my deadline for this year.
But I am way ahead of the curve for next year!
October 30, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Just about done with a small collection of short stories themed for the winter holidays.
Looks like I won't make my deadline for this year.
But I am way ahead of the curve for next year!
Looks like I won't make my deadline for this year.
But I am way ahead of the curve for next year!
I don't know how brillig it was today,
but the toves were damn slithy.
And don't get me started on the borogoves.
but the toves were damn slithy.
And don't get me started on the borogoves.
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I don't know how brillig it was today,
but the toves were damn slithy.
And don't get me started on the borogoves.
but the toves were damn slithy.
And don't get me started on the borogoves.
Had a chance to move around and make some new connections today. Met some fantastic indie authors, and made plans for next year as well as the end of this year.
Halfway through writing a short holiday-themed short story collection. If all goes well, it should be released own time for the holidays.
Halfway through writing a short holiday-themed short story collection. If all goes well, it should be released own time for the holidays.
October 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Had a chance to move around and make some new connections today. Met some fantastic indie authors, and made plans for next year as well as the end of this year.
Halfway through writing a short holiday-themed short story collection. If all goes well, it should be released own time for the holidays.
Halfway through writing a short holiday-themed short story collection. If all goes well, it should be released own time for the holidays.
And you can get my book on Amazon.com, too.
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:49 AM
And you can get my book on Amazon.com, too.
With Halloween coming up, here's a little something for those nights when you love to sleep with the lights on. This is available to order in print or download directly at Apple Books
books.apple.com/us/book/in-t...
books.apple.com/us/book/in-t...
October 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
With Halloween coming up, here's a little something for those nights when you love to sleep with the lights on. This is available to order in print or download directly at Apple Books
books.apple.com/us/book/in-t...
books.apple.com/us/book/in-t...
With Halloween coming up, here's a little something for those nights when you love to sleep with the lights on. This is available to order in print or download directly at Barnes & Noble www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-sha...
October 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
With Halloween coming up, here's a little something for those nights when you love to sleep with the lights on. This is available to order in print or download directly at Barnes & Noble www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-sha...
Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
October 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Had a wonderful time at the Page & Pen Festival. I saw many old friends, made new friends, and even got to sell a few books.
Some earlier readers dropped by to see if I had anything new. Unfortunately, not at this time. Next time, however, I'll have something they'll love. Can't let the gang down.
Some earlier readers dropped by to see if I had anything new. Unfortunately, not at this time. Next time, however, I'll have something they'll love. Can't let the gang down.
October 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Had a wonderful time at the Page & Pen Festival. I saw many old friends, made new friends, and even got to sell a few books.
Some earlier readers dropped by to see if I had anything new. Unfortunately, not at this time. Next time, however, I'll have something they'll love. Can't let the gang down.
Some earlier readers dropped by to see if I had anything new. Unfortunately, not at this time. Next time, however, I'll have something they'll love. Can't let the gang down.
I'll be selling my novel, "In the Shadow of the Dead," at Oviedo Mall's Page and Pen Festival, Saturday October 4.
I'm the guy in the Fedora and Harry Potter glasses.
I'll have my pet skull with me.
Mention that you saw this on Bluesky and get a big discount on the book.
#BookSky #Writing #Booksale
I'm the guy in the Fedora and Harry Potter glasses.
I'll have my pet skull with me.
Mention that you saw this on Bluesky and get a big discount on the book.
#BookSky #Writing #Booksale
October 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This Saturday, if you're in central Florida, please feel free to drop by Oviedo Mall's Page & Pen festival. Fiction and non-fiction writers have gathered for a celebration of the written word.
Yes, we are selling our books, too. So grab a large bag for your TBR pile.
I'll see you there!
Yes, we are selling our books, too. So grab a large bag for your TBR pile.
I'll see you there!
October 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM
This Saturday, if you're in central Florida, please feel free to drop by Oviedo Mall's Page & Pen festival. Fiction and non-fiction writers have gathered for a celebration of the written word.
Yes, we are selling our books, too. So grab a large bag for your TBR pile.
I'll see you there!
Yes, we are selling our books, too. So grab a large bag for your TBR pile.
I'll see you there!
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You knowe the cool thinge about Gen AI, that one litel true thinge wyth potential that doth redeem it?
Nope! Me neyther.
Nope! Me neyther.
October 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
You knowe the cool thinge about Gen AI, that one litel true thinge wyth potential that doth redeem it?
Nope! Me neyther.
Nope! Me neyther.
This October eve, I'd like to post a shameless plug, I mean, reminder that this book is good for all seasons. This post-apocalyptic work is a relaxing break from the current headlines.
You can find it at Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and that vast online seller of books that shall remain nameless.
You can find it at Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and that vast online seller of books that shall remain nameless.
October 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
This October eve, I'd like to post a shameless plug, I mean, reminder that this book is good for all seasons. This post-apocalyptic work is a relaxing break from the current headlines.
You can find it at Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and that vast online seller of books that shall remain nameless.
You can find it at Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and that vast online seller of books that shall remain nameless.
Me and my new follower
a man in a blue shirt is holding a cup and saying " yeah "
ALT: a man in a blue shirt is holding a cup and saying " yeah "
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September 30, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Me and my new follower
Who's your favorite Jedi? (Wrong Answers Only)
a woman with curlers in her hair stands in front of a crowd of people .
ALT: a woman with curlers in her hair stands in front of a crowd of people .
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September 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Who's your favorite Jedi? (Wrong Answers Only)
And my latest short story has been submitted to a friendly, neighborhood horror magazine.
Now we wait.
Not gonna lie: it isn't easy holding my breath until I hear something. Thankfully, I look good in blue.
Now we wait.
Not gonna lie: it isn't easy holding my breath until I hear something. Thankfully, I look good in blue.
September 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
And my latest short story has been submitted to a friendly, neighborhood horror magazine.
Now we wait.
Not gonna lie: it isn't easy holding my breath until I hear something. Thankfully, I look good in blue.
Now we wait.
Not gonna lie: it isn't easy holding my breath until I hear something. Thankfully, I look good in blue.
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Headlines got you down?
Do you feel like a post-apocalyptic novel would qualify as light and cheerful reading?
Well, do I have good news for you🙂.
Here's a novel that will lift your spirits and make you feel better about what's left of humanity.
Available at B&N, Applebooks, and other places.
Do you feel like a post-apocalyptic novel would qualify as light and cheerful reading?
Well, do I have good news for you🙂.
Here's a novel that will lift your spirits and make you feel better about what's left of humanity.
Available at B&N, Applebooks, and other places.
March 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Headlines got you down?
Do you feel like a post-apocalyptic novel would qualify as light and cheerful reading?
Well, do I have good news for you🙂.
Here's a novel that will lift your spirits and make you feel better about what's left of humanity.
Available at B&N, Applebooks, and other places.
Do you feel like a post-apocalyptic novel would qualify as light and cheerful reading?
Well, do I have good news for you🙂.
Here's a novel that will lift your spirits and make you feel better about what's left of humanity.
Available at B&N, Applebooks, and other places.
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STOP ✋
This is a reading check point.
Tell me what you're reading this weekend 👀
This is a reading check point.
Tell me what you're reading this weekend 👀
September 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
STOP ✋
This is a reading check point.
Tell me what you're reading this weekend 👀
This is a reading check point.
Tell me what you're reading this weekend 👀