@mdshotter

Author My Thoughts and Stance on "AI" https://xitter.cf/t.co/4wk4PZhRwT Feeds: @shotterwriting @NemesisEffect @thepostmortemRT

 Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Joined June 2010
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If you want to know my thoughts and opinions about various things beyond #writing, you're in the right place. If you're primarily interested in my work as an #author, @shotterwriting is the feed for you. @NemesisEffect promotes the creative works of others in addition to my own.
About the author: Michael Shotter is a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a lover of science, fiction, and fantasy, his works aim to push beyond the boundaries of traditional genre fiction into new and exciting realms born from literary craftsmanship. Latest Release: "The Nemesis Legacy" - Coming in 2027: "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" - Visit his website at http://michaelshotter.com for additional links and information.

ALT About the author: Michael Shotter is a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a lover of science, fiction, and fantasy, his works aim to push beyond the boundaries of traditional genre fiction into new and exciting realms born from literary craftsmanship. Latest Release: "The Nemesis Legacy" - Coming in 2027: "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" - Visit his website at http://michaelshotter.com for additional links and information.

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My 2026 playlist has a few more bangers than I was expecting given how the year started. Definitely a lot worth checking out, and who knows what the next two months will bring? 🎶🙂👍 open.spotify.com/playlist/5b… #Spotify #music #playlist #newmusic #musicof2026
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This is just as fun and maddening as it seems. Definitely better (and worse in some ways) with friends, and an absolute riot with the right group on voice chat. Don't take it too seriously. 👍 store.steampowered.com/app/3… #coop #gambling #game #games #gaming

Save 38% on Gamble With Your Friends on Steam

An online 1-6 player co-op "casino crawler" where you and your friends share one bank account and one massive debt. Gamble, buy sketchy items, make terrible decisions, and climb an ominous casino...

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Last chance to grab "Fair Game" for free! This proved to be one of the more popular stories from "8," which I've always been tickled by as it features a variety of fun elements like my love of video games and interest in speculative technologies, and the effects they might have.
Michael Shotter - Author@shotterwritingOct 24
ENDING SOON: October 25th is the last day to get the Kindle edition of "Fair Game" for free worldwide via Amazon. This is the final time the story will be offered at no cost, so get it while you can! amazon.com/dp/B0D2B43V86 #free #specfic #horror #thriller #ebook #ICYMI
A positive review of Michael Shotter's story "Fair Game" from Brian Bowyer

ALT A positive review of Michael Shotter's story "Fair Game" from Brian Bowyer

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FYI: I've made a new post over on Ko-fi summarizing my thoughts and stance on "AI." What's there likely won't be a surprise to anyone who's followed me for a while but I wanted to more formally state things and make the information more easily available. ko-fi.com/post/My-Thoughts-a…

My Thoughts and Stance on "AI"

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It's been a busy reading year for me. 🤪 That's going to slow as 2027 approaches but I'll probably squeeze a few more books in to fill this grid before then. Reviews: Goodreads goodreads.com/review/list/71… Book Radar thebookradar.com/library/19?… StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/books-… #books
A collage of all the books Michael Shotter read, rated, and reviewed this year

ALT A collage of all the books Michael Shotter read, rated, and reviewed this year

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FYI: I can confirm that all my audiobooks are now indeed in Kindle+ (formerly Kindle Unlimited) in the US. This includes "The Big Men" for those who prefer traditional narration to Virtual Voice. BTW: Virtual Voice is not "AI." I explain why here: vortex-1.blogspot.com/2025/0…
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The whole "Kindle Unlimited" to "Kindle+" rebrand is interesting, especially given the inclusion of audiobooks in the US. Mine should all be available if anyone would like to give that a try. Curious to see what comes of it. Will we all start saying K+ instead of KU? 🤔
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I know there are more than a few 2026 speculative-fiction books that have done better than "The Nemesis Legacy" this year but the fact is, there are a whole lot more that haven't. Thus, a big thank you to everyone who's helped make that happen. Seriously, thank you! 🚀🪐📚❤️🙂👍
Michael Shotter - Author@shotterwritingOct 21
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"The Nemesis Legacy" by Michael Shotter on Goodreads

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SPOOKY SEASON READERS! - If you missed the giveaway for "Hostile Takeover," don't despair! These two bone-chilling eBooks are always free from a variety of stores: Academic Displacement books2read.com/b/nwtad Alternate Unrealities books2read.com/b/au #spookyseason #ebook
"Academic Displacement" and "Alternate Unrealities" by Michael Shotter

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FYI: This is a fun, quick watch. Learned some interesting things about @joelansdale and his works despite having previously seen him interviewed a few times. Give it a try! 👍 tubitv.com/movies/100059919/…

All Hail the Popcorn King (2019)

A documentary explores the eccentric world of author Joe R. Lansdale, examining the influences behind his distinctive storytelling.

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Last chance to have "Hostile Takeover" for free! I conceived this story years before I wrote "The Big Men" but sat on the idea for decades until I felt I'd reached a point where my ability as a writer could do it justice. Thus, a very special point of entry into The Timelines.
Michael Shotter - Author@shotterwritingOct 17
ENDING SOON: October 19th is the last day to get the Kindle edition of "Hostile Takeover" for free worldwide via Amazon. This is the final time the story will be offered at no cost, so get it while you can! amazon.com/dp/B0CYXKSYZS #free #specfic #horror #thriller #ebook #ICYMI
A positive review of Michael Shotter's story "Hostile Takeover" from Daniel Lorn

ALT A positive review of Michael Shotter's story "Hostile Takeover" from Daniel Lorn

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FYI: The Kindle edition of "Hostile Takeover" is free worldwide via Amazon until October 19th: amazon.com/dp/B0CYXKSYZS Learn more about my spooky season eBook giveaways: ko-fi.com/post/More-Free-eBo… #free #specfic #horror #thriller #ebook #booksofx #NWT #spookyseason #read #FYI
A positive review of Michael Shotter's story "Hostile Takeover" from Goodreads

ALT A positive review of Michael Shotter's story "Hostile Takeover" from Goodreads

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My latest read: "Fallow" by @HenrikGjelstrup Fancy some military sci-fi with unsettling "hunters" this spooky season? Give this one a look! 👍 Goodreads goodreads.com/review/show/90… Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5600 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/review… #scifi #bookreview #booksofx
"Fallow" by Henrik Gjelstrup

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My latest read: "You Only Need One Kidney..." by @DouglasHackle Searching for some "on fleek" bizarro fiction this spooky season? Give this one a look! 👍 Goodreads goodreads.com/review/show/90… Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5599 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/review… #bookreview #books
"You Only Need One Kidney..." by Douglas Hackle

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You may have noticed that I've been focusing a lot on giveaways this month. Several of them won't ever be happening again but it's also because I'm having a big eBook sale in November, likely the last of its kind. So, now truly is the best possible time to start reading my works.
Michael Shotter - Author@shotterwritingOct 13
SPOOKY SEASON READERS! If you missed the giveaway for "Office Hours," don't despair! These two bone-chilling eBooks are always free from a variety of stores: Academic Displacement books2read.com/b/nwtad Alternate Unrealities books2read.com/b/au #free #spookyseason #ebooks
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My latest read: "Amityville Awakens" by Robert P. Ottone It doesn't get much more "spooky season" than this. Some challenging themes but I enjoyed the ride. 👍 Goodreads goodreads.com/review/show/90… Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5596 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/review… #bookreview
"Amityville Awakens" by Robert P. Ottone

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Last chance to grab "Office Hours" for free! Fans of "The Field Journal of Dr. Franklin Nod" and "Red" from "Shards" will find this one particularly interesting but its blend of science fiction, horror, and unsettling thrills made it a hit for those new to The Timelines as well.
Michael Shotter - Author@shotterwritingOct 10
ENDING SOON: October 12th is the last day to get the Kindle edition of "Office Hours" for free worldwide via Amazon. This is the final time the story will be offered at no cost, so get it while you can! amazon.com/dp/B0D2BVJTCB #free #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #ebook
A 5-star review of Michael Shotter's story "Office Hours" from Brian Bowyer

ALT A 5-star review of Michael Shotter's story "Office Hours" from Brian Bowyer

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My latest read: "The Knave of Graves" by @sj_shank Looking for an S-tier dark fantasy read this spooky season? Look no further. 👍 Goodreads goodreads.com/review/show/90… Book Radar thebookradar.com/review/5595 StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/review… #spookyseason #dark #fantasy #bookreview
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ICYMI: My first-ever crowdfunding effort is in full swing. Learn how you can help me provide better financial support to the artists working on the 10th anniversary illustrated edition of "The Big Men" in this post: ko-fi.com/post/The-Big-Men--… #book #art #crowdfunding #project #FYI

The Big Men - The 10th Anniversary Illustrated Edition

Michael Shotter published a post on Ko-fi

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FYI: The Kindle edition of "Office Hours" is free worldwide via Amazon until October 12th: amazon.com/dp/B0D2BVJTCB Learn more about my spooky season eBook giveaways: ko-fi.com/post/More-Free-eBo… #free #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #ebook #booksofx #NWT #spookyseason #read #FYI
A positive review of Michael Shotter's story "Office Hours" from Goodreads

ALT A positive review of Michael Shotter's story "Office Hours" from Goodreads

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