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August 16, 2017
Moose, Glacier National Park
In addition to my fiction, I do a lot of nature photography, with work appearing in magazines and newspapers. These moose were filmed in Glacier National Park.
A pair of moose in incomparable Glacier National Park.
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Lake in the Bitterroot National Forest
This image was taken in the magnificent Bitteroot National Forest, in early July. This is important because the drought started around that time, and then the first fires erupted midway through July. This place does not look quite the same, and we need rain here in Montana. Still beautiful, however.
Bitterroot National Forest. #keepitwild
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August 13, 2017
The Invasive 2 – Remnants is out!
Colbrick is BACK. And he’s pissed (like always).
The sequel to my most popular book is now out. You can pick up a copy HERE.
August 11, 2017
Black Friday, The Last Colossus audiobooks.
I’m pleased to reveal that my novels Black Friday and The Last Colossus have been picked up by Grammy-nominated Beacon Audiobooks.
More news as it comes.
Best,
-Michael
August 4, 2017
Two Medicine Lake, Glacier National Park
In early June, my girlfriend Rachel and I had the privilege of camping for a night at Two Medicine, in Glacier National Park. There’s something about this area that makes it my favorite in Glacier, and perhaps my favorite in the world. We hiked, photographed nature, and eventually rented a boat.
Much of my fiction is influenced by the natural world, and Two Medicine is one of the chief points of inspiration. It was a good day.
August 2, 2017
The ten greatest albums of all time
1. Animals – Pink Floyd 1977
After the chart-breaking success of Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd released two experimental albums (Wish You Were Here and Animals) with multiple songs over ten minutes in length, basically telling radio to blow.
No rock record has held its political and ambient relevance as Animals has. While his peers were busy trashing hotel rooms and hanging with groupies, Waters was seeing in razor-vision the coming moral and political decline.
2. In the Court of the Crimson King – King Crimson 1969
3. The Sophtware Slump – Grandaddy 2000
4. Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots – The Flaming Lips 2002
5. Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven – Godspeed You Black Emperor 2000
6. It’s a Wonderful Life – Sparklehorse 2001
7. In Rainbows – Radiohead 2007
8. Decoration Day – The Drive By Truckers 2003
9. The Trials of Van Occupanther – Midlake 2006
10. Townes Van Zandt – Townes Van Zandt 1969
July 31, 2017
Black Friday
A kleptomaniac, unemployed IT guy, a shopaholic, and a deranged drug dealer are trapped inside a Chicago mall on Black Friday by mysterious forces.
I know we’re only three months into 2017, but I can undoubtedly state that Black Friday is one of the best novels of the year. As a critic, I commend Hodges, and as a writer, I thank him for not adhering to the cookie-cutter genre tropes which befall so many other novels.
Black Friday is the best damn thing since sliced bread and a definite must-read.
5/5 stars. – Horror Novel Reviews
You can pick up a copy of Black Friday here.
The Milky Way
This image was taken on July 26th, 1 am atop Logan Pass in Glacier National Park. I had the place to myself, as the Milky Way shimmered overhead, and cool winds relaxed me from the hot day.
I thought of my grandmother, who recently passed. And I thought of all life, and how we’re here for such a short time.
July 3, 2017
Bram Stoker Award Recommendations List: Black Friday
Hey everyone,
It looks like The Horror Writer’s Association has their 2017 Bram Stoker Award Recommendations List up. On it, you’ll find my novel BLACK FRIDAY, along with novels like BORNE by Jeff VanderMeer and MONSTROSITY by Tim Curran.
It’s nice to be on the list.
If you have not checked out BLACK FRIDAY yet, it’s now out (and soon to be an audiobook).
June 24, 2017
Newsletter giveaway: The Gloaming
Hey everyone, I’ve got a promotion brewing for my newsletter. I’ll be giving away a free copy of my short story collection, THE GLOAMING: 16 ORGANIC TALES to those who sign up. The collection includes stories published across a wide array of professional science fiction and horror magazines, plus new stories like “Gudmund’s Wolf” and “For You, the River.” If you liked my novels, you’ll really like THE GLOAMING.
My monthly newsletter will also include writing news, movie news related to my novels, personal anecdotes and pictures.
As always, thanks for supporting my creative madness. Without you all, this wouldn’t be possible.
Best,
– Michael
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