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"The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" is coming in March of 2027. Prepare yourself by catching up on any of the nine books set in the universe you might have missed, or begin your journey today with "The Nod/Wells Timelines - A Primer," now at a 4.25 on Goodreads!

https://michaelshotter.com

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Summer is almost over... so a little sketch of my girls before it gets nice and cool.

So if anyone is interested, my girls ARE indeed from a story we are currently publishing.

Check it out at the link; we just started season 2, so... there is stuff to read!
https://edge400.substack.com/

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Thought I’d share some July #reads:

#Books I Started in June but Finished in July:
‘Fat Is A Feminist Issue’ by Susie Orbach (Physical Only)
‘The Kill Order’ by James Dashner (Libby Audiobook Only)

During July #Reads :
‘Heartfelt Leadership: Creating a Culture of Connection’ by Kate Sholonski and David Larson (Physical Only)
‘Transformers #34’ Skybound Comic (Kindle app Read)
‘Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter’ by Rachel RenéeRussell (Libby Audiobook Only)

(🧵 1/3 🧵)

Fun stats for my next book, coming March 15, 2027...

Beyond "The Story Behind The Timelines," it contains:

• 9 essays on the novel-length works set in the universe
• 74 character profiles
• 22 all-new Tales of The Big Men
• 4 bonus "story fragments"

https://books2read.com/b/nwtc

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Love speculative fiction?

Like free stuff?

The eBook of "Academic Displacement" is available at no cost from a variety of participating stores!

https://books2read.com/nwtad

Also, "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" is FREE at Smashwords until July 31!

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/2002539

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ICYMI: the eBook edition of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - A Primer" is just $0.99 until July 31!

https://books2read.com/nwtp

Additionally, the eBook of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is just $2.99:

https://books2read.com/nwt

That's a lot of great speculative fiction for under $5!

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Last chance for these US/UK Kindle deals. Offers end July 8th:

309
http://amazon.com/dp/B07H7SHDBG
The Spiral and The Threads
http://amazon.com/dp/B0CLL1GYVX
8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines
http://amazon.com/dp/B0D26NHT3J
The Nemesis Legacy
http://amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2ZCVX8

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REMINDER: These Amazon US/UK deals end July 8th.

309
amazon.com/dp/B07H7SHDBG
The Spiral and The Threads
amazon.com/dp/B0CLL1GYVX
8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines
amazon.com/dp/B0D26NHT3J
The Nemesis Legacy
amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2ZCVX8

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With all the eBook sales happening at the moment (see my previous posts,) you might have missed that "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" is currently FREE at Smashwords as part of the July Summer/Winter Sale:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/2002539

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My latest read: "Where the Mood Leads" by Wayne Fenlon (and others)

A strong gathering of brief yet potent tales from an experienced group of storytellers. 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8734484250
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5572
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7df49842-c16c-491a-9001-c4686701bdbe

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REMINDER: Some great deals on eBooks from The Nod/Wells Timelines are coming July 1st but you don't have to wait to begin your speculative-fiction journey.

"Academic Displacement" is already FREE at participating retailers. Grab yours now!

https://books2read.com/nwtad

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My favorite reads of 2026... so far.

Check out my reviews for details but all of these are bangers in their own way:

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/71384024-michael-shotter?shelf=read
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/library/19?shelf=83
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books-read/shotterwriting

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"The Nemesis Legacy" now has 15 ratings on Goodreads, all of which are positive. Just sayin'. 📚🙂👍

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228875406-the-nemesis-legacy

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My latest read: "The Complex" by Brian Keene

How well do you know your neighbors? How might you all fare in a crisis? This terror-filled tale considers that, and more! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8700439701
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5451
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/29820f04-fbf1-457c-9fb1-b501658fb776

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Looking for a short, satisfying introduction to The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction literary universe at a great price? Check out the "primer," available from pretty much any book seller. Or, ask your local library to pick up a copy. They're cool like that! 📚🙂👍

https://books2read.com/nwtp

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My latest read: "The Donut Legion" by Joe R. Lansdale

Want an engrossing crime-thriller mystery with a myriad of extras swirling beneath its surface? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8694563567
Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5449
StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/028b2c96-d686-465a-811d-7547c23387b8

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Whether you choose "The Nod/Wells Timelines - A Primer" or jump straight into "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1," if you love speculative fiction, you're in for a solid, proven reading experience. Enter The Timelines today!

https://michaelshotter.com

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My latest read: "The Wrecking Squad" by Nick Snape

Looking for a new sci-fi series? Give this one a try! 👍

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8679993767
The Book Radar
https://thebookradar.com/review/5448
The StoryGraph
https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d5547e7f-392c-4611-9528-32abf69c0e86

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ICYMI: "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 2" is here! This is the first time eBooks of "The Nemesis Effect," "Big Man Down," and "500" have been made widely available. Get yours now!

https://books2read.com/b/nwt2

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