Old friends, new friends and friendly subscribers -- welcome back to my newsletter! It's been a while, I know. As always, first things first: If you're confused about what you're reading, don't want to read what you're reading, or just don't read... the unsubscribe button is right where it always is! Mash away, and panic not.

Still here? Lots of exciting news, and an invitation, to share with you.

I'm excited to announce my first novel is out everywhere in less than a month!

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Yes, it's almost here! "Symbiote", my first novel, is releasing everywhere you can buy books on February 11, 2025. It's cold already, and this one is set at the South Pole, so even though Santa came late, at least he brought you a fireplace read. Silver linings.

But, Mikey, what's it about?

So glad you asked... BookRiot has you covered! Symbiote made theirlist of “Five Exciting Sci-Fi and Fantasy Debut Novels Coming in 2025”! Full list and article here.

And now... an invitation!

I'm so excited to announce not one... but TWO book release parties! I'd love for you to join me, if you're in the Washington DC area. Or just hit reply and say "hi!".

First book signing: Bard's Alley, Vienna

Please join me just FOUR days after the book goes live at the lovely independent book store Bard's Alley in Vienna, VA. You can RSVP online here. I'll be signing books, doing a reading, and handing out winning lottery tickets! Well... at least two of those three. Click here to add it to your calendar.

Second signing (and book release party): Poetry and Prose, Washington DC

Click here to add it to your calendar.

Symbiote is available for pre-order now!

When's the next time I'll get you in my inbox?

A month from now! Coming your way in mid-February, stay tuned for a newsletter-only special sale on Symbiote, an update on the book release, pictures from my first book signing, and... a micro-blog post on hanging out with The Functional Nerds and chatting sci-fi on their podcast! I'm so excited for February, and hopefully I'll get to catch up with some of you at XXX!

Also, coming soon... the sticker game. And yes, there will be prizes.

Thank you all for tuning in.

Until next month... keep smiling!

Cheers, and til next time,

--mikey