New Release
Shrinking the Canvas
Usually, I operate in the realm of the epic. But lately, I’ve been experimenting with a completely different kind of pressure: slow dread in a strict 5,000-word limit. Read about my latest foray into short-form tech thrillers for Edge & Busby’s Witnessed anthology, and discover why independent publishers are the fearless lifeblood of modern fiction.
Shrinking the Canvas: Slow Dread, Tech, and the Vital Role of Indie Presses
July 29, 2026 | by michaelrstute
Usually, my brain operates in the realm of the epic. Whether it is tracking a sprawling cast across a massive...
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The Illusion of the Fortress: Why We Keep Moving
July 4, 2026 | by michaelrstute
I recently finished the exhausting, chaotic process of packing up my life and relocating. If you’ve ever moved, you know...
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The Monsters Outside vs. The Humanity Inside: An Update on Book Four
April 30, 2026 | by michaelrstute
The manuscript is finished. The query letters are flying out. Now, the waiting begins. Sending a completed book out into...
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