HeyJaredMike’s Newsletter
I'm a two-time Eisner winner, creator of Nexus and Badger, and writer of Punisher, Flash, Deadman and many other titles.
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WE’RE SCAMMIN’...SCAMMIN’ TIL THE BREAK OF DAWN... (opens the original)
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I have gotten dozens of these letters over the past couple years. They claim to be literary reps or publishers. They use the names of real literary reps or publishers. They want to sell your book. Or make a movie. They ask AI to read your book and put together a proposal. The problem is, you can spot AI written letters at a glance. Just as you can spot AI comic or cartoon art. First, the letter. I have highlighted the words that scream AI.Dear Blaine and Mike,Mike’s Newsletter is a reade
HELL ON SQUIRRELS (opens the original)
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We went to adopt a mutt. One of those animal rescue pop-up sites, usually at some dog-related business. I chose a nice looking pup but Ann wanted to choose. We put my pup back and she returned with a goofy-looking black dog with extravagant ears. We named him Bob, after my first Bob, after Bob Whitney, an old lawyer friend from Wisconsin.Bob was never very affectionate but could be housebroken and Ann loved him. He joined our first dog Freddie. Freddie was a great dog. Freddie #1 had one ear up
BRAVO ZULU (opens the original)
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CHAPTER TWO Stirring the BullLaReina helped Bull sit up. She gave his toned, naked body a once-over. Scars from multiple missions had left their mark, but even with those, he was a fine specimen of a man. She looked into his eyes.Mike’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<input class="email-input" name="email" tabindex="-1
LOVELAND (opens the original)
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Charles Wright and the 103d Street Band created the song Loveland. It’s classic R&B that rivals the best of Motown.Tower of Power is my favorite R&B/soul band. I won’t say it’s the greatest band that ever lived, but many people do. I’ve seen them twice. Here’s their version:Mike’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my
BRAVO ZULU (opens the original)
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