Michael Finney

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SpeakerCone: Clawson Smith - On Writing

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Michael Finney

In this interview, Clawson Smith joins the program to discuss his writing development, the literature scene, and his new book “Prey for the Birds”.
Writer’s Workshop: Beta Readers & Beta Listeners

1 month ago | mdf-365.medium.com | Michael Finney

One of the most valuable steps in the process of self-publishing is getting feedback from readers or listeners. Whether it is in the alpha stage (for ideation, when things are just a kernel of thoughts, I like using generative artificial intelligence large language models like Llama that I run locally, though you can use ChatGPt or others) or further along in the drafting process which would be enriched by more thoughtful beta readers that are familiar with your work, you should take advantage.
SpeakerCone: Zach Forbes & Joshua Forbes - On Writing

1 month ago | medium.com | Michael Finney

The brothers Forbes, Zach and Joshua, join the program to discuss their writing process as a team of brothers, their career in writing, and the Continuum series of books they write together.
“The Eyes Have It” a Short Story Audiobook by Philip K. Dick Now Available

2 months ago | mdf-365.medium.com | Michael Finney

The Eyes Have It by Philip K. Dick is a short story, the narrator confusingly relays a false perception of reality through the lens of paranoia that PKD specializes in uniquely through his mid-20th century sci-fi work. Author and filmmaker Michael Finney performs this version.
"The Eyes Have It" a Short Story by Philip K. Dick Now Available on Audiobook

2 months ago | prlog.org | Michael Finney

CHICAGO - April 24, 2025 - -- The Eyes Have It by Philip K. Dick is a short story, the narrator confusingly relays a false perception of reality through the lens of paranoia that PKD specializes in uniquely through his mid-20th century sci-fi work. Author and filmmaker Michael Finney performs this version. Narrator, Michael Finney: "I love Philip K. Dick's short stories and went through a phase of reading his work heavily that started a few years back, then revisited them last year.
After the Manuscript: Distribution & Marketing

2 months ago | mdf-365.medium.com | Michael Finney

Putting the words together is really only the beginning of the process of becoming an author, isn’t it? It feels great to get a first draft together, but as I’ve written in other entries of this series, the revision process can be equally involved once you involve an editor and beta readers. Even those phases don’t mean you are finally holding your book in hand.
Bloody Sepulchre | Alternative History & Adventure Short Story

2 months ago | mdf-365.medium.com | Michael Finney

Author Michael Finney is releasing a new alternative history fictional short story called Bloody Sepulchre on Amazon via Kindle Direct Publishing. The work takes place in a world where the Spanish Empire still dominates the Americas. Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JMWYMBIn the shadows of Nueva España, tensions escalate between the indigenous population and their colonial masters, Mikicia finds himself captured by the Inquisition and an ambitious soldier, Vicente.
Writers’ Workshop: So, ya wanna be an indie publishing author

Mar 10, 2025 | medium.com | Michael Finney

Michael Finney·FollowPublished inRustbelt Innovators·Just now--I have this suspicion that a lot of us romanticize the idea of holding our printed book. But toiling over butting one word up against another until we have a manuscript, is only the beginning. Of course, we have to take these first steps in the process and actually write something.
SpeakerCone: John Slaughter - Crimson Veil

Feb 24, 2025 | medium.com | Michael Finney

On this episode, John Slaughter joins the program to talk about his path in writing and his debut release, “Crimson Veil”.
“Anunnaki: Origin of Sumeria” Animated Short Film Made With Artificial Intelligence Released

Feb 21, 2025 | mdf-365.medium.com | Michael Finney

Michael Finney·Follow2 min read·--Anunnaki: Origin of Sumeria by filmmaker Michael Finney explores an alternative history of the dawn of civilization through artificial intelligence-generated images, video, sound effects, and voices. Director, Michael Finney: “This project is my favorite AI film short that I have created so far. I spent quite a while researching the material while dabbling with the visual style with the generative art tools.