Michael Bettendorf
@BeardedBetts
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Writer. Eater of Books. Lover of Comics. Library Tech. Drummer. He/Him husband. '23 Brave New Weird Recipient, '21 BOTN, & '21 BSF nominated. Updates Only.
Lincoln, NE
Joined April 2011
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Writer. Eater of Books. Lover of Comics. Library Tech. Drummer. Burrito slut.
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The BOOKED guest list so far for 2025/2026 (plus more waiting on confirmation) This is subject to change! I am very BOOKED up indeed... heh heh heh. I've tagged everyone that I could (that I could find!) @L_E_Bendon @hannahrgoodman @molly_b_author @bratrod64 @Marcsbooklounge
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TRVE CVLT by @BeardedBetts is a #SSBA horror nominee that blends #Horror and #HeavyMetal into a choose your own adventure story. This cover is absolutely slaying! #BookTwitter @SpecAwards
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Thank you so much for having not one, but two stories of mine! I had a lot of fun writing this character and hope to revisit him again… @intrepidusink
Farewell for now to @beardedbetts 🙌 Many thanks for an excellent Limited Series exemplifying intrepid culture! Best wishes for all the stories to come. MUST READ & don't forget to share ♥️ @RhondaSchlumpb @allisonrwrites @AmandaHurleyNet Last 🧵/4 https://t.co/P8QXbws8Ns
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I had a micro story published at Anomaly, edited by @PrinceGrimdark recently, & I have a drabble series with Saros SF @FusionFragment coming soon…as well as couple others I can’t talk about yet! As for the man from the Midnight Bazaar—I think he’ll be around 😉 @intrepidusink
.@beardedbetts what’s next for you…and will we see more of the man from the midnight bazaar? 3 of 4
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When it comes to flash, I often like to structure my stories around a concept first. In Counter Offer, I knew I wanted to do something with alternate worlds and holes. From there, I let the story unfold organically, then touched up as needed! @intrepidusink
.@beardedbetts discuss your process in forming the story’s structure and how it makes the tension crackle. 2 of 4
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Hey! I'm so glad to be back. Well, he's chowing down on some food when...well, you'll have to read for yourself! https://t.co/5T6PcyGJx3
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When intergalactic thugs threaten a kid, the man from the midnight bazaar makes them an offer they just can't refuse.
.@beardedbetts welcome back! 👏🙌 Part 2 of your Limited Series premieres TODAY at Intrepidus Ink & we’re thrilled! What is our midnight bazaar hero up to in "Counter Offer"? https://t.co/P8QXbws8Ns 🧵1 of 4
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"I'm gathering dust at my usual booth, taking a break from the midnight bazaar after reuniting the kid with his parents." Premiering TODAY: "Counter Offer" Part 2 of @BeardedBetts Limited Series--Congratulations! ♥️ Fun. Exciting. Triumphant. Intrepid.🙌 https://t.co/P8QXbws8Ns
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When intergalactic thugs threaten a kid, the man from the midnight bazaar makes them an offer they just can't refuse.
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The next story finds our narrator having his period of rest & relaxation cut short – interrupted by another kid who found himself in dire straits, but make sure to check out part 1 first! Only @intrepidusink
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A midnight bazaar vendor suspects a lone boy's danger and takes action that carries swift and lasting consequences.
Thank you @beardedbetts! We LOVE “Somewhere in the Lunar Wilderness.” Intrepid culture all the way. Until next week & part 2 of the series, many thanks from all of us at Intrepidus Ink @RhondaSchlumpb @allisonrwrites @AmandaHurleyNet & Calie Last 🧵/6 https://t.co/uTfEOR0cdC
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I wanted these stories to convey the same intrepid ethos, but not tell the same story, though I did end up writing a similar situation – but I chose to have character actions play out a bit differently, while remaining true to the character/voice. @intrepidusink
.@beardedbetts what challenges did you face in writing a limited series & what advice do you have for authors interested in doing the same? 🙌 5 of 6
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Pacing is key when writing flash & much of that has to do with showing vs telling – which is really choosing the best method to communicate to your readers. Sometimes dialogue is the best option, sometimes it’s slowing a moment down so readers bask in the tension. @intrepidusink
.@beardedbetts share how and when you chose to show or tell during specific moments in your story to increase tension. 4 of 6
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Difficult topics deserve respect and care, and treating both the situation and the characters with respect was key for this story. I think the heartbreaking aspect on something so real is what helps choke up readers. @intrepidusink
.@beardedbetts the emotion in this specfic piece is over the top & dives unashamedly into the heart-breaking topic of human trafficking. 😡😪 Discuss how to make difficult topics choke up readers 3 of 6
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It’s sort of a twofer for me, because it’s not just character, but character through plot. It’s about putting them in situations and making them react. In this story, our narrator could be an enabler to tragedy or try to help. That’s all it is. @intrepidusink
Welcome @beardedbetts—AWESOME teaser—thank you! 🙌 Let’s dig into your narrator. He’s so take-charge! ♥️ Share your method for creating relatable characters. 2 of 6
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Hello! I'm thrilled to share this story with all of you. I'm incredibly grateful to @intrepidusink for having me. Perhaps the intro will clue you into the narrator's badassery!
Author @BeardedBetts kicks off Part 1 of a two-story Limited Series featuring one of our favorite intrepid characters EVER 🙌 What makes the “Somewhere in the Lunar Wilderness” narrator bad ass? 🤔 YOU be the judge. https://t.co/uTfEOR0cdC 🧵1 of 6
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Today's the day! Part 1 of my two-part miniseries @intrepidusink is LIVE.
At the midnight bazaar, with its "deep-fried illegal meat and contraband cigarette smoke," everybody needs saving. Especially the boy. But how? Part 1 of @BeardedBetts Limited Series premieres today only at Intrepidus Ink. 🙌 https://t.co/uTfEOR0cdC
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So stoked for this miniseries to go live! Part one goes up tomorrow! Stay tuned...
Do bad guys doing bad things make you sick? 🤮 Then you won't believe what @BeardedBetts has in store for you this Wednesday. 🙌 Limited series launches 👇👇👇
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“I’m privileged in many areas that the zeitgeist affects me indirectly in most cases, however for a lot of my family and friends, not so much. Our jobs are at risk. Our lives. Our status as humans. It’s fucked up. I’m avoiding a lot of social media. That’s a massive help. I’m
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I'm so glad this hit with you, Ide! Thank you for the the shoutout! 🤘💜💀
📚💀🚀My 10 favorite books I read last year: a thread in no particular order... #amreading #NewBooks #booklover 📖TRVE CVLT by @BeardedBetts : an adult choose-your-own adventure where you’re in a black metal band
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What's up? Our announcement about @BeardedBetts & his forthcoming Limited Series only at Intrepidus Ink! ♥️ Congratulations, Michael. We can't WAIT! 🙌👏
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My surreal/sci-fi story # E0E0E0 SKy is live at @librelitmag . It's a bit meditative and kinda quiet. One of my favorites. Hope you enjoy it!
“Nearly transparent numbers rain down upon the Earth against the #E0E0E0 sky and I no longer care to watch because we have tasks to complete.” Fiction by Michael Bettendorf is up today. https://t.co/vJr1ulqvE2
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