Talking to someone last night, who asked why I write horror. My response: Because horror is the genre of hope.

This is straight-up magic 🪄 Drop a video idea in Google Sheets… and walk away. Seconds later — 💥 BOOM! A full YouTube video appears out of nowhere, uploaded and tracked automatically. You literally just… chill. 😎 Follow + RT + reply “Post” and I’ll DM you the full setup for

Never set fire to someone's shoes. #peacemaker #christ #lds #generalconference #mormon

What #GeneralConference looks like at Casa Collings

My friend Dave Butler is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints, as am I. Dave set up a fundraiser to help the family of the man who shot and killed members of our church this weekend. He is right to do so. Charity is the best healer.

Whole family was sick all week. Everyone's finally out of bed, but still weak, so we decided to spend the day making necklaces and jewelry for the beautiful ladies in a local memory care center. Proud of my service-oriented family!

Involved in a drive-by 🔫ing

Want to change someone's mind?

They got Superman right.

4th of July sale still on at my store: enter coupon code July4 at checkout for 20% off of ebooks, signed copies, and more! https://t.co/foZ6QmPqe7

My first political post...

A quick article I wrote about why I write fear in order to cultivate hope... https://t.co/Jm63INWAfo

Just found out that Grimmworld is a 2024 Indies Award Bronze Medalist for Foreword Reviews! Even better: my bud Frank Cole got the silver! Way to go! Check out the list at https://t.co/t2iCwfiERa -- and grab a copy of Grimmworld at

After over a decade in the writing business I still find it weird when someone takes the time to write an in-depth article about my work. It's a good weird. But still weird. https://t.co/9exrCYQwNV

Had a wonderful chance to chat about the intersection between scary and spiritual with my friend (and one of the smartest people I know) @DavidJohnButler on his podcast. It's worth checking out, and drop him a like and subscribe while you're there!

Check out this engaging middle grade fantasy sequel! https://t.co/tauhkMY15d Now available here: https://t.co/q1VxMCeWMX #grimmworld #THEBIGBADWOLF #middlegradefantasy #middlegradefairytale #fairytaletwist #michaelbrentcollings #shadowmountainpublishing #NewBook #kidsbooks #bookX

What happens after “the end”? With stories, that’s easy to answer: nothing. The tale is done, the happily ever after has been achieved, the book is closed. In the world of the story, everything simply… stops. But what about our world? In this world, the answer is more

Two books I picked up this week that I’m very excited to read! If you haven’t read the works of @brandonmull or @mbcollings , I highly recommend them. #writing #reading #fantasy

In case you missed the book signing last night, I'll be signing books at the Deseret Book in Boise, Idaho this Saturday at 11 am! I'll have posters for everyone (as long as they last!) and I'm bringing some extra goodies as well! Address: 7147 Overland Rd, Boise

I'll be signing books tonight at 6 pm at Valley View Elementary in Boise. Will be copies of my Bram Stoker Award finalist Grimmworld to purchase, as well as some of my other titles. Come on in and say hi! #authorlife #grimmfairytales #grimm #middlegrade #fantasy #bramstokeraward