Michael Cairns

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Michael Cairns is a science fiction, horror and fantasy author, teacher and musician. He was born at a young age and could write even before he could play the drums, but that was long ago, in the glory days – when he actually had hair.

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Michael loves pineapple, chocolate, playing gigs (though not right now, obviously. Because lockdown) and outwitting his young daughter (the scores are about level but she’s getting smarter every day).

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Michael Cairns I get to disappear into my imagination on a daily basis. In doing so, I get to write about people doing things I can never do - e.g. riding dragons - …moreI get to disappear into my imagination on a daily basis. In doing so, I get to write about people doing things I can never do - e.g. riding dragons - saying things I may well never say - e.g. goodness me, that's a dragon - and avoid doing anything real for a considerable period of time. This is a good thing.(less)
Michael Cairns Hi Nikki
Thanks so much, I'm so chuffed you're enjoying it. :)
Book six should be out by next weekend, so the 22nd? It was supposed to be a couple of we…more
Hi Nikki
Thanks so much, I'm so chuffed you're enjoying it. :)
Book six should be out by next weekend, so the 22nd? It was supposed to be a couple of weeks earlier but things have been crazy here the last few weeks.
Thanks again. (less)
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message 11: by Michael

Michael Cairns Cait wrote: "Thank you for the friend request. :)"

Welcome. :)
Nice to meet someone with such a wide taste in books.


message 10: by Michael

Michael Cairns ♥♥Mari♥♥ wrote: "Hi, Michael! Thanks for the friend request!! It's AWESOME to meet an SF author!!! Live long prosper, and may the Force be with you!! : )"

Hi Mari
Pleasure, nice to meet you too :)


Michael Cairns Aria wrote: "Hi, Michael!

How are you?

Thank you, for adding me as your friend! I do like Mr. Rothfuss' work and recently, I discovered Mr. Sanderson too. Are you familiar with his work too?

And you've writ..."


Hi Aria
Thanks for your message, sorry, I only just spotted it!
I'm well, thanks, you?
Yeah, I've read a few Sanderson books. I think Warbreaker was my fave. How about you?
Thanks :) I'm a bit obsessive with writing every day, so that helps...
Cheers
Mike


message 8: by Aria

Aria von Dimple Hi, Michael!

How are you?

Thank you, for adding me as your friend! I do like Mr. Rothfuss' work and recently, I discovered Mr. Sanderson too. Are you familiar with his work too?

And you've written so many books! That's wonderful! I admire productive people.

Hugs,
Aria


Cait ♡ MintedReads Thank you for the friend request. :)


 ♥♥Mari♥♥ Hi, Michael! Thanks for the friend request!! It's AWESOME to meet an SF author!!! Live long prosper, and may the Force be with you!! : )


Crowinator Thanks for the friend request. Oh, and blue!


message 4: by Figgy

Figgy Hi Michael, thanks for the friend request!

I'd have to say either steak or ice-cream sandwiches...


message 3: by Rusty

Rusty Nugent Hi Michael,

How are you doing? It's nice to meet you and thanks for the friendship. I am an dark fantasy author from the Mississippi Gulf Coast but living in Tennessee now. I moved because of Hurricane Katrina. My books are about heroic werewolves waging war against the forces of darkness. What's in my books are werewolves, vampires, demons, angels and witches.

Hope to hear from you soon. Kindest Regards, Rusty


Ronyell Hey Michael! Thanks for the friend invite!!! I'm so happy to find another comic book reader!!!


message 1: by Amber

Amber Thanks for being a friend! I hope you enjoy my book reviews and happy reading. Amber


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