Hello Neiman

Author: Michael Neiman

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  • Eight Years Ago… How’d I Do It?

    March 1 is an important holiday for me. It’s the day I took that first step towards accomplishing my biggest dream. More than 5,000 people will attempt to conquer the Appalachian Trail this season, with visions of summiting Springer, Katahdin, and every pointless up and down in-between. It’s hard to… Read More

  • New Website and Events on the Horizon

    Things have been quiet since Hello My Name is Sharkbait launched late last year, but not in a bad way. Far from it. I’ve been building a few things behind the scenes… and I’m excited to share the news. An updated website, a new marketing focus, and my first Author… Read More

  • Boost 2026 Reading Lists: Tell ONE Person About Sharkbait

    You are all amazing, and these photos are a dream come true. Seeing you with your books on your social media streams is such an honor. Thank you for being a part of this adventure and helping to share my story! If you have your copy and haven’t taken a… Read More

  • Happy New Year! Thanks for all the support… and an ask for a bit more.

    Update: Top New Release in a 4th category: #1 in Mid Atlantic US Travel Books! Over the past week, we’ve been the #1 new release in Walking, Solo Travel Guides, and Travel Adventure Fiction! A huge thank you to all the early buyers of Hello My Name is Sharkbait that… Read More

  • Launch Day: Hello My Name is Sharkbait is Available Now!

    I still don’t quite believe it, but as of this morning, my ​novel is officially live and available everywhere books are sold​. Get your copy of Hello My Name is Sharkbait now! Twenty-two years ago, this story began with a ​​dream to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Seven years ago, I set out on a journey… Read More

  • Sharkbait Television Debut with Minnesota’s Fox 9 Good Day – Dec 22, 2025

    If you missed my interview on Fox 9 Good Day, I’m sharing it here in its entirety. A huge thanks to Ross, Amanda, Cody, Hannah, and all the people at Fox 9 News for this opportunity. It was a dream to be able to talk about my story live on… Read More

  • Watch my Book Launch Live Tomorrow on Fox 9 Good Day!

    Tune in Monday! I’m very excited to share that Hello My Name is Sharkbait and yours truly will be featured live on TV this Monday, December 22nd. Join me on Minnesota’s Fox 9 Good Day at 9 AM and hear me share my story, and the story behind the story,… Read More

  • Website Launch and a Journey of Marketing & Promotions

    BOOM. The official website to help promote Hello My Name is Sharkbait is live! For those who have already checked out the pre-order page, you know it directs people to HelloMyNameIsSharkbait.com to get a free copy of Platinum Blazing with proof of purchase. But it also provides more detail about… Read More

  • Kindle Pre-Order Available, and an Adventure in Publishing

    Pre-Order open! Hello My Name is Sharkbait is official on Amazon and available for Kindle pre-orders now! Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook are all approved and set for launch on December 24th across all platforms and bookstore locations. Pre-order is for Kindle only (not my rules, blame Amazon), so if you… Read More

  • Hello My Name is Sharkbait: A 2,000-Mile Adventure on the Appalachian Trail

    Hello My Name is Sharkbait! I am thrilled to share my book title and cover today, and a few more details on my writing journey leading up to launch. When I first started this project, I thought the title would be the hardest part. I mean, how could I sum… Read More