The Fourth Channel RELEASE! (and How You Can Help)

  • Posted by mark
  • On December 9, 2012
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I'm excited to announce that my debut novel, THE FOURTH CHANNEL, has been released on ebook at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble! (A paperback version is coming in the next month. I'll keep you posted.) This project has been a long time coming and I'm thrilled to finally see it done. The acknowledgments page even has a little shout-out to you guys because, without your support and interaction, I wouldn't have been so excited--or driven--to publish. Over the last year and a half, a lot of you have asked how you can offer support. The most obvious way is to purchase a copy of the book. It's $3.99 USD. If you enjoy this website and all the fun freebies here, please pick up a copy. It would mean a lot to me, not to mention encourage me to keep going with this blog.
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The Next Big Thing Blog Hop: The Fourth Channel

  • Posted by mark
  • On November 14, 2012
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TFC I was recently tagged in a blog hop by the magnificent Steven Montano. In the past, I've shied away from these kinds of personal posts because I didn't have a lot to talk about. Now that I'm on the cusp of releasing my first novel, THE FOURTH CHANNEL, these won't bore you. I promise to do more of these "update" type posts from time to time, to keep you updated on my projects, and when you'll see stories from me next. This blog hop started on She Writes, which is a writing community I belong to. The way it works is this: Answer ten standard questions about your current novel in progress and try not to bore everyone in the process. Include some pictures if possible.
 Tag five other writers/bloggers by sending them an email and then add their links to the end of your interview post. Their answers should go up the week after. So here we go!
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Apocalyptic Camels & Red Shirts: Crown of Ash Release

  • Posted by mark
  • On August 20, 2012
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Given that my posting frequency is on the light side and I don’t talk much about my writing projects, you probably don’t know that my days revolve around writing. Not only do I work daily on my own novel (in fact, it’s finished!), but I also work with a lot of other writers, providing feedback […]
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Breaking News: Cookie Monster Cheats!

  • Posted by mark
  • On August 6, 2012
  • 12 Comments
  • satire; humor
Cookie MonsterSunny days can’t sweep these clouds away. The once-friendly neighborhood of Sesame Street, where doors are typically open wide, has been rocked by scandal. The residents of Sesame Street have lived here for many years and have come to know each other very well -- or so they thought. As it turns out, one resident of this sweet-smelling neighborhood has been keeping a terrible secret. Neighbors have noticed Cookie Monster’s frequent trips late at night, supposedly to pick up cookies. And though stores on Sesame Street close promptly at 6:00 PM, residents were just too polite to ask Mr. Monster what he was up to. The rumor mill was hard at work trying to guess what the late jaunts were about. But no one could have guessed what lies lurked beneath the smiling, furry blue exterior. In fact, one resident had to see it for himself.
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