Wednesday, March 11: Guest on Blogtalk radio The G-Zone

Tonight at 7:30, I'll be a guest on The G-ZONE blogtalk radio show 3/11@7PMEST! Listen in!

Hmm...what will we discuss? Writing? My next novel? My mother's ravioli recipe? Inquiring minds want to know. :-)

Here's the link: 
http://ow.ly/K3nfT

 

It's time for a Sneak Peek of Blood Tithe

I'm really psyched. Here's a sneak peek of Blood Tithe, the sequel to Whispers from Forbidden Earth. Check it out!

 Click here to read the first chapter of Blood Tithe.








Any and all comments are welcome. I'm blessed and humbled to have all of my friends join me on this journey. --Mark

Thanks for all the great cover comments!

I want to take a minute and thank everyone who took time to comment on the cover concepts for my next cover

Blood Tithe 

The first installment is titled The Chosen. It means a lot to me that people took time from their busy day to help! The covers are some initial ideas that we'll be tweaking before the story comes out. I've included some of the comments below. Thanks again!  --Mark 

Here are some of the comments:
"Left one because it catches my eye and draws me in. Also since this is a YA novel, I think this one would appeal more to the target audience."

"I like the colours of the one on the right."

"Overall, I think I like the left better than the right. I do like the gossamer look of the fairy. And I like the alignment of the fairy with the title The Chosen. I don't really get the feel of Blood Tithe from the book on the right."

"I like the green colors but like the left one as a whole."

"Overall I like the right one better, but you have to do something with the title, very hard to read."    

Need Help Choosing a Cover for my new YA novel, Blood Tithe

My Publisher, Helping Hands Press, and I are working up early cover ideas for my next novel, 

Blood Tithe 

Do you like A or B? I would love to hear your comments and suggestions. Thank you so much! -Mark

A                                                          B

 

Click Here to Weigh In 

Here's an intro to Blood Tithe:

Months have passed since dragons had torched parts of Chicago. With the portal finally locked between Eversong and Earth, life seems to be returning to normal on both worlds. Fat chance.

On Earth, Jason Snider and Kat Meyers thought eighth grade would be the toughest thing they’d face until faeries start stalking them. An ancient faerie war threatens to erupt again, one that only the Blood Tithe sacrifice can prevent. The Tithe requires special blood from a special human and Maurelle, the terrifying faerie king of the Winter Court, has found that one special person: Jason Snider. 

On Eversong, destructive forces are unleashed that the Magi Order hasn’t faced in generations. The young elf Strum is drawn into a race to capture a mad mage bent on reopening the portal. Many fear the mage will succeed. Others secretly fear Strum will and summon the power of the storm to ensure that he fails.

Cancelled due to weather: Speaking and Book Signing at Book Lovers.

My speaking engagement at Book Lovers has been cancelled for Tuesday due to weather. I'm bummed but we'll reschedule for another day.  Now out to shovel the lovely white stuff. :-)

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I'm so excited to be speaking and signing copies of Whispers from Forbidden Earth at Book Lovers on Tuesday 1/27.

Time: 6:00pm
Place: McGinnis Sisters Specialty Foods, Monroeville PA.
I'll will be disussing the popularity of fantasy in mainstream media.

If you live in the Pittsburgh area, come on out. I'm looking forward to meeting the folks at Book Lovers!

Je Suis Charlie!

Now more than ever, never be intimidated! Never back down!

2014: I Choose to Focus on the Good

2014 was literally the best of times and the worst of times throughout the world. On this December 31, 2014, I choose to look back at some of the remarkable moments that brought us all together as one people. Please join me in praying that in 2015 goodwill overcome evil, trust and acceptance would replace bigotry, and that peace will finally reign. From Kathy and I, Happy New Year!