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I often think about humanity and why we are so different. While many see destruction ahead, I see opportunity and hope. Why is that? What sets us apart in the animal kingdom? Free will, and what comes with it—something that doesn’t exist in the animal kingdom as we display it—is compassion.

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by reading the entire book before discussion. Doing it this way is an injustice to a great little crime novel disguised as some sort of great literary work. It’s a great crime novel. Don’t make it more than what it is.

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As my oldest reads The Great Gatsby, I’m reminded at how terribly the book is taught in High School. Between the questions about specific passages in the beginning about what attracts Nick to Gatsby, to color symbolism, to not letting the students know that Gatsby is a con man

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Dear writers, reporters, and editors, I write everyday—maybe not always fiction—but every day! How do I become a better writer? I don’t really have any local writing groups that I know of and my old social writing “groups” have all moved on. Any tips?

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Fallen Star By Lee Goldberg: Review/Giveaway by Cynthia Chow, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Detective Eve Ronin is still adjusting to her fame after arresting a movie star and then becoming the inspiration for a television series, to the poin...

Many thanks to Kings River Life for the great review of FALLEN STAR. Read it to learn how to win a free copy of the book!
"Filled with witty banter, explosive action, and twists and turns that come together so brilliantly."
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#25 Marc Nash 1 on 1 with Mark Atley Marc’s most recent work "Death Of The Author (In Triplicate)" has a philosophical detective at the heart of it, but also probes the power behind the throne of a writer who is writing about a writer (h...

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Join me at my St@ck to discover more about the talented author @marcnashauthor.bsky.social

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Too Late to Say Goodbye Grief is a bitch. When Tony Mora’s partner Clyde dies saving his life during a botched DEA operation, the loss throws him in a tailspin. Not that things were going so well before that. Between the mar...

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld series….so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series.

Too Late to Say Goodbye: booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

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A New Day Starts Here In the Tulsa underworld, everyone is connected.The consequences of Renaldo’s death reverberate through Gabriella’s life. As his mother seeks answers, she learns just how far she is willing to go to ge...

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld series….so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series.

A New Day Starts Here: booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

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Trouble Weighs a Ton Real love, much like the justice system, is messy.Fresh out of jail, Russell Siriano, boss of the Siriano Organization, is kidnapped. He was supposed to be safe in U.S. Marshal Kelly Chambers’s custod...

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld series….so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series.

Trouble Weighs a Ton: booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

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Too Late to Say Goodbye Grief is a bitch. When Tony Mora’s partner Clyde dies saving his life during a botched DEA operation, the loss throws him in a tailspin. Not that things were going so well before that. Between the mar...

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld series….so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series.

Too Late to Say Goodbye: booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

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Sneak Peek at LEAN INTO THE LIGHT Come read the first three chapters of my latest coming soon novel!

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Good morning, friends!
I have something special to share today—a behind-the-scenes peek at my upcoming novel, LEAN INTO THE LIGHT.
Please, share this with all your reading friends—and anyone who just enjoys a good story, whether they’re readers or not!

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Good morning, friends!
I have something special to share today—a behind-the-scenes peek at my upcoming novel, LEAN INTO THE LIGHT.
Please, share this with all your reading friends—and anyone who just enjoys a good story, whether they’re readers or not!

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Just in case you missed this morning’s post, here’s a lovely little read for your enjoyment.

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Excerpt from THE DEAD MAKE NO MARK Hello, friends and fellow writers!

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Hello, friends and fellow writers! Today, I’m excited to share one of my favorite scenes from *THE DEAD MAKE NO MARK*. This book is deeply personal to me — over at my Subst@ck

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Buckle up, night owls and myth-chasers—because Douglas Lumsden isn't just an author; he's the shadowy sorcerer transforming the gritty pulse of classic noir into urban fantasy that flames on the page, leaving you craving more.

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Douglas Lumsden 1 on 1 with Mark Atley In Deep Coprolite (Shade the Collector #2).

I was interviewed by author/blogger @markatley.bsky.social! He asked me some terrific questions, and I had a blast answering them. You can check it out here:
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For those @douglaslumsden.bsky.social fans out there! Check it out now.

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Douglas Lumsden 1 on 1 with Mark Atley In Deep Coprolite (Shade the Collector #2).

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Imagine a world where detectives dodge troll punches, witches curse over whiskey, and demons lurk in Yerba City's neon glow. That's the storm Lumsden creates, and readers are hooked like addicts in a speakeasy.

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Buckle up, night owls and myth-chasers—because Douglas Lumsden isn't just an author; he's the shadowy sorcerer transforming the gritty pulse of classic noir into urban fantasy that flames on the page, leaving you craving more.

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Let’s talk marketing and social media…what are your thoughts? What works and doesn’t work? What genres fair better? Does KU work for you?

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No Country for Old Men

No Country for Old Men

Razorblade Tears

Razorblade Tears

She Rides Shotgun

She Rides Shotgun

Nobody’s Hero

Nobody’s Hero

Starting a thread that I’ll be updating regularly with some of my favorite book covers from the last 25 years.

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You all know that this “indefinite suspension” nonsense is all just marketing, right? Same way Colbert was removed but then is the Emmy winner? Like Disney saw an opportunity to “stand up.” It’s called manipulation —except you have to sing the syllables or it isn’t nearly as good

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Icymi: check out this lovely interview with Indie Fiction darling and pioneer, @ericbeetner.bsky.social

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You all know that this “indefinite suspension” nonsense is all just marketing, right? Same way Colbert was removed but then is the Emmy winner? Like Disney saw an opportunity to “stand up.” It’s called manipulation —except you have to sing the syllables or it isn’t nearly as good

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I'm thrilled to share that an amazing interview with the incredible @ericbeetner.bsky.social . Join me for a captivating 1-on-1 chat. Check out my Subst@ck for all the fascinating insights and my genuine excitement. Let’s dive into this together!

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#23 Eric Beetner 1 on 1 with Mark Atley Eric Beetner is the author of more than 30 books, the latest is Real Bad, Real Soon, the 2nd in his Carter Mc Coy trilogy.

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