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Mark Tierno

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Inspector Flaatphut

In between writing the big Maldene books, I also write the occasional Inspector Flaatphut story. What I call Beer and Pretzels story telling, it’s my way of having a little bit of fun. A detective Noir set in the future, and populated with a few uplifted furries, the first in this series is now available …

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Next Author Talk: Frank Fiore

On the next Author Talk, I will be speaking with Frank Fiore, author of “12.21.12 End Times”. A timely enough interview as we near that date, so sign up on the Author Talk Page to participate LIVE!!!

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Talking to Don Keith

Today I interviewed Don Keith, a prolific author of 26 books, including a submarine thriller Firing Point, soon to be made into a movie! He had lots of tips for writing, about publishers and getting published, and about his endless enthusiasm for story telling. So go to the Author Talk Audio page to give it …

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Writing Tips: Passion In Your Writing

No matter what type of story, book, genre, or subject you wish to write about, be it short story, epic series, or self-help book, above and beyond ALL other good tips for writing, there is one piece of advice that rules them all, and that is Passion. You MUST have passion in your writing. So, …

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Writing Tips: Designing An Alien Culture

In the course of writing a fantasy or science fiction story, the subject of alien cultures inevitably raises its head. The reader expects them and so as the writer it is your job to design some good ones. So, where to start? How do I design a culture that is alien enough and that the …

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It’s Official!

Well, it’s official. Publish America will no longer handle Maldene. Instead, independent publisher Vault of Knowledge will take over Maldene publication. So, new cover, new publisher, and new ISBN and ordering info. Stay tuned as new details continue to develop.

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MAJOR NEWS!!!

Publish America will no longer be handling Maldene. Stay tuned for more as things develop. (the Vault will be opening soon…)

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It Has Begun…

At the risk of using an old Babylon 5 quote, I am here to say that things are starting to move at last. So for now, just keep watching and beware, for the Ultimate Villain may at last be unleashed!

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I’ve been Interviewed on BLog Talk Radio!

If you go to THis Site you can listen to Dianne Ojar-Ali interviewing me on her show. She’s out of Toronto Canada and was a great interviewer. So go give it a listen then go to her own site at http://www.dianneojarali.com.

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The New Cover Is FINISHED!!!

Maldene Volume I

Yes True Believers (Whoops, Stan Lee has that one)… I mean, okay Kids (No, Letterman owns that one)… Okay, how’s about… Okay all you Fantasy Fans, this is it. The new cover for Maldene Volume I is FINISHED! Great praises go out to Sasha and Diego (you’ll find a link to them on the front …

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