CHAPTER ONE: Miss Brookstone The sound thundered down the hallway, reverberating concussion to test a man’s patience and to which children delight. The man in this case happened to be a short, skinny, bent old caricature in a grey suit already two generations out of style and well into its third. An angry look …
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Land Of The Hive– A Very Unique Little Tale
Herein read of a story about a story, a passion project for one T.J. Sally that I took to my own heart. Oh, it is not yet published (hence this page), but I think we’re overdue to roll back the curtain a bit and pray the right people see it. This is an epic little …
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A Couple of Characters out of Cyberdawn: Beginnings
Okay, so now for a bit more about some of the characters of “Cyberdawn: Beginnings”. First off, know that this novel is definitelty cross-genre, which I love doing. You will see elements of fantasy and magic, supernatural creatures that are the reason why the world needs to develop the first generation of cyber-weaponry; for without …
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Don’t Be Afraid To Go Big; Just Be Careful How You Do It
There are a lot of Grand Epics in books, movies, and comics, the trick is to design them in such a way as to make them real to the reader. Believable enough within its own context to get the reader or viewer emotionally involved. Comic books have plenty of epic spectacle, but some of their …
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Maldene II: Mysteries Of Olde… now in PAPERBACK!
Yes, Maldene II: Mysteries Of Olde is in paperback at last! And, as you may have noticed, with a great new cover that I’m using for the ebook edition as well. So if you can’t wait to hold this bad boy in your hot little hands, then hit the link below or picture above to …
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Snippets From Maldene: Meeting Mauklo
Mauklo is a very tricky character in the world of Maldene, figuring out exactly which side he’s really on being the big game of the day. So for today’s Snippet I thought I’d show a little of the group’s first meeting with Mauklo. Then see if you can figure out who’s side he’s on. As …
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Snippets From Maldene- The Castle
Mark Anthony Tierno here with another Snippet from Maldene. Early in the story we learn of a mysterious King who is gathering to himself all who may oppose the villainous Miro, including our intrepid heroes. The first time Sabu and his companions lay eyes on the King’s castle– Thïr Glomdäitaÿor– is something of a marvel, as …
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Snippets From Maldene: Candol The Preacher
Mark Anthony Tierno here with another Snippet from Maldene. Candol is a coin-flipping priest of “the All-Mighty Indra”. A key member of the group but one not without his own little eccentricities, as you can see from the brief excerpt below… A voice cried out as small feet scampered down the street. Someone’s shouting about being …
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Snippets From Maldene – The Great Whirlpool
Tedelnosho, that name which translated means “really big hole in the water”. Also known as The Great Whirlpool. An oddity of the sea that has been spinning around for countless ages, it is said that it may also be an entrance to other worlds. Witness then a very brief excerpt of the awe and …
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Red-Headed Book Lover Reviews Volume Two
For those keeping track of everything, last month Red-Headed Book Lover reviewed Maldene Volume One. Well today she just dropped her review of the second half of my first novel, Maldene Volume Two. Catch her five-star review (her words, not mine) right here: https://redheadedbooklover.com/maldene-volume-two-mark-anthony-tierno/.
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