March 8, 2010
...Too quiet.
The calm before the storm perhaps. I hate it when life suddenly seems to halt. Editing done. Current WIP finished (except one) But still...very quiet. Even the internet is quiet...
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March 7, 2010
Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away--no, wait...wrong beginning! A while ago I used to run an intactivist web site known as F Club (the 'F' standing for foreskin) Due to some pro circ people petitioning the web host, and peddling their narrow-minded ideology onto those who frequented this blog, the site was shut down.
Since that day I have been receiving heaps and heaps of emails to start the blog back up, in whatever way, shape or form. The support has been overwhelming in fact. Don't forget... Continue reading...
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March 3, 2010
I awoke to some fantastic news this morning! Shadows of the Mind is a best seller, reaching number 5 on the monthly rankings. Not bad for a book that was released mid month on the 15th! Then again, I didn't think I had a snow balls chance in hell to get into the charts. I had some stiff (no pun intended) competition this month. Stephani Hecht, AJ Llewellyn, DJ Manly, Viola Grace and Stone Richards are just stunning authors and a huge congrats to them for making the charts, too.
Little 'ol me ... Continue reading...
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March 1, 2010
Over the last few days I have been fiddling with my web site (yes, I know I should be writing, but there you go...I'll do some tomorrow, I promise) I wanted a clean, simple template that also enabled me to use some of my banners at the top of the pages without too much clutter.
I like the new look. It's easy to read and means I don't have to resort to using coloured text to highlight things. I think the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) method is the best, and what's more it looks professional,... Continue reading...
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February 27, 2010
Here's from, the news:
Nine thousand people have marched in this year's Sydney Pride parade, the largest in Australia. Hundreds of thousands lined the street to cheer them on. This year's theme was "History of the World" and scores of dancers were dressed as famous identities from the pages of history. Being the 32nd annual parade, it had taken on a specifically political flavour this year after same sex marriage legislation was voted down in the Senate yesterday...But the mood has not been da... Continue reading...
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February 25, 2010
...I hear the same thing, over and over.
I don't mean to sound all high and mighty, because I am far from it. But let's get it clear for all of you budding authors out there. Plot is IMPORTANT. Plot is the foundation of a novel/story. Plot is what the words can cling to as you build your prose. Without plot there is nothing. NOTHING. I cannot stand reading books with no plot. No plot=no character development. No plot=no story. No plot=why bother?
Even if the plot is a simple one (and sometimes ... Continue reading...
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February 23, 2010
I have a new saying. "dick goes numb." I think it can be used to describe all sorts of situations. Ones where you think, oh dear God, I've so seen everything the only thing left is for my genitals to get pins and needles to make the experience something out of the ordinary and for me to actually notice or give two hoots.
I work in the post office. Suffice it to say, my dick goes numb many times over the course of the day. Please, people, if you are going to get a parcel from overseas DO NOT ge... Continue reading...
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February 22, 2010
Buying an eReader is, I have to say with all honesty, the best thing I have ever done. Not only does it make reading books easy, it makes reading sexy, too! There I said it! Reading a book with an eReader is damn sexy. When I finish an eBook I can sit back, relax, grab a pizza and (here's the best bit) I don't have to tell it I love it. Although *whispers* I do.
The down side. I catch the train to work and back each day. I am used to sitting by myself, minding my own business. Once I get my eR... Continue reading...
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February 20, 2010
You all know that a boy needs his toys. Well, I just got me a brand spanking new eReader! It's the iRiver "Story" and it's just so damn sexy I fell in love with it straight away. Even the cover is sex in cream coloured plastic! YUM!
Why did I buy this instead of the Kindle or the Sony eReader?
Well, I have to say here I knew more about eReaders than the sales guy! In the end he was asking me questions. Do you know how good that feels? LOL Anyway, I digress.
I bought this particular eReader beca... Continue reading...
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February 16, 2010
Okay, as some of you know, I had/still have DVT (deep Vein Thrombosis) and now that I am out of the woods as far as being in danger, I can share with you a funny story. Now, in no way am I making light of a serious medical condition, but at the same time, I did experience something quite amusing while I was being prodded and poked at the hospital.
First, I complained of a pain in my calf. I thought I had pulled a muscle or something and for a week didn't worry about it (suffered in silence in ... Continue reading...
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About Me
My name is Mark Alders. I live in a house. This house has a street in front of it which is a good thing because if it didn't I wouldn't be able to drive down to the shop and purchase the chocolate I need on a daily basis *giggle*
Seriously, I am a mild mannered post office worker by day and an erotic romance writer (mainly male/male) at night. Not much else to say other than, like everyone else, I have bills to pay, a mortgage and family that I love and drive me crazy all at the same time. Oh, and I have a dog, too!
See?
Average Joe...except when I get down and write...then I let my imagination go to places I never knew existed and my characters invade my mind.
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