Posted by Mark Alders on Saturday, July 31, 2010,
In :
General thoughts
Time and time again I hear people
complain about romance being too sweet. On heaps of review sites I see
the same words: story was too sweet. I say, what's wrong with that? If
that's what the story is supposed to be, how can it be anything else?
Too
much our lives are filled with hate and hurt and bad things happening
every day. Just turn on the news, there's your proof. Why do you think
romance sells so well? Because it's needed. Sweet is needed.
Posted by Mark Alders on Tuesday, July 27, 2010,
In :
news
Here's an an update for all my
wonderful readers and the hoards of fans alike
First, did a bit
of tinkering on my main website...Mainly added lots of pretty images to
help sparkle things up a bit http://www.markalders.com
:-)
Then, on the 15th of August part 4 of
Pembroke is released. Titled, Fire of the Heart. It involves lots of
dragon shifters and an adventure that will culminate in an amazing
revelation for our hero, Jacob.
The Keeper of the Land series
starts October the 1st! Can you... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Monday, July 26, 2010,
In :
news
What a silly what's its name I am. The release date for Fire of the Heart is the 15th of AUGUST not October! Doh!
I think I need another holiday! LOL
Hope of the Spirit, the final chapter of the Pembroke Eve Chronicles will be 15th October! Then the spin-off series, Diary of the Eternal War will take over from there :-) (don't know dates yet)
Posted by Mark Alders on Thursday, July 22, 2010,
In :
news
Well, here it is, my latest cover for my
next release! How awesome is it?! When's it coming out? August the 15th! Stay tuned, there will be a competition soon, too.
Here's the blurb, too!
Fire
of the Heart is the fourth installment in the Pembroke Eve Chronicles
and takes place a few weeks after the Spring Dance.
Jacob, Callum
and Zane are packing up for the night in the Food Emporium, when Mr.
Barnaby bursts in proclaiming Aloysius is missing. Where could a twenty
foot dragon have disa... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Monday, July 19, 2010,
In :
General thoughts
Well, I had five days of winter bliss down at Phillip Island. Actually, the weather was brilliant. No rain, slight breeze and sun in good doses. There was no TV, no phone and no internet. (But I did sneek the laptop down so I could write while everyone slept :-))
Day one saw us arrive, shop, get food, shop, get food, eat, shop and I think we shopped. The next day we went to a town named San Remo (yes, like the pasta) and watched the pelicans being fed. We then...surprise, surprise, shopped so... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Friday, July 9, 2010,
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news
I am officially on holidays now. Yippee! In a few days
(14th July) I am going away for much needed r&r to a place called
Phillip Island. No internet. No TV. No phone...bliss. I am looking
forward to spending time snuggled up in a log cabin, roaring fire, book
in hand and spending time with the family.
Posted by Mark Alders on Wednesday, July 7, 2010,
In :
General thoughts
Well, with the World Cup coming to an
end soon, you may be thinking there's not a lot more you can do with a
soccer/football and how the hell are you going to while away those
precious hours again?
Here's a nifty solution from the folk at
Bonds. Proving that boys can do more with their balls :-)
Posted by Mark Alders on Sunday, July 4, 2010,
In :
competition
It has come to my attention (and this is not a new thing) that books which follow a formula or a trope are the ones which will sell. This is the case for all genres, from crime to fantasy to romance. I have also come to the conclusion that I'm fine with that.
I know I have been ranting on, both on this blog and on facebook and wherever, but really it doesn't bother me that certain books and certain authors in every genre will always get the limelight. That's the nature of the business, after a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Friday, July 2, 2010,
In :
General thoughts
***rant ahead***
(and one that will probably not go down well)
Okay...over and over I see the same authors (m/m genre here) being pushed, reviewed, talked about, whatever. I also see, over and over, that the readers of these select authors complain about how they don't write imaginative works, the sex is boring, there is no plot, etc etc. Basically, everything I hate about a story is being said about these certain authors, yet, they sell like hot cakes and do well.
I am Mark Alders, writer, intactivist, post office worker, and all round nice guy...except when someone steals my chocolate! I am a proud Australian, and as such use different spellings and have some weird phrases, too. Hey, perhaps that's why I write some damn weird shit!
I can't change who I am.
So when you read one of my books, enjoy the ride, but please don't say I can't spell. I spell how I damn well feel like it! LOL Naw seriously, I spell like an Aussie...do forgive me because we are a breed unto ourselves. Where else can a place have 11 registered public holidays and no one has any idea what they are for except to have a BBQ and down some beers!
If you do find a genuine error in my work, please let me know so I can speak with my editor...also, as an addition to that, offer chocolates as well. Lots of chocolates.
*hugs*
Mark
I am Mark Alders, writer, intactivist, post office worker, and all round nice guy...except when someone steals my chocolate! I am a proud Australian, and as such use different spellings and have some weird phrases, too. Hey, perhaps that's why I write some damn weird shit!
I can't change who I am.
So when you read one of my books, enjoy the ride, but please don't say I can't spell. I spell how I damn well feel like it! LOL Naw seriously, I spell like an Aussie...do forgive me because we are a breed unto ourselves. Where else can a place have 11 registered public holidays and no one has any idea what they are for except to have a BBQ and down some beers!
If you do find a genuine error in my work, please let me know so I can speak with my editor...also, as an addition to that, offer chocolates as well. Lots of chocolates.
*hugs*
Mark
