Posted by Mark Alders on Saturday, February 4, 2012,
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Do you want to win a copy of my upcoming release, The Vicar of Pasmore on the 15th of February? Well, this time things are a little different because the competition is an adult's only game I have posted at the m/m Romance group over at goodreads. To enter, you must be a member of that group. And who isn't who loves m/m?
Anyway, here is the link. Enjoy and above all, have fun! Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Wednesday, January 11, 2012,
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Want to win a copy of Sweet Science, Hard Love in shiny new PDF? Well, all you have to do is let me know what your favourite sport is :) Simple hey!
Oh, and Sarah, your copy of the book will be ready on release day. For those of you who didn't know, Sarah came up with the title of this book for me in a competition I ran last year. She gets a free copy and her name on the dedication page. Once again, congrats, Sarah!
Winner will be announced on release day...or after I have attended the first ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Saturday, December 3, 2011,
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Today's butt! What a beauty! You could get lost in it for days LOL!
Okay, a few things today. First, there is a funny! Again, with some 'porn faces' you just can't resist placing a joke or two in to the picture as well. *giggle* I couldn't help myself with this one!  Now, the winner of the Christmas competition is....(chosen at random using comment randomiser) Sara S! Sarah, contact me by commenting on the blog or sending me an email (I will need your email address. You have won a copy of A H... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Sunday, November 20, 2011,
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Even when sleeping, bulge is good :)
Now, the winner of "win a copy of First Contact" is Jola! Congratulations Jola, please comment here on the blog with your email address or send me a message so I know where to contact you. You can have First Contact in PDF of ePub, so please let me know! Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Monday, November 14, 2011,
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Oh Superman! Now, do you want to win a copy of First Contact in shiny new PDF? Well, it's simple, tell me by commenting on this blog, what your favourite science fiction film is and you could win! Simple hey? I will draw the winner at random :)
So enter away! Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Saturday, October 22, 2011,
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Before I announce the winner of the Name My Next Book competition, I would like to say, THANK YOU to all who entered, it was one of my most successful competitions I have ever run! I had heaps and heaps of entries and I agonized for days over some of the titles. Unfortunately, there can only be one winner. The winner is....*drum roll*
"Sarahs7836"
Congratulations, mate! You picked the title I absolutley thought fit right in with the story. So my futuristic boxing story is now titled: Sweet S... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Friday, October 14, 2011,
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To help celebrate the release of Covenation in...how many hours until midnight? Well, anyway, I am going to do a HUGE contest! Not only is there the eXtasy books $5 dollar rebate off your next purchase (see site for conditions) I am going to GIVE you a free copy of Magolescence when you purchase Covenation! That's right, free in PDF or ePub (for another format let me know). All you have to do is email me your purchase reciept and the copy is yours! If you already have Magolescence (thank you)... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
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I am posting this early because a few of you wanted to know some more information about yesterday's post. Well, I'm here to deliver (yes, that was an post office joke). First, a bit more about Briley: He's 19 (well, he was at the time he was photographed for this shoot) He's 75 kg and in the Middleweight division. I don't know whether he's pro or amateur...but will find that out. He's straight (can't help that, the poor boy) and he is well hung and intact! I found a great picture of him in al... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
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Okay, some good stuff today. First, some pictures of my latest 'obsession' when it comes to...well men (naturally)! His name is Briley and he's a boxer from the UK! Just look at him! He's adorable and he can knock me out ANYTIME! Plus, I would take him home and...well, let me just say he can put his boxing gloves on my bedside table *growl*
Starting from the top I'll count the ways I find him a dream
1) Eyebrows! (they are important)
2) Those eyes (where they've got that killer look and pup... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Tuesday, September 13, 2011,
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It's almost release time, so with that, there comes a competition! What do you need to do this time to win a FREE copy of my next release, The Long Hood of the Law, in shiny new PDF or ePub format? Well, simple. Send me the receipt from eXtasy books of my previous book, Transference. In other words, buy one new release and get another free! Can't get better than that, can it?
Send your receipt to me here! Competition will run until the end of September or until I have given away 10 copies of T... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Friday, September 2, 2011,
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The winner of the "Win a copy of Transference" is....drum roll...Sammy2006! Well done! Please email me and I will send you a shiny new PDF copy of Transference. Thank you to all who entered. I had a blast having my ego stroked for a little while! Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Wednesday, August 31, 2011,
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On the eve of release...actually, a few short hours before release, you will have a chance to win a copy of Transference! All you have to do is tell me on this post why you enjoy my stories (hey, I need my ego stroked every now and again) LOL So get at it :) Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Friday, August 12, 2011,
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So you want to win a shiny new copy of my next release?
Well, all you have to do is let me know the name of the starship the story takes place on...Now, to keep it all fair, email me the answers here! If you comment on this post it will be deleted and you forfeit your entry...okay! I will pick the winner at random from the entries, so you don't necessarily have to be the first...just be correct :-)
Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Thursday, August 11, 2011,
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Tomorrow I will be announcing a competition to win a copy of my 15th Aug release, Away Team! Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Monday, August 1, 2011,
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The winner from last week's competition to win a free PDF copy of Magolescence is LUCIA! Well done Lucia and thanks for contributing to the site! Email me and I will send you a copy of the book! Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Friday, July 22, 2011,
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How? Simple. Tell me your most embarrassing teenage moment! It can be short, long, funny, horrible, whatever! You don't have to mention names or go into details, just the moment :) And just to get you started, my teenage moments have been well documented right here! Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Thursday, June 16, 2011,
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The winner of the Sarge's Angel competition is Melanie mcsc2008 Congrats Melanie! Email me of leave a message here with your contact details. I will send you a copy of Sarge's Angel in shiny new PDF format! Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Monday, June 6, 2011,
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Well, here it is, the competition I promised to win your very own copy of Sarge's Angel in PDF! The release date is the 15th of June, so you have until then to enter.
So what do you have to do? Simple. Tell me who your favourite male/gay porn star is! That's it.
To get the ball rolling, I would have to say my favourite is Brent Corrigan. He's adorable, a nice guy and his vids are damn hot! If ever I need inspiration for a sex scene, I put on a Brent vid and there it is! Instant inspiration *gi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Wednesday, June 1, 2011,
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What is the Schism Universe, I hear you ask? Well, it's a universe I created which involves dark matter beings who are on the hunt for shifters. Why? Because shifters are against nature's laws and the Schism want to make sure all in the universe is ordered...according to them. Let's hope once all the shifters have been wiped out the Schism don't turn their attention to humanity!
So...with the release of Sarge's Angel (on the 15th of June), I am going to be running a competition soon. Stay tune... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Monday, May 9, 2011,
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Suzanne!
Congrats Suzanne! She picked the left as the bottom guy, which is correct :-) To claim your prize please email me markalders@yahoo.com I will send you a PDF copy of Mouse in the Wainscoting. Again, congrats and thanks for playing my little game. Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Monday, May 2, 2011,
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Get your copy of Mouse in the Wainscoting here. Here is the excerpt to get you all warmed up :-)
Hot water cascaded over David’s weary body. He immersed his face in the stream, letting himself become carried away by the sheer joy of being cleaned of the day’s grime. With soap lathered on a flannel, he washed himself. Careful and deliberate, he caressed his weary muscles, rubbed his skin, enjoyed having his own touch across his body. He dropped the flannel and soap, favouring skin on skin co... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Tuesday, February 22, 2011,
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Coming soon on the 1st of March is my novella, The Diamond Ring Effect. A story about family, first contact, and aliens! Can't ask for more than that, can you? Oh, and there's a bit of erotic in there, too! As you would expect from a Mark Alders' story, I'm sure :-)
I can't wait for you all to read it! Comment on this blog post about where you think alien life could exist in the solar system and you could win a PDF copy of this release! Simple as that. Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Saturday, January 15, 2011,
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Waves of Infinity has been released by eXtasy books. Click here to get your copy. Also, the winner of the ''Anywhere in the World'' competition is *drum roll* Leaundra! Email me, Leaundra, to get your free gift copy in PDF! Congratulations, mate! Here is an excerpt too! Enjoy :-)
Supper
consisted of ships rations. C’tosh and Julian saw to it that everyone
was fed and warm before they finally tucked in for the night themselves.
All except the government group, that was. Julian assumed tha... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Monday, January 10, 2011,
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Here is the first competition for 2011 that I am running! It's timing coincides with the release on the 15th of January of Waves of Infinity. So, what is the competition, I hear you ask? Well, simple. Tell me where on Earth you would like to go if money was no object! It can be anywhere, from Antarctica to the Sahara. You tell me where your ultimate holiday destination and you could win a copy in PDF format of Waves of Infinity.
Competition will close on release day! So get commenting. Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Saturday, January 1, 2011,
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Just to make it official: Here are the results of the "Pick a Picture" competition I ran over the last few days. 1) Michele M chose to give her book to Em who chose: Starship Cadet Missions:Away Team (future release) 2) Jessica R chose Centaur's Awakening: File delivered. 3) Emanuela chose Startship Cadet Missions: Away Team (future release) 4) Thorny chose Sarge's Angel (future release) 5) Lee73 chose Shadows of the Mind: File delivered 6)
The young man who sent me the picture of Naru has all my...
Posted by Mark Alders on Wednesday, December 29, 2010,
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Okay, time to end off the year with a high. Head on over to this page here. Read it all, enjoy it, and then submit a picture of a man (naked or not) who you think will fit one of the characters I have written about. One reader has already sent me a picture (and it is posted) and that started off my latest story writing adventure...yeah I know, I don't need any more ideas! LOL
What are the rules? Well, they are simple. If your picture is chosen, you get a free PDF copy of any of my books, prese... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Wednesday, November 10, 2010,
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There is little over a week to go before the release of Centaur's Awakening, the second part of the Keeper of the Land series that started with Unicorn's Peril. Many questions will be answered and for those of you who have read the first part, the war with the unicorns will begin.
Centaur's Awakening is truly about a battle between magic and might in more ways than one. Will Logan be rid of Aidenock's influence? Will Thor return? Will Josh be saved? Will Blake become the man he's destined to b... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Thursday, September 23, 2010,
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Well...do you?Unicorn's Peril will be released in just over a week! I can't believe it. So how do you win a copy? It's simple and really easy. Leave a comment here telling me why you'd like to win an eBook copy. I will draw the winner at random on release day, so you have until then to comment :-) Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Wednesday, September 8, 2010,
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It all started with "Shadows of the Mind" in February! A novel that introduced us to Jacob, a horny young man who yearned for a boyfriend. Then one night aliens landed in a field and everything changed. So began Jacob's adventures. He met Callum and Zane and Suzy and Mr. Barnaby along the way. With his new friends, there was love for him.Then in April, "Light of the Body" was released and we found out a lot more about Jacob and his developing friendships and loves. We also discovered a enigma... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Sunday, July 4, 2010,
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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, May 7, 2010,
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Time for a competition! I have racked my brains and come up with something I think you may all like. Okay, here's the deal...Simply purchase a copy of Light of the Body, the second part of the Pembroke Eve series, and I will send you a postcard featuring a lovely kangaroo/koala/Australian native animal. I live in Australia, so yeah, this is the real deal :-)
Easy hey?
I will write a note and sign the postcard, too. All you have to do is send me the receipt from the purchase and your snail mail ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Sunday, February 14, 2010,
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If you purchase a copy of Shadows of the Mind I will give you a free copy of The Pauper's Prize or any other book from my back catalog of your choosing, including the two short stories I have done, Mama's Heart and The Cadet's Officer.
How do you get your free book? Email me the receipt of Shadows of the Mind and tell me which book you would like. Simple, hey? Oh, and you can say hello, too. I won't bite...unless requested ;-)
What could be better? Two books for the price of one. What's my emai... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Saturday, February 13, 2010,
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With the release of Shadows of the Mind, part one of the Pembroke Eve Chronicles on the 15th of Feb, I will be running a competition.
Although, this one will be a little different, because normally my competitions go down like a platter of suckling pig at a Jewish Convention...so...what's this all going to be about then?
Simply stay tuned for now.
I will say that it won't involve commenting or doing a jig naked at the next full Moon and that the prize will be a copy of my award winning and bes... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Saturday, December 12, 2009,
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I don't usually blog on weekends, but geez, I am still on cloud 9 about my Rainbow Award second placing for fantasy! I mean, wow! Recognition is da bomb! It really is.
Elisa commented that my book was a 'dark horse' and that she was glad I got a placing with it. I am, too. Although, perhaps by that she meant that I am a relatively unknown author in the grand scheme of things (which I am) and that this win will hopefully help get my name out there even more. Well, that's how I am interpreting i... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Thursday, October 29, 2009,
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Yep, I can't believe it. In the fantasy category, my book, The Pauper's Prize has made it into the next round. Round 3 is the judges choice section. Now, really I don't hold out much hope for my book progressing any further, but I tell you what, it's been a fantastic feeling having people vote for my work.
I would like to thank you all for supporting me, and above all I would like to thank Elisa for running the Rainbow awards. It has been a huge contest with well over 500 (or so) books offere... Continue reading ...
Posted by Mark Alders on Thursday, October 22, 2009,
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Now, seeing as Halloween is fast approaching, I thought it may be a
good idea to hear from you—my readers—about any scary stories you may
have that has happened to you. Just for a bit of fun.
It can be about anything, from actual ghosts and things that go bump
in the night to something more earthly, like being faced with an
infestation of mice in the back shed. Whatever!
To get things rolling and to help get you in the right frame of mind, here’s my scary story!
The scariest thing th... Continue reading ...
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About Me
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
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