Author Mark W Sasse

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Author Mark W Sasse

Mark is an award-winning playwright and director. He has published 12 novels in varied genres. His plays have been performed around the world. A world traveler, he has lived and taught English and Theatre in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia.

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THE SHORT PLAY COLLECTION

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Vol. 2

Vol. 3

Vol. 4

Vol. 5

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Novel Christmas in ’45 – FREE on KINDLE this weekend only.

December 11, 2025
from “A Love Story for a Nation”

The former writer Gerald Sanpatri was just gifted a writing journal by his wife. As the unemployed writer stands with other at Labor Corner, hoping to get a chance for a day job, this little scene occurs. “What are you doing there in the notebook?” asked the man. “I have no idea,” confirmed Gerald, keeping…

November 26, 2025
Experimental Theatre “How to Build a Dictator” Just Published

I recently published “How to Build a Dictator,” which is a unique, immersive and experimental theatre piece originally performed in 2016 at the now-defunct Penang Performing Arts Centre. It was part of their Black Box Experiments theatre series, which included a bunch of unusual productions. I had decided that I wanted to act in this…

November 23, 2025
My Paperbacks – GREAT SALE on PRIME DAYS!

Three of my novels in paperback on Amazon have been slashed during the Prime Day sales now going on. Check out these great deals: Lady Trieu & the Demon Warrior of Hanoi – regular price $21.95 – ONLY $8.90!! Christmas in ’45 – regular price $17.00 – ONLY $9.13!!! A Diamond for Her: Myths &…

July 8, 2025
Writing Trip & Another Novel

This one’s been tough. I’ve been working on novel #14 for the past two years, and since moving back to America, I’ve admittedly not had enough writing time. (Or I haven’t been able to carve it out for some reason or another.) I’m one of those writers who need to hunker down, away from everything,…

June 12, 2025
A Joyous Return to Vietnam

After teaching in Vietnam for nearly ten years, I left in 2003 to very mixed emotions, not knowing if and when I would be able to return. This past week, I had the extreme fortune of returning to Hanoi for the first time since 2009. A lot has changed since then, both in the heart…

April 20, 2025

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