Category: Indie Author
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Van Gogh’s Determination is an Inspiration for Any Writer
I had the privilege last week of going to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. I took the self-regulated audio tour, and I must say, I was impressed. Not only with the museum but with narrative they told about Van Gogh. The museum is a beautiful four-story building, tastefully decorated with engaging displays of over…
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Summer Writing in America
I finally have writing time in America. And to mimic my sessions in Malaysia, I had to be sitting outside, so here I am at Zinburger in Nanuet, NY. Beautiful evening. Warm, yet slightly breezy. Outdoor music not too loud. Good battery-life on the computer, and sweet-gooey ideas oozing out of my brain. In fact,…
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Eleven Days and Here’s the Proof!
Novel four on the cusp of release. July 3rd in Kindle & Paperback!
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The Self-Doubt of a New Writing Project
With slight trepidation I begin my next major writing project: an hour and a half dramatic production for my drama team, The RLT Players. This is the fifth year in a row that I’ve written a full-length show for them. You would think that it gets easier or that the confidence of putting on wonderful…
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Meet Gerald J. Sanpatri
Meet the protagonist of “A Love Story for a Nation.” Former novelist and young college professor. He and his ideologically-driven friends drove his beloved country to freedom some twenty years in the past. But as the new regime failed to live up to its promise, Gerald became marginalized in society. His famous work, “The Belle of…
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Moving Beyond Vietnam
There were three specific items which led me to be an indie author. 1) A desire to be creative. 2) My introduction to drama. 3) My ten years living in Vietnam. I have always wanted to create. I remember writing songs and plays as as teenager, just trying to find an outlet for what was…
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KINDLE SALE! “The Reach of the Banyan Tree” Novel only 99 Cents! Limited Time!
With my fourth and new novel set to release on July 3, I’m offering all kinds of deals on my previous novels, starting with “The Reach of the Banyan Tree” for only $0.99 cents – June 17 – June 24 ONLY! Part romance, part historical fiction, 100% gripping and emotional! And readers agree. 4.8 STARS…
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Win a Paperback Copy of My Soon-to-be-Released New Novel!
To celebrate the release of my fourth novel, A Love Story for a Nation, I’m giving away seven copies to lucky winners on Goodreads. Please head over to the Goodreads Giveaway page to enter. It’s simple, free, and potentially a great new summer read for you! Goodreads Giveaway Page WHAT’S IT ABOUT? An exiled, ex-writer. Reawakened by…
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“A Love Story for a Nation” – Order Your Copy Today!
My fourth novel is on pre-order for KINDLE. It will be available on July 3 (in paperback too!). You’ll enjoy this great summer read! Order yours HERE! TAGLINE: The Revolution Starts with an Innocent Smile SYNOPSIS: As nightly raids burn the capital city, the mundane existence of Gerald Sanpatri takes a dramatic shift when Rosia walks into…
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Writers: Chip Away like a Sculptor
The story is there. Already. It’s in the mind. It’s composed of memories and relationships, small pieces of information from earth, and deep dreams which probe the vastness of the unknown. The story is already created. It simply needs to be released. It needs to be formulated in a way that will make sense to…
Author Mark W Sasse 