Category: What’s Happening
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THIS WEEK! Captured in Time & Space: The Musical
Earlier this year, I wrote a 10-minute musical (with the help of musician Shion Beak) and submitted it to the Short & Sweet Musical Festival Kuala Lumpur. I was happy to have it selected for production with Marcus Lee at the helm. Now, it’s finally here. This week, the musical will be featured alongside other…
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It’s here! Proof of The Recluse Storyteller
I’m getting super excited! It’s almost here. What is here is the proof copy of the paperback. It’s looking great. A few adjustments and it will be ready for the October 8 release. I can’t wait to finally get it out there. Coming soon to an on-line bookstore near you!
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I’m Writing a Full-Length Musical!
I’m feeling ambitious – or stupid. Only time will settle the duel. I’ve decided to go all out this year and create, from scratch, a full-length, full-blown, Broadway style musical for my dramatic production in May 2014. No, I’m not doing this alone. I’m working with a fun and talented group of motivated high school…
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More Publishing News!
My second novel, The Recluse Storyteller, has been submitted successfully to the publisher. The proof is being printed. Should have a good idea of how it looks within a couple of weeks. Very excited and on-schedule for my October 8 release. More details to come!
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The Recluse Storyteller Cover Art!
I’m happy to reveal the cover art to my second novel, The Recluse Storyteller, set to release on October 8. I’m indebted to artist Joyce Lee for her creation. The front cover image becomes a pertinent one as part of one of the stories that the storyteller continually weaves. I’m so excited to finally get this released.…
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Done! Proofreaders, get ready.
This afternoon, basked by the warm shade of the palm trees, I finished editing and formatting The Recluse Storyteller – my soon-to-be released second novel. The release date, barring any unforeseen circumstance, is October 8 – my birthday. What an awesome present I’m giving myself. I’m really excited about this novel. Very different. Yes, funny,…
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Goodreads Giveaway Exclusively for Vietnam!
All right! I’m excited to have my first Goodreads Beauty Rising give-away exclusively for people living in Vietnam. I guess it makes sense. The novel is completely wrapped in everything Vietnam from location to food to culture to life to language to etc … So if you live in Vietnam or know someone who does, please have…
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Couldn’t make it through the first chapter: The importance of advanced readers
After I finished writing The Recluse Storyteller in the summer of 2012, I passed it on to my first faithful advanced reader. I was confident and excited. I liked how the story came together, but I was, of course, a little nervous. You know how it is when you finally expose one of your creations to the…
Author Mark W Sasse 