Tag: fiction

• Finally, a New Novel – writing update

  I noticed I made an original Scrivener file in July of 2022. That file, over the next three years, turned into my newest novel, coming later in 2026 entitled, Tesler and the Burning Bush. It’s been three years since I published a novel, with Lady Trieu and the Demon Warrior of Hanoi being released in…

  sassevn

  March 24, 2026

  Uncategorized

  Book review, books, fiction, reading, writing

• 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,…

  sassevn

  June 12, 2025

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  books, creative writing, fiction, novel, novel writing, writing, writing process

• Lowest Price Ever! 99 cents for “Which Half David”

  All right! My new release novel is going CHEAP for 5 days. Only 99 cents for 400 pages of intrigue and page-turning fun. 5 star average on Amazon! Check out the reviews and enjoy! Thanks! 99 cent New Release – WHICH HALF DAVID

  sassevn

  November 30, 2016

  Indie Author

  Asia, christian, fiction, kindle countdown, psychological, thriller

• Last Day to Enter Giveaway!

  Don’t forget to head over to Goodreads and enter to win one of two paperback copies of my new release “Which Half David.” Here’s the Link! It ends today, September 22, don’t delay! And make sure you add it to your to-read shelf. Thanks for the support! “Which Half David: A Modern-day King David Story”

  sassevn

  September 22, 2016

  Indie Author, Promotion

  Asia, fiction, goodreads giveaway, new release, thriller

• Done. Polished. Finished. Novel #5

  I remember the days when I was a failed novelist, unable to get beyond page 2. I don’t take those memories lightly. They mean a lot. And to get to where I currently am has been a lot of work and determination. It’s humbling, really. To get to the point where you can do something…

  sassevn

  August 13, 2016

  Indie Author

  amazon pre-release, fiction, King David, new kindle books, new release, new religious books

• A Steal of a Deal! 99 cents! “A Love Story for a Nation” – LIMITED TIME OFFER

  My newest novel will be on 99 cent promotion on Kindle from December 19 – December 26. Where else can you get hours of riveting entertainment for 99 cents? I may be biased, but check out the independent reviews and decide for yourself. I think you’ll agree, this is a great deal! Get your 99…

  sassevn

  December 19, 2015

  Promotion

  99 cent kindle books, a love story for a nation, fiction, historical books, KDP, kindle, kindle countdown, literary fiction

• Are second halves of novels better?

  As I finish up my due diligence with my fourth and soon (with 3 months) to be released novel, I came across a strange realization: the writing in the second half of my novel is better. I’m doing a final, thorough read-through and I noticed a strange difference in attitude between my perception of each…

  sassevn

  April 17, 2015

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  fiction, first half of a novel, indie authors, novel writing, writing, writing a novel’s ending, writing process

• New “Banyan Tree” Review: “Excellent Story, Beautifully Written”

  Cathy from Cath’n’ Kindle Book Review recently posted her review of my latest novel, “The Reach of the Banyan Tree.” She starts off by saying this: “Mark Sasse never disappoints. He writes with heart and soul and sucks you right into his characters’ world…wherever and whenever it is.” And ends by saying this: “It’s an…

  sassevn

  February 12, 2015

  Indie Author, Reviews

  Book review, fiction, historical, love story, romance, The Reach of the Banyan Tree, Vietnam, war

• I’m not a genre writer

  Genres are popular. I get it. Genres categorize novels so readers can browse through the books they are more likely to be interested in.  (Yes, that’s a preposition at the end of a sentence. It’s late, and I don’t feel like re-writing it. Plus, that’s what blogs are for.)  Back to genres. Many authors are…

  sassevn

  April 5, 2013

  Writing Process

  beauty rising, fiction, general fiction, genre writing, indie author, literary fiction, writing, writing categories