Tag: historical fiction
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Reading the Christmas Proof
I’ve been reading the printed proof of my new novel. It releases October 1. My first Christmas novel. A historical fiction account of a little girl trying to make sense of her father’s death in World War II. A proof read for me is a post-edit final-type of read. (Though it may be correctly stated…
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Novels 11 & 12 Releasing in 2022
It’s official. This will be the first year I’ve ever released two novels in one year. I’ve been remarkedly steady since I began publishing in 2012 – one novel a year. I believed the trend would continue. I finished my 11th novel on writing trip to Tbilisi back in late October. It’s the sequel of…
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Yes, it’s free – A DIAMOND FOR HER!
I love this novel. A DIAMOND FOR HER: MYTHS & TALES OF THE WINASOOK IRON HORSES. Probably most enjoyable novel I ever wrote. I love it so much that I’m giving it away. A one time only special – May 27-May 31 – it’s FREE on KINDLE! I believe in this book, and I want…
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A New Favorite Review of A DIAMOND FOR HER
Bonnie @ Bonniereadsandwrites wrote a terrific review of my newly released novel. She states: “Mark W. Sasse has created a book that is captivating, remarkable, and full of the American spirit.” and … “In the tradition of W.P. Kinsella, Mark W. Sasse brings the magic of baseball to life.” Head on over to her terrific…
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New Novel Now Available: A DIAMOND FOR HER: MYTHS & TALES OF THE WINASOOK IRON HORSES
It’s available! Grab your copy now: KINDLE eBook Version: Paperback? Best option: Head to local independent bookstore and ask for it. If they don’t have it, they can order it for you. Please ask them to stock a couple copies for you at release. Library? If you don’t want to buy it, go to your…
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My Protagonist Doesn’t Have a Ripped Abdomen
Of all the tricky and painstakingly difficult tasks that indie authors must contend with, I will admit that marketing is the trickiest and the most painful. I’ve pretty much tried it all at this point, and perhaps at a later time I’ll highlight what I have learned and what I still have failed to learn.…
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Prologue: A Doctor’s Note – EXCERPT
The following is the prologue of A Diamond for Her, my new novel releasing March 23. This is written from the perspective of the story’s narrator, Dr. Charles “Shoeshine” Henry. The novel is available for preorder in Kindle format from Amazon and in paperback through any local or online bookstore including Barnes & Noble, The…
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Giveaway: 100 Copies of My Historical Fiction Baseball Novel
I’ve teamed up with GOODREADS to give away 100 Kindle versions of my soon to be released 10th novel: A Diamond for Her: Myths & Tales of the Winasook Iron Horses You’ll be one of the chosen FEW to receive it before its release date. Giveaway ends March 16 – one week before it releases…
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A DIAMOND FOR HER: Pre-order Now for a Special Price
My new novel, set to release in 60 days on March 23, 2021, is now available for pre-order for a special price only from the Kindle store. This is the baseball novel I’ve always wanted to write, and when hunkered down in March and April of 2020 with no baseball to enjoy, I wrote it.…