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Running, Writing, and Chasing the Dragon
http://markmatthewsauthor.blogspot.com/
'Running, Writing, and Chasing The Dragon'is about the running and writing life, with mass media reviews and thoughts related to addiction sprinkled about from time to time. The author has run 13 marathons, has been in recovery from addiction for 20 years, and is the author of three novels.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 386 )
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ON THE LIPS OF CHILDREN for a Buck
On the Lips of Children is on sale this week for .99 Cents. It will be a Bookbub deal this Saturday, and peeping its ugly head a few other places. If you haven'... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2018 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Free MILK-BLOOD For Your Kindle
MILK-BLOOD is FREE on kindle! For today and a long time coming.MILK-BLOOD on AmazonCheck Out What Readers Are Saying: "A helluva story. Very much... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2018 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
A Review of THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD, by Paul Tremblay
I was graced with an advance review copy of this book from the publisher, and so grateful I was. I loved this book, and spoiler free demands require some... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2018 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
A Week of Sales
MARCH 18TH-MARCH 24THKindle Sale!5 books to choose fromCHECK OUT ALL THE SALE BOOKS CLICK HERE! Read more
Posted on 17 March 2018 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Rest In Peace Jack Ketchum
Shocked to hear the news.It seems like every horror writer has a "When I met Dallas (his true name) story." That's because you can't forget the way he made you... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2018 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
GARDEN OF FIENDS is on the HWA Bram Stoker Preliminary Ballot for Superior...
Thrilled to announce that GARDEN OF FIENDS: TALES OF ADDICTION HORROR is on the preliminary ballot for the Horror Writers Association Bram Stoker Awards for... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2018 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
New Release: BODY OF CHRIST (A Novella)
BODY OF CHRIST BODY OF CHRIST is a new release that drops Monday, January 8th. It is a transgressive work about grief, loss, and two young people who rely on th... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2018 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Step Inside the Garden of Fiends for .99 Cents
For the first time since the written word, GARDEN OF FIENDS: TALES OF ADDICTION HORROR is on a .99 Cent Kindle Countdown Deal. It's also a Bookbub deal of the... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Copies of GARDEN OF FIENDS to HWA Members for Bram Stoker Consideration
Hi Folks,I'm offering up copies ofGARDEN OF FIENDS: TALES OF ADDICTION HORRORfor Bram Stoker Consideration in the Anthology category.The dark truths of addictio... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
A LIFE OF DEATH, By Weston Kincade, the Introduction
Weston Kincade has recently re-released his A Life of Death trilogy, originally published by Books of the Dead Press. I was honored when he asked me to write th... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2017 BOOKS -
A Harrowing Story of Addiction & Pestilence, by Edmund Kelly
The following is another guest post by a writer whose life has been touched by addiction. This one truly made my heart ache and marvel where Ed finds himself... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
THE TIGER IN THE LIFEBOAT, by Christa Carmen
I put out a call for guest blog posts, particularly from writers who may have been touched by addiction. Huge thanks to writer Christa Carmen who responded by... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
A Few Words with Matt Weber, the Brain Behind DOUBLE BARREL HORROR and PINT...
Matthew Weber is straight up good people and the creative force behind Pint Bottle Press. Here is what happens when you pick his brain:Double Barrel Horror at... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Beast Within--An Analysis of Ginger Snaps
(I put out a request for guest blog posts, and struck it big. Here is Alison Armstrong's detailed analysis of Ginger Snaps, a must see movie. Read more
Posted on 14 July 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
After 25 Years of Living Sober, i Can’t Wait to Die the Same Way
I'm a quarter century sober today. My last drink was 25 years ago. It was dark rum, which was all I could find. I vividly remember gulping some down for... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
The Cover of GARDEN of FIENDS Wins Recognition
Zach McCain won a GOLD STAR for his cover of GARDEN OF FIENDS: TALES OF ADDICTION HORROR by one of the premier cover contests in the Digi-verse. Read more
Posted on 26 June 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Garden of Fiends: Tales of Addiction Horror - Now Available
Garden of Fiends: Tales of Addiction HorrorIS ALIVE!!$4.99 for Kindle$12.99 for paperback (buy the paperback, and you can get the kindle version for only .99... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
GARDEN OF FIENDS MARCH MADNESS CONTEST! Win a Paperback Or One of Ten Kindle...
It’s MARCH MADNESS. Time to fill out your bracket. And by bracket I mean, “Garden of Fiends” brackets, of course. Here's how you play: Match the authors from th... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
GARDEN OF FIENDS PRESALE is NOW! (But Read from the Table of Contents TODAY)
GARDEN OF FIENDS: TALES OF ADDICTION HORROR Available for Presale on AmazonSo excited to announce that The Presale has begun! Get your copy at a discount. But... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
ALL SMOKE RISES on the Preliminary HWA Bram Stoker Award Ballot
ALL SMOKE RISES made the Preliminary Ballot for the 2016 Bram Stoker Awards in the long fiction category. I'm incredible honored and thrilled, especially for th... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2017 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS