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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 ( 390 )
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Star of Little Orphan Annie To Play the Role of Lilly in Movie Version of...
I am ecstatic to announce that starting this summer, the movie version of MILK-BLOOD will begin filming on location on the East side of Detroit. Right on... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Why I Can't Quit My Day Job
MILK-BLOOD is on sale for .99 Cents, and this news is being shared with a dozen different digital outlets this week. It starts today with sponsoring a $25 Amazo... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
A Most Pressing Question About Human Behavior
The whole reason I started this blog was not to build an author platform, as common wisdom would dictate, it was to answer one important question. Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Walking Dead Kills the Horse
The Walking Dead is in a strange spot in Alexandria. We are used to this scene: the group being tricked into a sanctuary that turns out to be full of humans mor... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Acupuncture for Runners?
I went to an acupuncture appointment yesterday. Here's a shot of my leg with just a few of the 20 needles I had stuck inside of me in various locations. Read more
Posted on 04 March 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
You Say It's My Birthday? It's Your Birthday Too, Yeah
You remember how excited you were when it was your birthday and you got to pass out candy or cupcakes to the class? Well, some things never change. I come... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Detroit Based Horror Fiction: Bird Box and Broken Monsters
With my novel MILK-BLOOD being distinctly and specifically based in Detroit, I've been keeping an especially watchful eye on other Detroit based pieces of Dark... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Chasing the Dragon Down the Yellow Brick Road
Chasing the Dragon. A term I over use and over think and over indulge in. Always chasing that next high.I have been sober from the Running High since October,... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
MILK-BLOOD on Dead End Follies
My book was featured on one of the coolest Dark Fiction review sites in the universe, Dead End Follies. They called it "one of these disturbing tales that... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Benefits of Not Running. (Maybe We All Need Some Mysoitis Ossificans in Our...
I have run 2 miles in 2015. This was over a span of 2 days, not in succession, and they were slow and easy ones. Not running has its benefits. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Kinder Words Have Never Been Spoken
MILK-BLOOD continues to be a best-selling chemical dependency book on Amazon, and is now on a .99 Cent Kindle Count Down deal. It is being featured on the top... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Fare You Well, Fare You Well, I Love You More Than Words Can Tell
The Grateful Dead have announced three huge farewell shows in Chicago this July. Chicago is just a four hour drive so this is a must-see. There is nothing like ... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
The Joy of Audiobooks on ACX.com
MILK-BLOOD received some incredible reviews over the last few days, but in keeping with the insidious nature of reviews, I have a confession: Neither of these... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Six Months of Blog Posts Are Dead, and i Am to Blame. Arggghh.
I just tried to delete 3 blogs posts from draft, and ended up deleting six months worth of blog posts. Six months worth. Last undeleted post happens to be from... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Walt Disney World Marathon, Making Outlines, and Cosmic Irony
Cosmic Irony is on the menu so far this year.Cosmic Irony One:I signed up for Physical Therapy and took the first appointment available which was Thursday. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Dark and Damaged Goods: Best of 2014
The obligatory summary. MILK-BLOOD was released in 2014, and received some incredible reviews. The book is unique, challenging, (I like to think) and this is... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Dark and Damaged Goods: Best of 2014
Writing, Running, Reading, and Chasing the Dragon in 2014.The obligatory summary.Writing: MILK-BLOOD was released in 2014, and received some incredible reviews. Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Harbaugh, Like Winter, is Coming
A lovely gift from my wife. It's an "action figure." It's a "figurine." Really, it's a "doll."But he's one of my heroes. Jon Snow now graces the top of my desk. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Jesus, Christmas, Nativity Scenes, and The Polar Express
Merry Christmas! Christian or not, may salvation be part of your lexicon. Unless, of course, you are a devout nihilist, then may you find unmeaning and a slow... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS -
Graston Technique, Disney Marathon, and I'm A Damn Poser
If you’ve been reading this blog looking for running thoughts, you have been seriously let down. Running isn't happening much in my world, just a few strides... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS