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Mark_Atley

@markatley.bsky.social

Dad / Husband / Detective / Writer / Author / Novelist. Neon Noir / Neon Americana Tulsa Underworld series, A Bright Young Man and others.

425 Followers  |  297 Following  |  317 Posts  |  Joined: 09.09.2023  |  1.8872

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Too Late to Say Goodbye Grief is a bitch. When Tony Moraโ€™s partner Clyde dies saving his life during a botched DEA operation, the loss throws him in a tailspin. Not that things were going so well before that. Between the mar...

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld seriesโ€ฆ.so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series.

Too Late to Say Goodbye:ย booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

11.11.2025 02:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A New Day Starts Here In the Tulsa underworld, everyone is connected.The consequences of Renaldoโ€™s death reverberate through Gabriellaโ€™s life. As his mother seeks answers, she learns just how far she is willing to go to ge...

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld seriesโ€ฆ.so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series.

A New Day Starts Here:ย booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

11.11.2025 02:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trouble Weighs a Ton Real love, much like the justice system, is messy.Fresh out of jail, Russell Siriano, boss of the Siriano Organization, is kidnapped. He was supposed to be safe in U.S. Marshal Kelly Chambersโ€™s custod...

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld seriesโ€ฆ.so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series.

Trouble Weighs a Ton:ย booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

11.11.2025 02:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Too Late to Say Goodbye Grief is a bitch. When Tony Moraโ€™s partner Clyde dies saving his life during a botched DEA operation, the loss throws him in a tailspin. Not that things were going so well before that. Between the mar...

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld seriesโ€ฆ.so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series.

Too Late to Say Goodbye:ย booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

11.11.2025 02:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sneak Peek at LEAN INTO THE LIGHT Come read the first three chapters of my latest coming soon novel!

substack.com/@markatley/n...

09.11.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good morning, friends!
I have something special to share todayโ€”a behind-the-scenes peek at my upcoming novel, LEAN INTO THE LIGHT.
Please, share this with all your reading friendsโ€”and anyone who just enjoys a good story, whether theyโ€™re readers or not!

09.11.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good morning, friends!
I have something special to share todayโ€”a behind-the-scenes peek at my upcoming novel, LEAN INTO THE LIGHT.
Please, share this with all your reading friendsโ€”and anyone who just enjoys a good story, whether theyโ€™re readers or not!

09.11.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just in case you missed this morningโ€™s post, hereโ€™s a lovely little read for your enjoyment.

16.10.2025 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excerpt from THE DEAD MAKE NO MARK Hello, friends and fellow writers!

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16.10.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hello, friends and fellow writers! Today, Iโ€™m excited to share one of my favorite scenes from *THE DEAD MAKE NO MARK*. This book is deeply personal to me โ€” over at my Subst@ck

16.10.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Buckle up, night owls and myth-chasersโ€”because Douglas Lumsden isn't just an author; he's the shadowy sorcerer transforming the gritty pulse of classic noir into urban fantasy that flames on the page, leaving you craving more.

03.10.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Douglas Lumsden 1 on 1 with Mark Atley In Deep Coprolite (Shade the Collector #2).

I was interviewed by author/blogger @markatley.bsky.social! He asked me some terrific questions, and I had a blast answering them. You can check it out here:
markatley.substack.com/p/douglas-lu...

03.10.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For those @douglaslumsden.bsky.social fans out there! Check it out now.

03.10.2025 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Douglas Lumsden 1 on 1 with Mark Atley In Deep Coprolite (Shade the Collector #2).

open.substack.com/pub/markatle...

03.10.2025 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Imagine a world where detectives dodge troll punches, witches curse over whiskey, and demons lurk in Yerba City's neon glow. That's the storm Lumsden creates, and readers are hooked like addicts in a speakeasy.

03.10.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Buckle up, night owls and myth-chasersโ€”because Douglas Lumsden isn't just an author; he's the shadowy sorcerer transforming the gritty pulse of classic noir into urban fantasy that flames on the page, leaving you craving more.

03.10.2025 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Letโ€™s talk marketing and social mediaโ€ฆwhat are your thoughts? What works and doesnโ€™t work? What genres fair better? Does KU work for you?

28.09.2025 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
No Country for Old Men

No Country for Old Men

Razorblade Tears

Razorblade Tears

She Rides Shotgun

She Rides Shotgun

Nobodyโ€™s Hero

Nobodyโ€™s Hero

Starting a thread that Iโ€™ll be updating regularly with some of my favorite book covers from the last 25 years.

24.09.2025 20:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You all know that this โ€œindefinite suspensionโ€ nonsense is all just marketing, right? Same way Colbert was removed but then is the Emmy winner? Like Disney saw an opportunity to โ€œstand up.โ€ Itโ€™s called manipulation โ€”except you have to sing the syllables or it isnโ€™t nearly as good

20.09.2025 12:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Icymi: check out this lovely interview with Indie Fiction darling and pioneer, @ericbeetner.bsky.social

20.09.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You all know that this โ€œindefinite suspensionโ€ nonsense is all just marketing, right? Same way Colbert was removed but then is the Emmy winner? Like Disney saw an opportunity to โ€œstand up.โ€ Itโ€™s called manipulation โ€”except you have to sing the syllables or it isnโ€™t nearly as good

20.09.2025 12:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'm thrilled to share that an amazing interview with the incredible @ericbeetner.bsky.social . Join me for a captivating 1-on-1 chat. Check out my Subst@ck for all the fascinating insights and my genuine excitement. Letโ€™s dive into this together!

18.09.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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#23 Eric Beetner 1 on 1 with Mark Atley Eric Beetner is the author of more than 30 books, the latest is Real Bad, Real Soon, the 2nd in his Carter Mc Coy trilogy.

open.substack.com/pub/markatle...

18.09.2025 14:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'm thrilled to share that an amazing interview with the incredible @ericbeetner.bsky.social . Join me for a captivating 1-on-1 chat. Check out my Subst@ck for all the fascinating insights and my genuine excitement. Letโ€™s dive into this together!

18.09.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Hey there, fellow writers! Good morning! I'm looking for a literary agent and would love your recommendations. Have you had a great experience with an agent you've submitted to or worked with?

13.08.2025 11:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Icymi: Check out the St@ck for some great interviews. I still have many to work on and put out that Iโ€™ve already received (donโ€™t think Iโ€™ve forgotten you!!). But Iโ€™m looking to the future, and if you are interested in participating, please reach out.

09.08.2025 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks to @markatley.bsky.social for this great Q&A. While youโ€™re at it, check out his fiction and learn about the Tulsa underworld.

07.08.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A great series of author interviews that touches on different genres.

Insightful questions and some really fascinating answers.

07.08.2025 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new interview on the St@ck with a kind writing friend, @hlessig.bsky.social We talk life, his book, and retirementโ€ฆ a guest appearance from Gus (his dog).

โ€œFadeaway Joe is the kind of noir I love...โ€โ€” @robwhart.bsky.social

07.08.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

If you like learning about your favorite authors like Scott Blackburn, @hlessig.bsky.social , @cterlson.bsky.social , @meproctor.bsky.social ,J Todd Scott, @thomastrang.bsky.social, and othersโ€ฆgo my Substack, under my name; find some great interviews with your favorites and maybe a great new find

07.08.2025 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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