@markposeyauthor.bsky.social
CEO/Editor-in-Chief of Stories Rule Press - writer, editor, author, and I am the boss of me (no matter what my wife says). Big fan of the Edmonton Oilers.
A character who doesn't know where he's going.
Writing a novel without knowing your main character’s arc?
That’s like driving cross-country with a blindfold on — you might reach the end, but it won’t be pretty.
Learn how internal and external arcs work together (and save yourself ten rewrites):
👉 srpeditor.com/knowing-your...
A man hiding in plain sight in a large crowd.
The best way to disappear isn’t to run—it’s to walk right through the middle of it all.
From Salt to The Americans, great spies blend in. And Thomas Billings might have to learn fast.
Read the post: markposeyauthor.com/how-to-disap...
#ThrillerFiction #SpyFiction #WritingCommunity
20% OFF at StoriesRulePress.com using code OCTOBER20!
Just a quick reminder: the SRP 4-Day Sale is live.
🕛Thru Nov 2 (midnight MDT)
💸20% off everything — ebooks, bundles, print editions.
Use code OCTOBER20 at checkout.
Good chance to grab something new for the weekend.
👉 storiesrulepress.com
20% OFF at StoriesRulePress.com!
Hey all — SRP’s monthly 4-Day Sale is running now through Nov 2.
Everything’s 20% off (yes, even the print books).
Just use code OCTOBER20 when you check out.
If you’ve been meaning to grab Saving Grace, or just want a good thriller for the weekend, this is a nice excuse.
👉 StoriesRulePress.com
An impossible villain.
If your hero’s not sweating, your reader’s not turning pages.
In fiction, the best gift you can give your story is an impossible villain.
Mark breaks down why “The Bigger They Are…” makes all the difference:
👉 srpeditor.com/the-bigger-t...
#WritingTips #FictionWriting #StoryCraft #WritersOfBluesky
Thomas and Grace running from the bad guys.
Back at the keyboard, back in the chaos.
I’ve kicked off Fall From Grace—Thomas and Grace are in London now, where nothing is simple and no one’s clean. Chases, betrayals, the Establishment breathing down their necks... it’s going to be one hell of a ride.
markposeyauthor.com/back-in-the-...
At night, under a full moon, an undead hand erupts from the grave, reaching for the hardcover of Of Blood Of Flesh Of Soul: An Omnibus of The In-Between Caption: Grab your copy! Funded now on Kickstarter! https://link.rebeccasenese.com/tib-kickstarter
You know you want it! Of Blood Of Flesh Of Soul: An Omnibus of The In-Between now on #Kickstarter! link.rebeccasenese.com/tib-kickstar... #books #booklovers #horrorbooks #vampirebooks #darkfantasybooks #horror #vampires
23.10.2025 22:52 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0some days, you just need to blow shit up and include glitter.
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The three books in Mark Posey's starter library: Feet of Clay, Brush Contact, plus Crime and Gummibears.
My first stories say everything about me as a writer:
A nun with a gun.
A spy who can’t walk away.
A detective who won’t stop.
Get them all free at markposeyauthor.com.
#ThrillerCommunity #CrimeFiction #SuspenseReaders
A couple experiencing conflict.
External conflict tests your hero.
Internal conflict reveals who they are.
Mark Posey breaks down how both sides of conflict build unforgettable fiction.
On SRP Editor → srpeditor.com/two-sides-of...
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #StoryCraft #WritingTips #YEGwriters #IndieAuthors #FictionWriting
Cartoon of a couple, driving their vintage convertible Mustang full to bursting with books.
Everything’s ready to roll — books packed, signs stacked, and caffeine scheduled.
We can’t wait to see you tomorrow at Hazeldean Artisan Market, 11–4!
#HazeldeanArtisanMarket #StoriesRulePress #YEGEvents #BookLovers
Hazeldean Artisan Market
Tomorrow’s the day! We’ll be setting up at Hazeldean Artisan Market, 9630 66 Ave NW, 11 AM–4 PM.
Come browse, chat, and find your next great read.
#HazeldeanArtisanMarket #StoriesRulePress #YEGReads #BookSigning #YEGEvents
Books all packed up and ready for The Hazeldean Artisan Market.
Packing chaos = progress. See you Sunday at #HazeldeanArtisanMarket! #StoriesRulePress #YEGBooks
18.10.2025 12:27 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Market setup.
2 days until #HazeldeanArtisanMarket! Books ✔ Sharpies ✔ Excitement ✔ See you Sunday 11-4! #StoriesRulePress
17.10.2025 17:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The book cover of Stories Rule Press' latest release: Book 2 in The Scorched Lands Saga: Sylvalight by Taylen Carver. She escaped the chains of the old world… only to discover that freedom comes with a price. After years enslaved by street gangs in the crumbling ruins of Tangier, Perrin escapes with nothing but a clipped wing and a burning desire for freedom. When she’s rescued and brought to La Mancha—a forest refuge where the Old Races thrive—she believes she’s finally found peace. But life in paradise has rules, and Perrin bristles under every one. The people she wants to trust most may never see her as one of their own. Especially not Michael David, a firebird and the scion of a founding family who seems to have moved on from their fragile connection. Perrin can’t stop feeling like an outsider under the watchful boughs of a forest that seems to disapprove of her very presence. As the fiftieth anniversary of the gods’ departure looms, Perrin must decide whether to run once more… or risk planting roots in a world that doesn’t yet know what to make of her.
Very excited at the moment. @tracycp.bsky.social and myself will be appearing at the Hazeldean Artisan Market this Sunday! We'll have copies of our latest releases along with a great many first in series books! (Thanks for the space @bigbeardybooks.bsky.social)
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Hazeldean Artisan Market infographic.
Local books from local authors — find us at #HazeldeanArtisanMarket Oct 19! #YEGBooks #StoriesRulePress
17.10.2025 13:47 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Mark Posey's Starter Library: Feet of Clay, Brush Contact, Crime and Gummibears.
My Starter Library is three thrillers deep:
• Nun with a gun
• Spy on the run
• Detective who doesn’t care about rules
Get them all free at markposeyauthor.com.
#CrimeThriller #SuspenseReaders #ThrillerFiction
A montage of photos of Mark and Tracy.
Autographs ✅ Selfies ✅ Smiles ✅
See you at #HazeldeanArtisanMarket this Sunday, 11-4! #StoriesRulePress #YEGBooks
A word-lion and his word-tamer jostle for position.
A novel isn’t a pile of words—it’s a chain of scenes.
Master the Inciting Incident, Crisis, and Resolution, and you’ll build stories that move.
Mark Posey breaks down why scene craft is the real secret to a publishable novel.
👉 srpeditor.com/mastering-th...
#WritingTips #AmWriting #StoryStructure
Three first-in-series books from Stories Rule Press: Diana By The Moon, Galactic Thunder, and The Book of Jacobine.
Looking for your next read? We’re bringing our first-in-series collection to #HazeldeanArtisanMarket Oct 19! #YEGBooks #StoriesRulePress
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A cartoon Jaws and Cujo, all dressed up and smiling for the camera.
The five thrillers that rewired my brain — from First Blood to Cujo.
These are the stories that taught me how to twist tension, blur morality, and keep readers one heartbeat from panic.
Read the list 👉 markposeyauthor.com/five-thrille...
#ThrillerBooks #MarkPosey #Suspense #WritingCommunity
The Stories Rule Press book display for the Hazeldean Artisan Market.
We love meeting readers IRL. Come say hi at #HazeldeanArtisanMarket this Sunday! 11-4 PM, 9630 66 Ave NW #YEGBooks #StoriesRulePress
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Hazeldean Artisan Market ad.
Mark your calendar! 📚 SRP will be at #HazeldeanArtisanMarket Oct 19 (11-4). Meet Tracy & Mark, grab signed books, and talk stories! #YEGBooks #StoriesRulePress
13.10.2025 12:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A busy day in the kitchen with tomorrow's non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner!
Zuppa Toscana soup
Peach Caprese salad
Spaghetti with tri-color sauces (Marinara, Alfredo, and Pesto)
Beef Wellington, roast potatoes and gravy
Cannolis for dessert
All home-made, from scratch.
Background: I edit Boundary Shock Quarterly (SF anthology series working on issue 33). I have lost several long-term members lately and am looking to recruit up to a half-dozen new folks.
If interested in writing themed SF, send me a note via the website.
www.boundaryshockquarterly.com
Mark Posey's Starter Library
Thriller fan? You’ll fit right in.
My Starter Library includes:
• A nun with a gun
• A spy who’s running out of time
• A detective who doesn’t play nice
All free when you sign up at markposeyauthor.com.
#ThrillerFiction #CrimeReads #SuspenseBooks #BookRecs
Announcement of the release of Book 2 in The Scorched Lands Saga from Taylen Carver: Sylvalight.
Out today from Stories Rule Press!
storiesrulepress.com/product/sylv...
#fantasy #dystopian #NewRelease #books #BooksWorthReading
A stressed out characters trying to make a difficult decision.
Perfect heroes are boring. Readers want characters who bleed when forced into impossible choices.
Give them the “best bad choice”—and watch your story catch fire.
👉 srpeditor.com/the-best-bad...
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #YEGwriter #YEGreads
One character being harangued by two other characters.
Why do I put my characters through hell? Because stories need conflict. 🔥 Read my latest post: Confessions of a Sadistic Author → markposeyauthor.com/confessions-... #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
07.10.2025 12:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A tiny writer standing on a typewriter while the finger of his readers is shaken at him.
You voted. I listened. (Mostly.)
Here’s the official writing lineup: Fall From Grace, Sister Jacobine #7, and Credible Threat, Season 2.
Blood, betrayal, and probably bad jokes ahead.
👉 Read the full post: markposeyauthor.com/so-youve-spo...
#ThrillerBooks #AmWriting #ReadersChoice #Suspense
