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author, storyteller, nice guy
Mark Binder writes books for adults, children and families.
He's recently finished THE WORST, a stand-alone middle-grade novel in his "Team Bomb Shelter" series.
His debut YA novel, The Groston Rules has been called, "…an enthralling and entertaining journey…. delightful" -Kirkus Reviews
Mark Binder's other books range widely and include the award-winning: The Council of Wise Women, The Zombie Cat, Cinderella Spinderella and Transmit Joy! (audiobook).
Mark dedicated his first collection, The Bed Time Story Book, "To Max and the players to be named later." Now, he has a blended family with five children, and somehow manages not to be completely overwhelmed (all the time). If his body of work seems somewhat diverse,
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Mark Binder The tentacle slithered into Julian's left ear, thinning as it burrowed through his ear drum and extended past his middle and inner ears until it conne…moreThe tentacle slithered into Julian's left ear, thinning as it burrowed through his ear drum and extended past his middle and inner ears until it connected to his Cochlear nerve and burrowed directly into his brain. His days went on as usual with work and meetings, meals and sleep—or so he thought, not knowing that he sat still on the couch in front of the blank screen of his television until every bit of protein in his body was sucked dry.(less)
Mark Binder My initial answer was this: I only have writers' block when I don't think someone is going to read my work. Otherwise, I keep writing! (Sorry I didn't…moreMy initial answer was this: I only have writers' block when I don't think someone is going to read my work. Otherwise, I keep writing! (Sorry I didn't see this, I was writing.)

In retrospect, it's a little more complex. I've trained myself to write when I need to. If there's a deadline or an event or a timely piece needed, I sit down and write it. It's when there is little in the way of urgency that I am "blocked" -- but it's not really blocked so much as inert.

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Average rating: 3.94 · 268 ratings · 64 reviews · 46 distinct worksSimilar authors
Loki Ragnarok: The Viking A...

3.68 avg rating — 40 ratings3 editions
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The Bed Time Story Book

4.03 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2008 — 15 editions
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The Everything Bedtime Stor...

4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 1999 — 2 editions
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A Dead Politician, An Undea...

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The Worst

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The Misadventures of Rabbi ...

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The Groston Rules

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A Hanukkah Present (Life in...

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