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Mark Henwick

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I was born in Africa and left out in the sun too often.

After being persuaded that I wasn't going to be able to be a cowboy if I grew up, I got interested in philosophy and psychology. Tending bars proved to me they weren't as much fun as they sounded. While trying to enroll in a class to read Science Fiction full time, I ended up taking an electronic engineering degree which splendidly qualified me to move into marketing. That in turn spawned a late onset career in creative writing.

When not writing, I fly a microlight aircraft, or get muddy on a mountain bike.

I love reading obviously. Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thrillers, History, Crime, Art, oh nearly everything.

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Mark Henwick I'm deep in re-writing Bian's Tale book 1, and have written some of Bite Back 6 (probably going to be called Inner Game), and a sort-of connected nove…moreI'm deep in re-writing Bian's Tale book 1, and have written some of Bite Back 6 (probably going to be called Inner Game), and a sort-of connected novella (parts of which are appearing on the blog site).
I am hopeless at estimates, at least until I start getting drafts in front of my editor.
A short story 'Enzili' will be released in an anthology in March called 'Vampires of the Caribbean'. It involves the Athanate and is set in the 1790s. That's already written, so I'm pretty sure about that.
I think Bian's Tale will be next, and I think that'll be out in mid year. Bite Back 6 should follow in the fall, and I will also publish the third novella in the Outsiders companion series at the same time, since that will overlap with the early chapters of BB6.
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Mark Henwick Writing has been slow over this summer, and releasing a new Bite Back book was always going to be delayed by working on the first book of Bian's Tale.…moreWriting has been slow over this summer, and releasing a new Bite Back book was always going to be delayed by working on the first book of Bian's Tale.
So currently, I'm sitting here with two books half written! Anyway, all efforts currently on finishing Bite Back 4, (Cool Hand), and then a short story for an anthology due out at Christmas, and then back to Bian's Tale 1 (Reach of Lies).
I wish I could write faster! I will discover a trick to it someday. (I hope)(less)
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April 26 update

Progress

Not great. As mentioned earlier on Facebook and blog posts, I've pinched a nerve and cannot sit down for long periods, which makes writing awkward!

The back is improving slowly, to the point I can sit for an hour (in the mornings at least), and I can alternate between that and a standing desk. I am using that time, but it’s not great for progress on projects like Bite Back 9, where I need w Read more of this blog post »
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"I'm betting this author has some military background otherwise his homework is well done.

I love the MC, very believable. I'm surprised I missed this book when it was originally published in 2012. Thankful for it now. Lots of action!

Most of this book" Read more of this review »
Raw Deal by Mark Henwick
"This lost one star because it was an early case but not the one that started it all. Listed as the prequel story, that's what I was expecting. This could have been a half book between books 1 and 2.
I am really enjoying this series. Outside of the MC" Read more of this review »
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"The action is hitting with both barrels!

I absolutely love this MC!"
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" I struggle to understand that too, but about 75% of the complaints I get are about 'too much sex' or 'FF' or 'too many partners'. Eye roll. ...more "
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" Thank you. I loved writing THoL, and was so fired up after I finished that I started writing the second book immediately. BUT... THoL did very badly o ...more "
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Yes. I have an outline which is waiting for me to get writing. A Name Among the Stars did well, but for some reason A Threat Among the Stars never took off, so it slipped down the priority list. I doubt I'll be able to write it this year, but it is d See Full Answer
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The whole series has been professionally edited and proof read by many people. I suspect what you're identifying as errors i
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“My paranoia wasn't always right, but just to be on the safe side, I never went to sleep with a clown in the room.”
Mark Henwick, Hidden Trump

“Only people you trust can ever really betray you, Amber.”
Mark Henwick, Hidden Trump

“This is the gift and the sorrow of the Athanate; to see your loves pass before you like the days of summer while your heart still beats. To keep your vigil in the shadows and rise again with every sun.”
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message 2: by Zoë

Zoë Sharp Hi Mark. Thanks for Friending me here. Have I mentioned how brill your profile pic is, btw? And I never knew you fly microlights. Must be quite a buzz.


message 1: by Tracy

Tracy *Laughs* Thanks for the friend request, Mark! Sorry about the Tracy² book posts. I'd be the first to admit that more than one me is NOT a good thing. Heck, sometimes one of me is more than even I can take. *grin*

And thanks so much for visiting OGBDA! It made me happy to hear you enjoy it. That made my day.


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