Beautiful day here in #Ketchikan and I had to snap a picture before I headed into Safeway to get some discount chicken.

Chris at WD has done all my editing, proofing, and formatting from day one. Over the course of six books and 2.5 years, I've been really pleased with his work, and I plan to keep working with him moving forward. If you have any questions about my experience working with him, send me a message.

Audiobook release post! Royal Guard Publishing has just released the audio for Rebuild the World: Alaska. If the premise looked cool but you prefer audio now, you can listen to the 15+ hours of post-apocalyptic, settlement-building adventure. www.audible.com/pd/B0FSS43XND

Hey all, I'm slowly updating all my socials. I learned a little over a week ago that my kidney cancer has returned. It's impacted my writing and online time as I deal with the medical and emotional part of that. Posting may be slow but I'm going to keep writing so Rebuild the World will keep going.

I hope everyone got some good books in the Massive #litrpg and #progression sale this last weekend. I was going to post more, but had a bit of a medical issue come up and was not online much. I appreciate everyone who checked out my books in the sale this year. I also grabbed a lot for myself.

Still time to back these cool comics. Check out JJ's posts on it and check out some of the awesome artwork.

I had mentioned this before, but the Massive LitRPG run by @jjthornbooks.bsky.social sale is on. 100's of books free or $0.99 through Sunday. There's a lot up there to check out. My first 4 books are there and a ton of other stuff I am buying. #litrpg #sale www.jjthornbooks.com/massive-litr...

The hardcopies have made their way to Alaska at last. Send me a message if you'd like to buy signed copies of the Hardcover or Paperback of Rebuild the World: Alaska (or my other books). #gamelit #litrpg #signedbooks

I was one of 9 LitRPG writers interviewed by @jjthornbooks.bsky.social for the upcoming sale. 5 of 9 interviews have been posted (I almost waited until 7 of 9 had been posted...). Some really cool authors and interviews up there to watch. #massivelitrpgsale #interview www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

1/3 I'm waiting on hardbacks of my new book. Since it's set in SE Alaska I thought I'd share the tracking of the books getting here. Jul 21-Ordered; Aug 7-Crest Hill, IL; Aug 9-Kent, WA; Aug 11-Fife, WA; Aug 12-17 Vanished; Aug 18-Unidentified US Location; Tacoma, WA; Seattle, WA; Ontario, CA.

For those of you who are as addicted to board games as I am. Humble Bundle has a nice collection for Steam. #boardgames #steam #sale www.humblebundle.com/games/table-...

JJ's second Kickstarter is up. If it looks cool. His first one was all delivered on time and as promised.

I was at the game store for a signing today and I had to take a picture of the price tag the local game store put on my stickers :) #sticker #litrpg

And done. First draft of short story for an anthology is finished at 13,718 words. It's a side story to my At the End of the World series with a fun dungeon clear and that fun, fast leveling at the start of the System arriving on Earth. Now the editing starts. #shortstory #litrpg #postapocalyptic

Recovering from the post-launch social media hangover! I always need some time away after a launch, but I'm writing away. I hope you all have a great week. If you haven't read Rebuild the World: Alaska yet, now's a good time to start. #postapocalyptic #gamelit #litrpg www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H/

All set up for Blueberry Festival!

I had my best day ever at my weekly book signing at the local game store. 14 signed paperbacks and 1 eBook. Talked to a bunch of cool people (hi if you see this). I love the chance to discuss my books and writing. If you are in #ketchikan this weekend, I'll be at the Blueberry Festival. Come say hi.

Hey all, I've found a new story on RR that I've been reading while working on the book launch (check my pinned post). This story is enjoyable, with a slightly slow start, but it picks up and keeps me hooked. If you like an OP skill story, check it out. www.royalroad.com/fiction/1228...

One of the larger #LitRPG groups on Facebook is hosting a big drawing when they reach 50,000 members (they're almost there). Signed copies of my first three books are one of the prizes. If you like LitRPG and are on FB check out the group and enter (good luck). www.facebook.com/groups/LitRP...

I'm so excited! I redid my shower surround. Between the work, the wall panels' adhesive drying, and then the caulk drying, it's been three days of sponge baths. It is now time for a real shower! (the work was also a good distraction from checking Amazon reports on the new release too often)

I did my weekly book signing at the local game store and was interviewed by the local paper about my new book, set here in Southeast Alaska! It was a lot of fun all around. #newrelease #litrpg #gamelit #booksigning www.amazon.com//dp/B0FH5KK5...

Day 2 of release, can I sneak up to number one here? Also, huge thanks to the three of you that have rated/reviewed already! #release #litrpg #gamelit #alieninvasion www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Just read the #litrpgcan write-up by @erinampersand.bsky.social and it's an excellent overview of the con. If you're thinking of going next year or want to see what this year was like, check it out. She also took way better pictures than I did. erinampersand.com/my-time-at-l...

LAUNCH DAY! Rebuild the World: Alaska is out now. If you want some post-apocalyptic city-building, check it out. Aliens, Alaska, solar flares, and an ice age. What more do you need? #bookrelease #litrpg #gamelit #alaska #postapocalyptic www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Early post with the final picture for the 'Rebuild the World: Alaska' release. I will be flying all day to get home from #litrpgcon. Here's another view from #klawock, which is the book's primary setting. Grab the #preorder today. #litrpg #gamelit #citybuilding www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

So close to release (still time to #preorder and give the book a double boost though). Today is a map of #ketchikan and #princeofwalesisland and some key book locations. One more picture tomorrow then release day! #gamelit #litrpg #rebuildtheworld www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Today a winter shot over #ketchikan. You can even see where I live in the picture. The hospital is in the right part of the picture. Just a few days left to preorder. #preorder #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalyptic #survival #citybuilding www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Quick #litrpgcon break to eat and post todays picture. This is a Totem pole in #klawock with a great backdrop. #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalypse #iceage #preorder Preorder now, releases in FOUR days. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

This is the view off the ferry looking down Tongass Narrows toward #ketchikan as I headed to the airport to head to #LitRPGCon. #preorder #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalyptic Preorder now: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Today's picture is looking out the back of the ferry heading into Hollis on Prince of Wales. In the protected area where the seas are calm. #craig #preorder #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalyptic Preorder here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Another picture today from a setting in my book releasing in one week! Here is a shot from Thorne Bay on Prince of Wales Island. Overcast but still beautiful. #thornebay #preorder #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalypse www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Today's picture is from a hike up Deer Mountain a few years ago. Looking west down the mountain, you can see the Ketchikan Coast Guard Station, Tongass Narrows, Pennock Island, and the southern tip of Gravina Island. #ketchikan #preorder #gamelit #litrpg #postapocalypse www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Here's part of the beach in Coffman Cove on the eastern side of Prince of Wales Island. With the tide out, it's huge and tons of sea life and shells to look at. Preorder Rebuild the World: Alaska today. #coffmancove #preorder #gamelit #litrpg #postapocalypse www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Time to see another setting from the new book you can preorder now. I hope you're enjoying the views. It is stunning up here. Here's a picture on one of the roads on Prince of Wales Island (where #klawok is located). #preorder #gamelit #litrp #postapocalypses www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

My new book is set where I live, and I'm going to post some pictures I have taken at locations in the book. This is from #Klawock, the main setting in the story. I was there with friends for games and hiking when I took this picture. #preorder #gamelit #litrpg #alaska www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

The preorder for the first book in my new series is live. If you're looking for some sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, GameLit, set in Alaska, check it out. If you have any questions ask away. The cover and motion cover are by miblart. #preorder #gamelit #postapocalyptic #alaska #citybuilding

1/4 Just did a video interview with @jjthornbooks.bsky.social for the Massive LitRPG sale he's running (that I'm part of) in August. As part of it I talked about three lesser-known books I love and I wanted to share those books. #reccomendations #litrpg #writing

Well that's a message that will make my day. The local game store is out of copies of book one of my series and wants five more. #writing #litrpg #ketchikan #signed

Reviewing the new book on Amazon. On screen page by page ebook/paperback/hardcover review then PDF reviews. Lots of steps to look for errors! #writing #editing #litrpg #gamelit

So, the final editing is going well, and the new book release is looking like it will be the end of July now. Hoping to get the preorder up next week, but for now, here's the teaser for the cover from Miblart. #writing #gamelit #litrpg #cover

Just got the proofread file back from @wdpublishing.bsky.social for the new book! Time to dig in and think about speeding up the release, as he's ahead of schedule on the editing! #litrpg #writing #editing

I have been following @ginad129.bsky.social on TikTok for what feels like ages. If you want good, fun writing advice, you should follow her. This new video felt impactful and was something I needed to hear. I wanted to share it in case others needed to hear it, too. www.tiktok.com/@ginad129/vi...

No writing today, but got all the lower (shown) and upper cabinets put together for install this week. So excited to go from 2.5 feet of counter space to 5 feet. Also, 6 drawers instead of one! #homeimprovement

Had a good day at the game store signing books. Seven sales in the two hours but even better is talking to people about my books, writing in general, and other books/games. It's nerve-wracking each time but if you get a chance so worth it to meet people. #writing #booksigning #litrpg

Passed by this on my hike today. I was really sure it was a dungeon entrance, but when I went to check, it wasn't. At least it wasn't home to some creature who thought I was a snack either. Hikes here always inspire me though #writing #Ketchikan #Alaska

Free short story up on my website. If you want a little more of my At the End of the World universe, or if you just want to see what it's all about. Here's 2,000 words about an off-grid loner in Alaska when the System arrives. #litrpg #shortstory #writing #free justinmarksauthor.com/blog

One of my favorite but most sporadic stories updated on Royal Road. I love the story but chapters pop up randomly. After 7 months we got 8 chapters all at once. It's a cool log in LitRPG. Well worth the slower release pace. www.royalroad.com/fiction/4582...

I re-read all the posted chapters of this story over the last few days www.royalroad.com/fiction/4165.... It's a great read, cool arc, great characters, weak to strong and all still posted on RR. If you want a long read check it out. Plus, that title and author name rock. #litrpg #royalroad

Video update (really just an excuse to show off the beautiful day here in SE Alaska). #writing #litrpg #ketchikan

Just posted up the second part of the Q&A for my first series. Thanks again to all who sent in questions or are checking it out. justinmarksauthor.com/blog #writing #litrpg #ama