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I love living in Hollywood. You find someone who can repair vintage electric clocks and wander into a museum. What a cool experience.

Still navigating these uncharted waters of social media so... subscribe to my Substack. I promise you'll rarely hear from me, but when you do, it'll be when I feel like I have something worth sharing! For free! substack.com/@markbperry?

I was a Monster Kid. Still am. Lately, I've been dabbling with short stories, and this is the first one I've felt like sharing. You can read or listen on my blog. Please like, share, and comment! Thanks and enjoy! markbperry.com/2025/10/12/m...

So thrilled to see this series finally getting its due. What a joy it was to write an episode and work with Dolly Parton. Thank you forever, Lisa Melamed, for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime! #tvwriting #screenwriting

A story of family, home, tradition, and transition. This gent grew up in my 1938 streamline house. This past Saturday, he and his family gathered here to celebrate his 90th. It was magical. Here's my account with some fun pics! markbperry.com/2025/10/05/o...

Happy belated heavenly or hellish birthday to my literary idol.

Latest in an occasional series. I'd love to hear your "bad note" stories. Misery loves company and all that! #screenwriting #tvwriting Here's the link: markbperry.com/2025/09/22/d...

Katherine LaNasa’s Emmy win for HBO’s The Pitt took me back to July, 2008 when I worked with her on Ghost Whisperer, and from there I spiraled down Memory Lane to April, 2000 and the time I encountered the real person her character was based on... #screenwriting #tvwriting #ssrotterdam #queenmary

Congrats to the fabulous Katherine LaNasa on her well-deserved Emmy win!

Truly makes me happy to have worked with so many amazing artists over the years. I adored Katherine and her portrayal of poor dead Betty on Ghost Whisperer.

Visual and virtual verisimilitude... my latest blog post. I hope you'll check it out for more dish on Dexter! #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #ClassicMovies #classichollywood #TCM #turnerclassicmovies #historicalfiction #lgbtqreads #queerreads

Equal opportunity ogling. #classichollywod #oldhollywood #tcm #turnerclassicmovies

Today's the day! My video reading from And Introducing Dexter Gaines is now available in the friendly Facebook group, Gay Men Loving Gay Books. You'll have to join to access the video, but I promise it's a lovely drama-free group of book lovers! Link in the first comment. #booksky #tcm #queerlit

Join us for this virtual reading event! #booksky

First in an occasional and infrequent series. #writingcommunity #screenwriting #writing #tvwriting

Some nice local coverage of my book event last weekend in Marysville, California. Still on cloud 9!

#tcm #turnerclassicmovies #classichollywood #oldhollywood

𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄 - To achieve the indelible voice of Pazuzu in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘵 (1973), Mercedes McCambridge had herself tied to a chair, chain-smoked, ate raw eggs, and drank whiskey despite years of sobriety. She originally declined to be credited, but changed her mind when the film was released.

According to William Friedkin, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th choice to play the mom in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘵 were: Audrey Hepburn (who was living in Rome), Anne Bancroft (who was pregnant), Jane Fonda (who called the script "capitalistic trash"), and Ellen Burstyn who had lobbied Friedkin hard for the role.

What a journey this has been. Still pinching myself! #booksky #bookish #lgbtqreads

#booksky #bookish #writingcommunity #lgbtqreads

I love when someone introduces me to an artist from the past I've never heard of, especially when it's one with a name like Jackie Paris. He's a perfect cocktail of Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, and Tony Bennet. Here's his version of a Judy Garland classic. Thanks @billbarol.bsky.social Enjoy!

From The Official Dick Van Dyke Show book's Facebook page. How are you celebrating?

I'm old enough to remember a time when you went on staff of a TV show and got a gen-u-wine business card and personalized buck slips! Do any shows still do this? #screenwriting #tvwriting #writingcommunity #writing

Holy Humbled, Batman! We're sold out! Can't wait to see/meet everyone! #booksky #bookish #lgbtq #lgbtqreads #classichollywood #tcm

Now in its 12th week of release! Good reviews are always appreciated (he says, hat in hand). Available wherever books and audiobooks are sold: a.co/d/2Ub5cTf #booksky #bookish #lgbtqbooks #lgbtqreads #classichollywood #turnerclassicmovies #TCM

markbperry “If Golden Age movie director Douglas Sirk had turned to writing censor-flouting fiction, he might have come up with And Introducing Dexter Gaines... Mark B. Perry, has spun a deliciously frothy, unrepentantly melodramatic tale about the Old Hollywood star factory...” - Nell Beram

These stories are as old as humankind. Looking forward to a time when "coming out" is celebrated like a debutante ball or quinceañera or bar/bat mitzvah. Themes I explore in my critically-acclaimed debut novel, And Introducing Dexter Gaines. #booksky#bookstagram#booktok#lgbtqreads#classichollywood

Save the date! Due to uncontrollable circumstances, this event has been downsized, moved to a very cool venue, and is now FREE! (Also, the presentation about the SS United States has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.) #bookstagram #bookish #booktok #lgbtqbooks #classichollywood

Friends, you need to visit Hammertown. Now. It's fictional nonfiction that wears both comedy and tragedy masks of political satire. From the wicked mind of writer Bill Barol, each installment is somehow more bonkers than the last. And yes, he's a friend of mine but I'm speaking objectively, dammit!

🎬 Hollywood, 1952: Fame is a killer. Dan Root’s rise as Dexter Gaines is fueled by lust, lies & betrayal. 40 years later, the past explodes in a scandal with no cut scenes. 🌪️ Glamour clashes into secrets in this thrilling ride. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #ScandalAndStars @MarkBPerry #QueerLit #LGBTQBooks

I'm so tickled to see Dexter still on three Amazon lists: In LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction: Best Seller, Audio Books, and Most Wished For. Thanks to all of you who have helped get us here! Your words and reviews are a treasure! #booksky #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #classichollywood #lgbtqreads

On this date 73 years ago, a very important crossing began, both historic and personal... #booksky #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #classichollywood #ssunitedstates #lgbtqreads

I'm happy to share this deep dive into one of my favorite Old Hollywood films, Titanic (1953)! Host Dan LeFebvre and I dissect the historical accuracy, and I talk about how the film is featured in my novel, And Introducing Dexter Gaines. #booksky #booktok #titanic #titanic1953 #classichollywood

So honored to be on multi-award-winning actor extraordinaire Daniel Henning's favorite books he's performed/narrated. Check out his terrific list here: libro.fm/playlists/da...

Dexter's been called "tawdry" (in a complimentary way), "salacious," and "a page-turner." It's nice to see some readers mentioning the emotional journey at the heart of the story, too! #booksky #booktok #bookish #classichollywood #fictionwriter #historicalfiction #lgbtqreads #gaypride

This Pride Month, I'm especially proud to be part of this amazing publishing family. Congratulations to everyone at Bywater Books and Amble Press! #gaypride #lgbtqreads

This promises to be a gay ol' time! Honored to be included among these fabulous writers. #booksky #bookstagram #booknow #bookish #gaypride #LGBTQReads 🌈

“This novel feels like a return to the work of real writers in earlier decades, writers like Christopher Isherwood, Gore Vidal, Andrew Holleran, and a few others.” – Sam Staggs, author, All About ‘All About Eve’ #booksky #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #classichollywood #lgbtqreads #writingcommunity

Over two weeks as an Amazon Best Seller. Not all dreams are nightmares! #booksky #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #classichollywood #lgbtqreads

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Available for preorder now, the audiobook drops Tuesday, May 27th! #booksky #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #audiobooks #classichollywood #lgbtqreads

#booksky #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #classichollywood #queerbookworms #lgbtqreads

The 1953 Titanic is one of my favs and its production plays a cameo role in my novel And Introducing Dexter Gaines. There's one famous continuity error in the film, and I just couldn't resist fixing it! #booksky #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #titanic #titanic1953 #classichollywood #lgbtqreads

Coming May 27th! Actor Daniel Henning brings to life 'And Introducing Dexter Gaines: A Novel of Old Hollywood.' Available from Tantor Media and wherever you get your audiobooks. #booksky #bookstagram #booktok #audiobooks #bookish #classichollywood #lgbtqreads