Welcome to another episode of Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your go-to source for horror, sci-fi, and suspense. In this brief episode, Mark shares his excitement about the upcoming release of "Try Not to Die: At Meadow Spire Mall," the latest addition to his series. Set in 1998, this gripping tale promises creature horror that fans will love.…

In this episode of Vicious Whispers, Mark Tullius takes us on a journey through his recent experiences at AuthorCon 4 in St. Louis, where he balanced writing, editing, and networking. Despite the busy schedule, Mark managed to make significant progress on several projects, including his upcoming book Try Not to Die: In the Tournament of Mortem and …

Welcome to this episode of Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, where we delve into the realms of horror, sci-fi, and suspense. In this brief yet gripping episode, Mark shares his busy schedule, including promoting his books and connecting with fans at events. He highlights the significance of his works, such as Try Not to Die in the Pandemic and Tr…

In this episode of "Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius," Mark navigates a challenging week filled with productivity struggles and personal reflections. Despite feeling unproductive, he recounts the numerous achievements that made the week successful. Mark shares his experience at HorrorCon LA, where he connected with friends and fans, and discusses…

Welcome to another gripping episode of Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius. Mark is back home in California after an intense trip filled with accomplishments and new connections. However, the transition back to regular life brought on a wave of anxiety and a bit of depression. Thankfully, an insightful therapy session helped him gain some clarity an…

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your go-to source for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In today's episode, Mark updates us on his recent travels, writing collaborations, and the challenges of balancing multiple book projects. Join Mark as he recounts his journey to the Tennessee Books and…

Welcome to Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your source for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In this episode, Mark reflects on the importance of embracing different writing styles and the development of the Try Not To Die style guide. He discusses his experiences with co-authoring, homeschooling, and his upcoming appearances at …

Welcome to Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your go-to podcast for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things thrilling. In this episode, Mark shares his experience of juggling homeschooling his son, Jake, while managing his writing career. From PE sessions to collaborative writing projects, it's a week full of challenges and achievements. Mark al…

Welcome to another gripping episode of Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your go-to source for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In today's episode, Mark shares the highs and lows of his recent trip to the Authors Against Abuse event in Connecticut and the Books and Brew event in Chicago, including unexpected meetings and nerve-wr…

In this episode of "Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius," join Mark as he prepares for an exciting journey to Rhode Island with his son, discusses his upcoming participation in the Authors Against Abuse event, and delves into the importance of jiu-jitsu for self-defense. Mark also shares updates on his latest writing projects, including collaboratio…

Join Mark Tullius on this week's episode of Vicious Whispers as he dives into a whirlwind of personal challenges and exciting updates. From battling Lyme disease and Bartonella to returning to jiu-jitsu, Mark shares the highs and lows of his week. In this episode, Mark reads two gripping scenes from Trying to Die in a Dark Fairytale, exploring the …

Welcome to Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your go-to podcast for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In this episode, Mark shares personal updates, including his decision to quit cannabis and the positive impacts it has had on his life. Mark takes us through his recent European adventure, detailing his travels with family friends…

Welcome to Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your source for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In this episode, Mark shares exciting updates about his upcoming projects, including his new merchandise line and collaborations on various book series. Mark also discusses his upcoming 18-day family trip to Europe and his plans to write…

Welcome to this episode of "Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius," your source for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In this episode, Mark shares a unique tale from his collection, Morsels of Mayhem, which will be featured at the end of the episode. But first, he delves into his recent life events and mental health journey. Mark discu…

Join Mark Tullius on his captivating podcast, Vicious Whispers, a thrilling exploration into the worlds of horror, sci-fi, suspense, and violence. Engage with Mark as he reveals his gritty personal experiences, battles with time management and psychological struggles, and explores unconventional therapies, such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Dive in…

Welcome to this gripping episode of Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, where he navigates you through his personal journey in battling brain health issues and his tenacious commitment to jujitsu. This episode emanates raw emotion, where Mark candidly discusses his visits to the Amen Clinic, his struggle with emotional regulation, his fight against…

A lot has gone down since my last episode. I've added quite a few Try Not to Die contracts and have two brand new ideas about to bloom. The series is growing like crazy and now I have to do my best to develop everything without getting overwhelmed. New book merch includes stickers, buttons, and bookmarks with more coming soon. I did go through a 4 …

A lot of cool stuff happened over the last month. In addition to getting 4 full weeks of M-F 6am jiu jitsu classes, I had the pleasure of training with my son. Three new TNTD books have had contracts signed and we're digging into the writing this weekend. The cover for TNTD: On Slashtag is revealed and the eBook will go on Netgalley and to early re…

It's been a month since I recorded an episode. I do a quick recap and go into jiu jitsu and the latest release, Dethfest Confessions. A hand injury has been the source of a ton of pain this month but I've decided the pain is worth it. The pros of training far outweigh the negatives so I am now committed to training Mon-Fri at 6am, my new favorite t…

I skipped the last two weeks recording the podcast and wasn't so sure if I was going to return to it. I've put in over 4 years of consistently putting out episodes but decided I should only do it if it's something I enjoy. This year, I'll try to find the best schedule. I go over results from IBJJF No Gi Worlds comp in Vegas. The new Try Not to Die …

This week I've split my time between jiu jitsu and writing. On the plane ride home I cranked out 5-hours of writing and over the week I finished my work on TNTD: In a Dark Fairy Tale. There still needs to be a few more passes between Evan, myself, and the editor, but I've now moved on to the next project. Dethfest Confessions is being released Chri…

I was very very grateful to be able to get in 4 jiujitsu training sessions while on vacation in D.C. I went to Compound MMA with my family and Beta Academy D.C. with my wife. We made a lot of new friends, learned a lot, and I got crushed by several people. In addition to training, we had fun visiting the zoo. We also did a 3-hour bus tour, but I've…

This week I trained a little too much and decided I better rest up before my family flies to Washington D.C. this weekend. It sucks not being able to train as hard as I'd like to, but I need to be mindful of my injuries. In D.C., my wife and I plan on training at 3 gyms over the week. Our comp is coming up and we don't want to miss that much traini…

I go over each of the books I've written in the last eleven years which includes horror, sci-fi, suspense, and nonfiction. A brief look at what books are in my future, including the jiu jitsu coffee table book. Training with my wife to get ready for the IBJJF No-gi World tournament December 7. (19:30) I read the next scene from Try Not to Die: At D…

I got in a lot of jiu jitsu this week and am excited I should be receiving the Try Not to Die rash guards soon. On the business side, I decided one interested publisher wasn't a good fit, but reached out to one of my top picks for Germany. They are interested in the series and are currently reading Dethfest. I just handed the majority of Doomed to …

Wrapping up my incredible experience at the Frankfurter Buchmesse. Readers, lit agents, and publisher reactions have me convinced this is the start of something big and things will only be improving from here on out. Although the fair was a success, my body was a mess and my hip had me worrying I might need surgery rather than later. Fortunately, I…

I was stressed beyond belief before headed to Frankfurt, Germany for the Buchmesse but jiu jitsu helped. I didn't train like I wanted to but had a great time at MMA Spirit. I've had very little sleep, very little food (just like last time I was here) but I'm very proud of what I've accomplished so far with both the professional and public meetings.…

I leave for Germany on Sunday and am still working nonstop to make sure everything is ready in time. I'm still waiting on Dethfest Confession covers and I need to format the rest of the TNTD paperbacks, but other than that I'm good to go. I'm excited about the Buchmesse, but also really looking forward to practicing jiu jitsu with a few schools in …

It has been a whirlwind of a week. Last Saturday my wife and I were honored to be promoted to purple, and brown belt in jiu jitsu. We've been pouring a lot of time into the martial art, but it's time well spent. I got in all the merchandise for the Buchmesse including the massive TNTD banner, shirts and stickers. I am nearly ready to release the ne…

I had planned on putting out some positive videos about TBI or CTE currently being free on Amazon KU but I slid into a dark place after looking at some sad stories in a brain trauma group I belong to. For those that want to check out the book you can do so here: https://geni.us/TBIorCTE This week Try Not to Die: In Brightside is also free on Amazon…

Having COVID was as shitty as expected, but I'm pumped to be feeling much better. I won't try training until Sunday, but I can't wait to get back on the mats for jiu jitsu. Knowing I would probably never finish Try Not to Die: Super High, I decided to scrap all the death scenes and am currently rewriting it to be the first novella in the Doomed to …

My nerves got the best of me at Saturday's NAGA competition. I submitted one opponent and got submitted by the other. In addition to the second place medal, I also took home a nice case of COVID, possibly the first for me. I'm feeling like crap but keeping as focused and productive as possible while I steer clear of my family. I'm bummed that the s…

Wednesday was the release of Try Not to Die: At Dethfest. It's my 18th book, but means a lot because heavy metal has been such a huge part of my life. One of the coolest parts about the book is that it includes Jose Mangin, a DJ from Sirius XM's Liquid Metal/Octane. He agreed to let us include him and as a thank you we've donated to his Headbang fo…

What a great week. I'd love if you could make it even better by helping me share the Try Not to Die: At Ghostland $0.99 sale and the launch of Dethfest on Sept 6. Purchasing, leaving reviews, and recommending it to friends is all so super helpful and appreciated. Here is Ghostland: https://geni.us/AtGhostland Here is Dethfest: https://geni.us/Dethf…

It's been a long week and I'm exhausted after training jiu jitsu with my wife. My new jiu jitsu project is coming together and I'm excited about even being able to train when we go to Germany. It's such a great way to meet new people and try not to let them murder you. Derek the Demon just started his first novel: 500 Years of Burning in Hell: My L…

Another week where I'm super excited about the direction everything's headed. The Books of Horror group has been very supportive of TNTD and incredibly helpful filling the anthology for Dethfest Confession. Special thanks to Tiffany Koplin for the awesome merch and promo ideas, Shannon Marie for the fun TNTD: At Ghostland reading group, and Makayla…

My good friend, Karl Dominey, a photographer from Rhode Island, and his son, Luka, are staying with my family for a week. It's been wonderful catching up, relaxing, and talking projects. On this episode, we discuss his book in development which showcasing men being good fathers. Going outside our comfort zone for our kids. Even though Karl hates pl…

I had a fantastic time meeting Brian Ochoa who has created a ton of work for me, including the image for the Dethfest tattoo and the concert poster. He's currently working on the album cover and finalizing T-shirt designs. The shirts will be up for order soon. Here's his site - https://brianochoadesign.com/gallery I mailed off Dethfest paperback to…

I had a positive talk with an agent regarding my approach to the Frankfurter Buchmesse. We also discussed what I should write next. It's a lot to consider but I love having options. Last week I registered for the ADCC Open, a jiu jitsu tournament in Scottsdale. This week I'm dropping out along with the rest of the team. I'm feeling good but 2 or 3 …

A lot of awesome stuff happening this week. My kids are at Disney World with their grandma, aunt, and cousin, while my wife and I stayed home to train jiu jitsu (and not go anywhere near Disney World) I finally took the time to schedule all my free and discounted books for the next three months. This week's free book on Kindle unlimited is Twisted …

I'm in a fantastic mood for several reasons. A big one is getting back into jiu jitsu at 10th Planet Whittier. I hit open mat Sunday and attended 3 nights this week with my wife who's a great training partner (I swear she didn't make me say that) I'm excited to hit open mat on Saturday and then watch Ashlee Evans-Smith fight at 4pm PST in the UFC. …

I'm excited that my daughter agreed to narrate Try Not to Die: At Ghostland to share on the podcast. Duncan and I are hiring a professional for the real version, but I thought this would be fun to have Liv run us through the book. I made a bad decision regarding my knee on vacation but fortunately it didn't hurt me. Overall, vacation was awesome, r…

It's been a great week for Try Not to Die: At Ghostland with high rankings and ratings. I'm predicting this will be one of my all-time highest-rated books. https://geni.us/AtGhostland I'm excited to have the Try Not to Die: At Dethfest proof. I need to make a few changes, get the next proof, and then I'll send to advance readers. https://geni.us/De…

Try Not to Die: At Ghostland, coauthored with Duncan Ralston, released on Monday for the paperback and Friday for Kindle. It's off to a great start with rankings and reviews. I predict this book will do very well. Check it out on Amazon: https://geni.us/AtGhostland I created a document of all upcoming projects (22 total) so I could see which ones t…

I'm in a great mood thanks to squeezing 5 jiu jitsu training sessions in 3 days. There's a bit of pain and discomfort but it doesn't outweigh the positives. I'm excited my whole family will be competing in a bjj competition this August. And with a little luck, my friends Luka and Karl will join us. The response to early reads of Try Not to Die: At …

Last weekend's 10th birthday at 10th Planet Whittier was so cool. My son and his friends had an awesome time and my daughter got excited about training again. I've been getting more and more into training but yesterday's appointment with an orthopedic surgeon was quite sobering. Looks like my ACL is fairly trashed and he said my right hip is in nee…

It has been a fun week of seeing hard work paying off. John Palisano's short story Try Not to Die: In a Hell Hole was a #1 new release. I just received the TNTD: Reading this Sampler and TNTD: At Ghostland cover. GL still needs work but it will look sick when finished. I picked up my jiu jitsu training a bit, not in intensity, but in the number of …

Covid screwed up some plans this past weekend, but it didn't stop me from working on Try Not to Die: In a Dark Fairy Tale. I'm really enjoying the main story and will have it wrapped up next week. Huge thanks to Pat Feutz who did a final edit on Dethfest. His edits were awesome and really improved the book. Advance eBook copies will start going to …

This week I stayed focused on Try Not to Die: In a Dark Fairy Tale. I'm making progress, but it can be slow at times. Another 1-2 weeks on the book and I'll be ready for the death scenes. I took time off jiu jitsu to rest and rehab my injuries. Treading water while holding a weight behind my back has been a great exercise I've added to my routine. …

A couple conversations with readers from around the world inspired me to talk some more about TBI or CTE and where I'm currently at with my brain health. I talk about external demands and building the resiliency to deal with them. I re-learned a powerful lesson through jiu jitsu this week. My instructor, Mike Wilson, was pointing out that I'm not b…