Interview with Mark Stewart

Published 2018-07-27.
What are you working on next?
I'm working on the third book in the series titled Don't tell my secret. Title is The Girl From Emerald Hill. 201 May Street is the second in the series. Planet X91 book 19 is chugging along nicely. This series was written for teenagers however it's great to see the adults are reading the series too. Ideal for ten to ninety year old readers. Something for everyone. I have just launched book 18 titled Planet X91 the black hole. There are at least fifty books in the series. (I'm using my time wisely to get more books out. Even getting up in the dark) I have been working hard to re-edit all my novels and have just finished the last one. Blood red rose three has been launched. I have made six e-books into physical books and are available on amazon's create space . The first book in the Kendal chronicles fire games is now available. The other two in the series Heart of a spider and I know your secret is third are available. Number four has been started. Blood red rose four might be a gower. still thinking. will keep you posted. If I find the time it's a definite possibility.
What's the story behind your latest book?
My newest book Don't tell my secret is about a crime writer who has writer's block and is told to write a romance. He meets a young lady. They fall in love. They are brought together by an elderly woman who has a secret she has kept all her life. I decided halfway through writing the novel the idea will be a great series. 201 May street has been launched. it's about the life story of a 13 year old girl who planned to commit suicide just so she can control something in her disastrous life. Emerald hill is next. A doctor helps to deliver a baby. unknown to him her husband has been murdered. Planet X91 series book fifteen is nearly finished. titled Planet X91 The sleeping disease. Great series for the whole family.
Who are your favorite authors?
John Marsden, Clive Cussler, James Patterson, James grippando, Leeanne Vernon who has written the scholarship kid, netball dreamz. www.lenoragirlsschool.com
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I drive a truck for a living. I like watching movies and everywhere I look there's a story waiting for me to start writing.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
I don't think I'm unique but I really don't like reading. Saying that I love reading the first two hundred words to a novel. The cover must look good and the title.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
The only part I remember was the title. I was twelve at the time. It was called the flaming skulls. I entered a school competition. I didn't win due to the fact the teacher thought I copied it from the TV.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
The alarm clock. In seconds I start thinking about novels.
What is your writing process?
I really don't have a process. If I hear a word or see something it'll grip my imagination. I form a plot in my head. If I don't think I can get the amount of words I need I shelve it for another time. Then I start with a rough first draft and clean the novel up as I go.
How do you approach cover design?
My mate volunteered to do my first cover. He's done the rest since then. Joe Hart can be contacted by email: twonineteen219@gmail.com
What is your e-reading device of choice?
my phone
What book marketing techniques have been most effective for you?
Smashwords and just talking to people. I have also had success when I actually placed physical books or a business card in several Laundromats. what else does one do when waiting for your washing to be clean. read a book.
When did you first start writing?
age twelve was when I started.
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
Smashwords is an amazing web site. I'd like to personally meet Mark Coker to thank him for Smashwords. The web site has helped me and so many authors to have our novels published world wide. Without Smashwords I'd still be trying to find an agent in a hope he'd try and persuade a publisher to read my work.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
The whole writing process from the first word on the page to seeing it published. Knowing I believe the story is an excellent novel is satisfying. For readers to purchase my novel and think what a waste of time and money is disappointing. I endeavor to improve with each novel written.
What do your fans mean to you?
Everything. Without my fans and new readers I'd be thinking what's wrong with my novels.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in Mt Waverley about forty-five minutes from the Melbourne CBD Australia.
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Timeless Sayings
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Old sayings from around the world that are not heard anymore. Some are comical. Others will amaze you. Some have been around for centuries. E.G. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Explanation: Don’t discard something good just to throw out something that is bad. Origin: Germany. 1512.
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The three surviving members of the Ladies’ Club, are average housewives. They must conceal their massive secret. If anyone knew what they did, the knowledge would destroy their marriage. The trouble is, someone has uncovered their secret. A man. Detective Whiteside. Will he decide to arrest the ladies or walk away?
Planet X91 Evelina Is Reborn
Series: planet X91, Book 21. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 22,640. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
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The Girl from Emerald Hill
Series: Don't Tell My Secret. Price: $1.97 USD. Words: 61,940. Language: English. Published: August 25, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
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Series: planet X91, Book 20. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 24,830. Language: English. Published: December 6, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
Decadence, the destroyer of worlds is bearing down on Queen Mitta’s beloved planet, Silux. The Crenoxian Queen has a plan: Blackmail the humans into murdering the Entity. Will Josh, Clay, and Florian see through the smoke and mirrors? Will Josh realize her underlying evil plan in time? Is it possible to persuade the Decadence not to destroy the Earth and Planet X9!?
Planet X91 the Black Hole
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