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Mark Giglio

Biography

Mark Giglio is a writer and artist living in San Diego County, California. His education in creative writing and lifelong interest in history bring him to writing the "Alchemist Gift" book series today. From a long line of artists and craftsmen, he has the vocation of Furniture Maker and is the creator of the award-winning Alchemist Series of Art Furniture. On a suggestion he merged his love of writing, history and art and created the novel "Alchemist Gift".

Smashwords Interview

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in upstate New York (Troy) and Lemon Grove, southern Cal. I attended Catholic grade school until we moved to Lemon Grove. Growing up Catholic with all of the ritual and symbolism has made its way into my writing.
When did you first start writing?
I wrote my first short story, ( sci fi) when I was in the fifth grade.
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Where to find Mark Giglio online

Website: http://www.alchemistgift.com
Twitter: @alchemistgift
Facebook: Facebook profile
Wattpad: curious-journey
Blog: http://www.alchemistgift.com/blog-2/

Where to buy in print

http://getbook.at/AGMG

Videos

Mark Giglio speaks about Alchemist Gift
Here is a short video of Mark Giglio taling about Alchemist Gift. For more in depth audio files go to http://alchemistgift.com/alchemist-gift-audio-files/ Enjoy

Books

The Patron's Wife by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 46,840. Language: English. Published: February 22, 2017. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
(4.67)
Patron, Hector Alvarez, pushes Emilio, a visiting engineer, into the arms of his young wife Alma. Hector needs an heir to save the family plantation. In a loveless marriage Alma finds power taking on the soul of her spirit animal, the jaguar. When she is over powered Emilio must enter that spirit world to save her and also escape the unstable Hector, whose reason is eclipsed by his jealousy.
Big Book of Silly LIttle Curses or Snarky Toasts by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 2,280. Language: English. Published: October 30, 2015. Categories: Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor and satire, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor and satire
Make your rivals quiver with curses like:“May you always send money to the Nigerian prince” Horrify your neighbor with:“May the toilet paper roll always run out and there never be another roll to be found” Make your brother cringe with:“May you discover your wife is our long lost sister” Or Good for everyone:“May you be sued by someone you help” Or: “May you be sued for not helping
Robbie's App by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,850. Language: English. Published: October 28, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
(5.00)
“Robbie’s APP” allows a look into the lives of Giles and Virginia Thurston. They are rich enough to satisfy their every appetite until Virginia lets her birthday gift, Robbie’s APP, get out of control. Be ready for a delicious ending.
A Glimpse of Eternity by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,090. Language: English. Published: October 28, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Short stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
“A Glimpse of Eternity” is a story for those whose life and love goes beyond this reality. Would you want to be able to relive certain loving moments of your life? These loving moments can be experienced in a place that is beyond this existence.
Eden Towers by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,900. Language: English. Published: October 28, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
It seems the key to control any society is to create a scapegoat or boogeyman. In our recent history the poor are the new pariah. Touted as being lazy or unmotivated, or drug abusers by an uneducated lower middle class. No distopian furture. Instead of the mad machine (PBM) being the problem, why not be the solution?
Spell Check by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,950. Language: English. Published: October 28, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Horror » Weird fiction, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Black comedy
I'm sure all of us at one time has felt a searing opinion from someone who is more interested in being the center of attention at your expense than being truthful or insightful. Most of us are beyond getting into a yelling match with a pompous ass, especially on his or her turf. What can one do? Being mere mortals, not a whole lot, but now if you could conger a little payback, wouldn't you?
Beyond Certain Boundaries by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,500. Language: English. Published: October 26, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi
Can love transcend the limits of what it is to be human? Most futurists writing of Artificial Intelligence see a distopian world where our computer likenesses exhibit the worst of human characteristics. They wage war on us and seek to enslave us. But what if they discover that the greatest, most altruistic characteristics of mankind are the most beneficial to their temperament.
Helen by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,630. Language: English. Published: October 26, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Horror » Crime, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
A tale of secrets, forbidden love, and murder. 14 year old Marcy is confused, Helen helps her to understand who she is and what she is capable of. Did I mention Helen is a manipulative monster?+18.
Mist Boats by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,280. Language: English. Published: July 14, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Inspirational
Will the young tribesmen rise to the challenge and cross over a mythical mist that appears once a generation and leave the plateau?
Old Nick by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,250. Language: English. Published: May 29, 2015. Categories: Fiction » Horror » Weird fiction, Fiction » Horror » Occult
In “Old Nick” we meet frustrated Franco, his duplicitous wife Carol Ann and the attractive stranger Nick, whose agenda is certainly his own.
Alchemist Gift by
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 147,830. Language: English. Published: August 5, 2014. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Inspirational
(5.00)
How does indecisive grad student Roland find himself in bed cheating on his girlfriend Liz with rich bitch, Ferrari driving Lila who involves him in a $450,000 heist? Haunting visions of Renaissance men and women pull him back to a time of witchcraft and alchemy. Roland wishes for another chance. The cosmos delivers him to a new life and time. Will he redeem himself or chase the same temptations?

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