Episodes
Episodes
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
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 day depressive episode that got me motivated to finally go to the Amen Clinics for more brain rehab. The tests are all done, now just waiting on results and plan of action.
Includes the short horror story "Reunion" off of Twisted Reunion and narrated by Tee Quillen.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
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 reviewers very soon.TBI or CTE is free on Amazon through Feb 18 - get at https://geni.us/TBIorCTESoon all of my books will be going wide. They will be sold on all retailers with deep discounts on my website.(10:55) The Short Horror Story - Mommy's Big Boy" from Twisted Reunion and narrated by Tee Quillen.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
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 time of the day.
I also registered for a jiu jitsu comp coming up in a few weeks. Should be fun to test myself alongside over a dozen teammates.
The Try Not to Die rash guards turned out great and it is such a cool feeling to have my friends rocking it on mats around the country.
The Dethfest Confessions anthology paperback is beautiful and a book I'll always cherish, not just for the stories and expansion of Dethfest, but for the relationships it built with the authors. Next week the kindle copy is on sale for $0.99 (US/UK) On Amazon: https://geni.us/DevilsPlaylist
Untold Mayhem is free on Amazon K/U through the 22. Grab yours at: https://geni.us/Untold
25 Perfect Days is on sale for $0.99 on Amazon (US/UK) https://geni.us/25Perfect
(10:00) Includes the short story "Marked from the Untold Mayhem audiobook narrated by Angelo Di Loreto.
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Episode 243: Back from a Break and the Horror Story ”Surviving the Holidays”
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
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 rash guard is out.
We're planning trips for Our Jiu Jitsu Journey coffee table book which includes: Florida, Pennsylvania, D.C. North Carolina, Rhode Island, Nevada, and all over California. There may also be more states added, especially if I can combine with book events.
This past weekend I tried out kambo, a type of frog poison. It sucked.
I spent the week finalizing Dethfest Confessions which releases Christmas Eve.
Get on Amazon at: https://geni.us/DevilsPlaylist
Try Not to Die: At Dethfest is on sale on Amazon US/UK for $0.99 through Dec. 27.
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Try Not to Die: Back at Grandma's House is free on Amazon through Dec 24. Get yours on Amazon at: https://geni.us/BackAtGrandmas
(14:50) Includes the horror story "Surviving the Holidays" narrated by Tee Quillin on the Twisted Reunion audiobook.
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
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 Christmas Eve and we are scrambling to get it finished in time. As soon as I complete that I'll finish off the Best of Dethfest album. You can preorder the anthology here: https://geni.us/DevilsPlaylist
With jiu jitsu I managed to get in 5 training sessions this week and feel pretty good going into next week's competition in Vegas.
(8:00) I narrate two more scenes from Try Not to Die: At Dethfest
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
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 never been interested in that sort of thing.
Try Not to Die: On Slashtag is off for a just about final edit and I'm halfway through the death scenes for TNTD: In a Dark Fairy Tale. I'm also very excited to announce the Dethfest Confessions: The Devil's Playlist is now available for preorder and releasing Dec. 24. https://geni.us/DevilsPlaylist
"B is for Brother" the short Confessions story by Daemon Manx is free through Monday on Kindle Unlimited: https://geni.us/ConfessionB
Try Not to Die: At Ghostland coauthored by Duncan Ralston is also free on KU through Monday. https://geni.us/AtGhostland
(9:00) Also includes the Thanksgiving horror story "Stuffed" off the Morsels of Mayhem audiobook.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Episode 240: Overtrained and About to Try Not to Die: In D.C.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
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 training.
My nonfiction book Unlocking the Cage is currently free on Kindle Unlimited - https://geni.us/MMAbook
I just released "Fighting Fire With Fire" by Jon Cohn, the fourth standalone story from Dethfest Confessions. https://geni.us/FightingFire
I'm working on two new short Try Not to Die's with an author from Northern Europe. Once I've confirmed the titles I'll fill you in on the details.
I've mailed off the Dethfest shirts and books to readers and coauthors from around the world. I should have them up for sale on the website next week.
(9:20) I narrate two scenes from Try Not to Die: At Dethfest
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Episode 239: 11 Years of Books, What’s Coming Next, and a Reading From Dethfest
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
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 Dethfest
The Twisted Mind of Mark Tullius
Mark Tullius is an author of dark fiction, nonfiction regarding MMA and traumatic brain injuries, the creator of the Try Not to Die book series, and a man trying to make the world a better place.
Listen as Mark finds his way through life, interviewing others and self-reflecting. At the end of each episode he shares a short story or chapter from his books.