Episodes
Episodes
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
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 was able to return to jiu jitsu without any issue.
The second Dethfest Confession is out - "Die Forever" by Simone Trojahn - and it is absolutely brutal. Graphic sex and violence in this one, just like "Eat Me" by Caitlin Marceau which comes out Sunday.
A reminder Try Not to Die: In the Wizard's Tower is on sale for $0.99 on Amazon KU (US/UK)
(17:20) I narrate the next two scenes from Try Not to Die: At Dethfest
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
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.
This week I released both Try Not to Die: Back at Grandma's House and the first Dethfest Confessions story, "B is for Brother." The next two stories should be up by Sunday. Get those and the free ones below on Amazon at: https://geni.us/TulliusAmazon
Try Not to Die: At Grandma's House and In the Wild West are now free on Kindle Unlimited.
(11:55) Listen to "Shades of Death" narrated by Tee Quillin off of the Twisted Reunion Audiobook.
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
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 Frankfurt. I'm going to be strapped for time, but I'll still make it happen, just as I do over here. All about priorities and doing what you love.
This weekend Try Not to Die: At Dethfest is free on Amazon KU. I'd love for you to download it and tell your friends. https://geni.us/Dethfest
(6:15) I narrate the next two scenes from Try Not to Die: At Dethfest
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
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 new paperbacks for the TNTD series. just a few more days until they are available for sale.
I've selected the first 3 Dethfest Confession stories and they are brutal. Translating them now for the German edition and will release them on the 18th.
(15:30) The short horror story "Each Dawn I Die" from the Twisted Reunion audiobook.
Try Not to Die: In the Pandemic is currently free on Amazon KU: https://geni.us/PandemicMT
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
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 KU: https://geni.us/BrightMT
Part of the reason I had a rough day was lack of sleep and cannabis. Thanks to COVID my lungs are garbage and I'm struggling with jiu jitsu. Still trained 6 days this week though and am hitting a seminar and belting ceremony tomorrow. No idea if I'll be receiving my brown belt but it'll be fine either way.
The jiu jitsu has been essential to help keep me positive and an hour-long breathing session on Tuesday helped tremendously.
I'm excited to be getting in lots of merchandise this week and I had a fantastic talk with Steve Montgomery about two of his books being turned into Doomed to Die books. Going to be extra brutal.
I'm excited about my friends Mareike and Micha visiting from Germany and will be spending the day catching up.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
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 Die series.
My friend Brian Ochoa killed it on his latest Try Not to Die creation. Shirts and stickers arrive this week so I can send off some special packages.
I had a great talk with mark Mowse and Daemon Manx, the others of Arcranium. We are scheduled to do a TNTD set in their book sometime next year.
A reminder that Ain't No Messiah is free this weekend on Kindle Unlimited. Grab it at this link: https://geni.us/AintNoMessiah
The audiobook is on sale for $2.99 until the end of the month.
I read a death scene and a chapter from Try Not to Die: At Dethfest
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
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 sickness will keep me from the Metal Injection festival. There aren't a lot of opportunities to see Machine Head, Fear Factory, and Testament playing but I'll live.
I also just switched the language on my Xbox from English to German which should be a fun/irritating way to learn.
A reminder that you can pick up 25 Perfect Days: Plus 5 More free on Amazon KU through 9-18: https://geni.us/25Perfect
We are redesigning all of the TNTD books and eliminating the logo as the weapons in it were preventing me from advertising on Amazon.
(9:40) Listen to the short horror story "Ultimate Wish" narrated by Tee Quillen off the Somber Stroll audiobook.
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
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 for Science charity and include a link for it at the back of the book.
The other cool thing is that we published this book at all. It was 9 years in the making with mental health struggles and life getting in the way. We persevered and are proud of what it's now turning into with Dethfest Confessions.
Despite all the excitement over the book, I went back to my old ways and had to deal with some negative emotions. Instead of caving to them, like I've done on other launches, I threw myself into jiu jitsu to get me refocused. Not only did I manage to get some marketing done but I'm also excited to be competing this Saturday at NAGA.
I narrate the first death scene from Try Not to Die: At Dethfest followed by the next chapter.
Grab your copy of Dethfest on Amazon: https://geni.us/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.