Who is this Mark Stay person, anyway? A quick hello/introduction to any news followers after that libraries vid went a bit popular…
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The End of Gods Unboxing Video
It’s here! THE END OF GODS is out today! And what better way to celebrate its publication, than a simple unboxing video. One in which I use actual magic!
Here are all the buy links…
Video Credits:
No Ai was used in the making of this video.
Camera, Sound, Edit & VFX: Kai Newton-Stay
Assistant Director: Emily Newton-Stay
Author’s Unfortunate Helper: George Stay
Music: Dom Currie
Staff crafted by Merlin Boorman
End of Gods cover art by Alejandro Colucci
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
MARK: I’ve done a few book unboxing videos in my time, but this is the first one where I’ll be using actual magic.
I commissioned this magical staff — a replica of one used by Rosheen Katell in THE END OF MAGIC — it was made by a man called Merlin…
Yes, really — who has only just now revealed to me that it actually works…
George!
(George drops the box with the books)
Merlin told me that the staff opens portals to magical experiences and that includes boxes with books. He’s given me a ritual which I am now going to recite from a safe distance.
EdWil… sonSim… onSpan…
TonLi… saRog… ersJu…
lianBarr-i… AnSains… buryAle… jandro…
Colucci!!
(George coughs)
I guess we’ll just have to put a graphic up…
Anyway, The End of Gods is available from all good bookstores, of course, if you want a signed copy you can come to my online store… the address will be scrolling across the bottom there…
GEORGE: Dad…
MARK: Yes?
GEORGE: I can’t see…
MARK: Thumbs up. You’ll have to wait for the audiobook…
Caimh McDonnell Christmas Special on the Creative Differences Livestream
Join me and Caimh McDonnell! Top bloke and bestselling author of the Bunny McGarry series and the Stranger Times series, of which RING THE BELLS is the latest (and I loved it!) He even looks like Santa! It’s going to be a very special live show…
Join us live: THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 8PM GMT.
Or join us on Youtube…
Things People Say to Authors at Comic Cons, 2025 Finale…
How about a final round of Things That People Say to Authors at Comic Cons for 2025…?
New End of Magic Bookmarks Just Arrived…
Ooh, shiny!
My Last Few Comic Cons for 2025…
I’ve updated my events page with the remaining comic cons that I’ll be selling and signing m’books at in 2025. They include Croydon, Southampton, Watford, Newmarket, Hatfield, Reading, Tonbridge and the two biggies in London: the MCM and LFCC.
A couple of things to bear in mind: some of these locations are a bit like Ryanair destinations, eg: the Croydon one is actually in Carlshalton, and the Southampton one is in Eastleigh. And I’m posting this on the day that half the internet has collapsed thanks to Amazon’s monopoly of the world’s servers, so some of the Evenbrite links might need a few tries to make them work. Or, y’know, read a book instead and come back tomorrow, maybe?
Anyhoo, if you fancy a fun day out and the delightful prospect of meeting me in person (I promise to shower and shave and brush my hair) then click on the button below to find out more…
An Update on The End of Gods (Yes, Another One)…
Sadly, there’s a wee delay. I explain myself here on the Youtubes…
My Writing Process on the Real Writing Process Podcast
I had a great time talking to Tom Pepperdine about my writing process in great depth. This gets very nerdy, very quickly. This is an excellent podcast for writers, so do check out the backlist, too…
The Real Writing Process of James Goodhand – The Real Writing Process
Tom Pepperdine interviews author, James Goodhand, about his writing process. James explains how important human psychology is to his books, why inspiration doesn't always equate to quality, and the great advice he got from his childhood drum teacher.James's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/james.goodhand/And you can find more information about previous episodes of this podcast on the following links:https://bsky.app/profile/realwritingpro.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.net/@realwritingprohttps://www.instagram.com/realwritingpro
Which Mark Stay Am I?
There are two authors named Mark Stay on Amazon and Goodreads. Which one am I?
TRANSCRIPT
Hello folks, I’m Mark Stay… Or am I?
If you pop on to Amazon or Goodreads you’ll see that there are two authors with the name Mark Stay. It’s not much bothered me before, but the other day I noticed that the other Mark Stay had a one-star review for their latest novel, On the Leaden Shore, and I thought I’d have a look and I discovered that the poor guy had received a not great review because he wasn’t me… That hardly seems fair on the other Mark, so, to be clear, this is me: if there’s magic and witches and, occasionally robots and spaceships, it’s probably me.
This other Mark is from the suburban Midwest of the USA and in his bio says he comes from a large religious family and he does seem to write about supernatural stuff, but from a Christian perspective. Here are his books…
Me? Well, I’m from London and no fan of religion so I guess that makes me the Anti-Mark Stay.
So, once again (and this time, demonstrated via the medium of these socks that my daughter bought me a few Christmases ago): dragons and wizards and shit: me.
Christian stuff: that’s the other Mark.
Me…
Not me…
Me…
Not me…
I hope that’s clear. Always read the author bio. And happy reading.
A Corn Bride Thank You
Thanks to all those readers who helped make the publication day of The Corn Bride so amazing!🌽👰 And would you be up for a spoiler livestream? Let me know below in the comments…
Mark Stay Writes 