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I'm Marc L Abbott, author and playwright. In my blog I discuss concerns and issues pertaining to writing and self publishing and offer up advice based on my experiences. My goal is to help and pass on information. Questions and topic suggestions are always welcome. Follow my work at www.whoismarclabbott.com
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theangryinkspotblog · 5 days ago
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Sinister Ascension Book Launch & Author Signing December 13th
Join us for an evening of horror readings and conversation. Award-Winning Author Marc L Abbott will be appearing at Kew and Willow Books in Kew Gardens, NY on December 13, 2024 at 7pm for the launch of his new novel, Sinister Ascension, from Mocha Memoirs Press. Marc L Abbott will be joined by fellow horror writer Alp Beck for a one on one conversation followed by a reading from Sinister…
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theangryinkspotblog · 7 days ago
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SINISTER ASCENSION releases on December 2nd!
Pre-Order and get the ebook version for 50% off the retail price. Sale ends 12/02/2024! “Sinister Ascension is Fright Night meets Re-Animator meets Medium…” -Michelle Renee Lane, Bram Stoker Award® nominated author “Sinister Ascension starts with a bang, an explosion really, and never lets up from there. Propulsive and agile, Marc Abbott writes horror but combines it with a compelling,…
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theangryinkspotblog · 17 days ago
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Press Release for Sinister Ascension
PRESS RELEASE: New horror from Marc Abbott November 8, 2024- Rock Hill, SC- From the publisher of groundbreaking horror works such as SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire, Blackened Roots: An Anthology of the Undead, and Black Magic Women comes a fantastic first novel from horror author, Marc Abbott! Story Blurb: Bruckner University senior, Carmen Guerra, learns from her grandmother that being a…
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theangryinkspotblog · 27 days ago
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Book Announcement: Sinister Ascension launching in December 2024
I am excited to announce that my long awaited new novel, Sinister Ascension, will be arriving this December from Mocha Memoirs Press. The book is slated for a December 13th launch date but you can preorder the Kindle version now at this link here. Paperback copies will also be available for preorder soon. In Sinister Ascension, Bruckner University senior Carmen Guerra learns from her grandmother…
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theangryinkspotblog · 4 months ago
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Horror in New York City: Reading Group with Marc Abbott
I am excited to announce Horror in New York City, a reading group I am running with the Center for Fiction. There are three sessions starting September 29th and running until November 17. In this group, we will look at three classic horror stories set in New York City across three decades (’60s, ’70s, ’80s) and discuss how they reflect the time and place of their settings. We will explore…
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theangryinkspotblog · 9 months ago
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Beyond the Tropes Returns for the Spring with the works of Victor LaValle
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The new workshop Across Genres & Beyond the Tropes return for its Spring workshop where we are focussing on three works by award winning author Victor LaValle. Big Machine, Lone Woman and The Devil in Silver will be the focus of this Spring’s session and it promises to be and interesting journey into the mind of Victor LaValle. If you have read The Changeling or The Ballad of Black Tom (both…
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theangryinkspotblog · 11 months ago
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Awkward Teenage Years on January 3rd at 7:30pm
Come out this Wednesday night for Awkward Teenage Years storytelling show at 7:30pm at Under St. Marks. Hear stories about love, conflict, fads of the time and friendships found and lost. This storytelling show feature stories some of NYC’s finest storytellers telling tales about those awkward teenage years where we were just trying to figure out life and where we fit into the grand scheme of…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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Geek Out at the Gotham Storytelling Festival November 10th at 8:30 pm
Part of the Gotham Storytelling Festival Geeked out: Stories from the Geeked Side of Life are true stories about all things geek. Being a geek has grown in fashion in recent years but there was a time being a geek bore a stigma and those of us geeks had to keep things under wraps.  But there were times we just couldn’t hold it back.  Hosted by Award-Winning Storyteller and author, Marc L…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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Final Days to Join Beyond the Tropes this October 2023
This is the final week for you to join my reading group Beyond the Tropes which begins this Sunday October 29th with the Center for Fiction. I have chosen some great titles by wonderful and talented authors in the horror genre for this new session. This new session we venture into the lore of the vampire and will be reading three books whose stories go beyond the tropes of vampires hunting for…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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For Immediate Release: Marc L Abbott signs with Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC for his new novel Sinister Ascension
Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC is thrilled to announce that we’ve signed award-winning horror author, Marc L Abbott and acquired the rights to his novel, “Sinister Ascension”. I am excited to announce that I have signed with Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC to publish my new horror novel Sinister Ascension. This will be my first solo title published through a press. Mocha Memoirs Press, LLC publishes bold,…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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Marc L Abbott Co Hosts Galactic Terrors this coming Thursday, October 12th at 8pm
Hey everyone, this coming Thursday, October 12th, I’m excited to announce I’m doing a thing! I am the guest host for this months Galactic Terrors. What’s that, you say you don’t have any plans? Well you do now! Join us live this Thursday, October 12 at 8pm EDT for the October 2023 HWA NY Galactic Terrors online reading series, featuring readings by LARRY HINKLE, CHRISTA CARMEN, and JAMES…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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Reminder: The NJ Storytelling Festival is coming this Saturday September 30th
It’s finally here! This Saturday is the big NJ Storytelling Festival. I’m getting my stories ready for an afternoon of fun and great stories. I will be performing at 2pm at the Skunktown Distillery (see the schedule below). Come out to the Flemington Arts and Cultural District on 26 Stangl Road in Flemington, NJ for the New Jersey Storytelling Festival on Saturday September 30th from 12pm –…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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A Few slots left for Beyond the Tropes this October 2023
There are only a few slots left open for my reading group Beyond the Tropes this October with the Center for Fiction. I have chosen some great titles by wonderful and talented authors in the horror genre for this new session. This new session we venture into the lore of the vampire and will be reading three books whose stories go beyond the tropes of vampires hunting for food. In these stories,…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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Beyond the Tropes Returns this October 2023
You still have time to sign up for my reading group Beyond the Tropes this October with the Center for Fiction. I have chosen some great titles by wonderful and talented authors in the horror genre for this new session. This new session we venture into the lore of the vampire and will be reading three books whose stories go beyond the tropes of vampires hunting for food. In these stories,…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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Reminder: The NJ Storytelling Festival is coming September 30th
September is finally here and the countdown has started! I’m getting my stories ready for an afternoon of fun and great stories. Come out to the Flemington Arts and Cultural District on 26 Stangl Road in Flemington, NJ for the New Jersey Storytelling Festival on Saturday September 30th from 12pm – 5pm. The event will span 5 stages with of total of over 50 storytellers in attendance. There will…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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Beyond the Tropes Returns this October
I’m excited to announce the return of my reading group Beyond the Tropes this October. For this new session we will be reading three books whose stories go beyond the tropes of vampires hunting for food. In these stories, vampires have a purpose that their focused on. A plot they are determined to see through to the end. Is it to benefit themselves or is there more behind their motivations? This…
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theangryinkspotblog · 1 year ago
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Appearing at the NJ Storytelling Festival September 30th
Come out to the Flemington Arts and Cultural District on 26 Stangl Road in Flemington, NJ for the New Jersey Storytelling Festival on Saturday September 30th from 12pm – 5pm. The event will span 5 stages with of total of over 50 storytellers in attendance. There will be storytelling for all ages and the entire event is free for everyone. I’ll be among the storytellers performing on one of the…
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