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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 26/09/2026

Yet another confusing #caturday for this kitten that thinks it's a duck. #cat #cats #catsofmastodon #humor #humour [video description: a little black kitten meowing in a store, sounding more like a duck than a cat]

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 24/09/2026

Just kittens? Surely, puppies too? And what about baby otters? #cat #cats #kittens #humor #humour

sign that says: nuclear war is bad for kittens with a picture of a kitten reaching a paw upwards

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 23/09/2026

Yeah, yeah. The time knife. We've all seen it. [description: Eckhart Tolle discussing how the future does not exist over pretty images of sunsets, etc... ] #thegoodplace #eckharttolle #time #existentialism #humor #humour

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 22/09/2026

This setup really puts the "loo" in ballooning. #prollyAI #balloon #loom #humor #humour

balloon basket with a toilet inside and a roll of toilet paper on the outside.

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 15/09/2026

I'm not sure what's happening here, but this lady's milliner is certifiable. #sillyHat #verySillyHat #namethatmovie #humor #humour

a woman holding a golden ax wearing an extremely silly hat

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 06/09/2026

Weird dog, making its own Jacuzzi . #IknowitsABear #dog #dogs #bear #humor #humour [description: a black bear frothing up a large tub of water like its a jacuzzi.]

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 28/08/2026

Free on Kindle! Dr. Maximilian Tundra and his breakfast are the only thing standing between humanity and the collapse of civilization. A Milkshake Apocalypse -- a short story from the Tundraverse mybook.to/Milkshake #book #books #freereads #sff #humor #humour

Cover art for A Milkshake Apocalypse - a short story from the tundraverse - by Mark A. Rayner

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 27/08/2026

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 22/08/2026

It's important to keep hydrated, especially on a #caturday! #cat #cat #castofmastodon #humor #humour [description: a cat lying on its back, drinking from a water bowl in that position]

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 21/08/2026

In all fairness, there should be a sign or something. #dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #humor #humour

tweet by 1997 ford fiesta @skoookum
he didn't know you're not supposed to lick the uber driver's elbow

picture of dog with ears back, looking upset

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 20/08/2026

I am 100% reading this sign aloud in the voice of Borat. #FreeWife #CofeeBrick #message #humor #humour

Road sign:
rest area, 1 km
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Free Wife (sic)
Cofee brick
Message

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 09/08/2026

"Not only is the story hilarious, but true to Rayner’s style, it makes crafty insights ... that create a completely satisfying reading experience! Highly recommended." –Grady Harp, Amazon Top 100 Reviewer mybook.to/AlphaMax books2read.com/u/m0olnY bookshop.org/p/books/alph... #humour #humor #sff

3-d image of the cover art of alpha max by mark a. rayner

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 08/08/2026

"My favorite parts of this book were when the author allows Max to really consider the implications of a multiverse and different realities." –C.E. Clayton, author of The Monster of Selkirk series mybook.to/AlphaMax books2read.com/u/m0olnY bookshop.org/p/books/alph... #SFF #humour #humor

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 08/08/2026

Welcome to an incredibly chatty #caturday. [sound on for adorable meowing] #cat #cats #catsofbluesky #humor #humour [description: a black cat meows and bluprs into a tiny microphone]

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 05/08/2026

Lovely new review of Alpha Max by Lynda Williams, author of the Okal Rey Saga. Great last line: "A fun read that's occasionally poignant in a nippy way." Available wherever you buy books: mybook.to/AlphaMax books2read.com/u/m0olnY #review #sf #SFF #sciencefiction #humor #humour

Goodreads screenshot of a five-star review:

Alpha Max: An existential romp through an absurd multiverse (the tundraverse book 1) by mark a rayner, cal chayce
Linda's review

Wacky with a sustaining thread of raw existential angst.

Ever been troubled by the mess a multiverse would make of your identity, life, and the meaning of a special night together in a tent? Or wondered what different versions of you might have in common. Or not.

Mark A. Rayner juggles it all in his black humor, satirical multiverse romp layered over the big questions of identify, meaning and what matters when everything is jumbled up.

A fun read that's occasionally poignant in a nippy way.

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 24/07/2026

"A delightful collection of stories ranging across genres, whose recurring motif is the distinction between what is real and unreal, a true and a false dream." ~ Alex Good, Toronto Star Only $3.63US! mybook.to/TGoPH #theodyssey #odyssey #fiction #shortstories #SFF #humor #humour #literaryfiction

cover art for the gates of polished horn a collection of stories by mark a. rayner

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 12/07/2026

Free on Kindle for the weekend! A Milkshake Apocalypse -- a short story from the Tundraverse mybook.to/Milkshake Dr. Maximilian Tundra and his breakfast are the only thing standing between humanity and the collapse of civilization. #shortfiction #SFF #humor #humour #clownapocalypse #free

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 11/07/2026

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 24/06/2026

Last day to get this deal -- $2.99US for ebook, $21 for paperback! ★★★★★ "Not the ‘usual’ multiverse story." –Kaye Nutman Amazon: geni.us/AlphaMax Other ebook: books2read.com/u/m0olnY Indie Bookstores: bookshop.org/p/books/alph... #book #books #sff #humor #humour #multiverse #deep #philosophical

cover art for alpha max by mark a. rayner

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 23/06/2026

Skip into the Tundraverse! Alpha Max is on sale for just two more days! ($2.99 ebook/$21 paperback). Amazon: geni.us/AlphaMax Other ebook: books2read.com/u/m0olnY Indie Bookstores: bookshop.org/p/books/alph... #books #book #SFF #humor #humour #darkcomedy

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 22/06/2026

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 15/06/2026

"I really enjoyed this fun romp through alternate universes, following alternate Max Tundras... Reminded me of Vonnegut, smart, wryly funny, and makes you think. I’m glad I picked this up!" –Kit On sale for one more week! $2.99 US. Amazon: geni.us/AlphaMax Other: books2read.com/u/m0olnY #book

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 21/05/2026

Wow! A lovely 5-star review of The Gates of Polished Horn: "The first thing to say is that this short story collection is first class. Even if you don’t usually read short fiction, you should really give this a try." – Judi Moore booksandpals.blogspot.com/2026/02/revi... #books #book #fiction

cover art of the gates of polished horn, a collection of stories, by mark a. rayner

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 15/05/2026

If you're in Halifax (Canada), I'm doing a reading tonight at Trident Booksellers at 5:30pm. I sure hope this doesn't happen again! #TriCon ##Halifax #reading #books #book #SFF #humor #humour

A swarm of Beakers (from the muppets), one of them a Goth Beaker, on a busy street

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 14/05/2026

Comparisons can only take you so far in the Tundraverse! This first book, Alpha Max, is on #sale for $2.99 (US)! Amazon: https:// geni.us/AlphaMax Other ebook: https:// books2read.com/u/m0olnY Indie Bookstores: https:// bookshop.org/p/books/alpha-max-mark-a-rayner/1f805ce9fa9cd57c #books #ebooks

"into the spider-verse meets groundhog day meets edge of tomorrow meets ricky and morty meets the dark tower with drugs, apocalyptic cannibals, saber-tooth tigers, sexxxy clowns and one of an infinite number of dudes named Maximilian Tundra - @lolitmeirl, Twitter

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 04/03/2026

Joe and I are back at the podcast! Re-creative is all about fun conversations with creative people, where we talk to folks about the art that has inspired them! Guests include: John Scalzi, David Brin, Bruce Sterling, and so many more! Visit: re-creative.ca Or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 28/07/2025

"Whimsical yet unsettling." –The Toronto Star Books2Read: books2read.com/u/4jzRWo Amazon: geni.us/Gates Only $3.48 in ebook! #books #book #sciencefiction #literaryfiction #SFF #reality

whimsical yet unsettling ... rayner plays with the question of what's real. his stories are like though experiments, with imagined and reimagined histories - the toronto star -- with cover art for the gates of polished horn, a collection of stories by mark a. rayner

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 22/07/2025

Last few hours to get Alpha Max on sale! (Then it's going back into the vault.) A sequel (Beta Max, naturally) is on its way! $3.99 US ($6 off) geni.us/AlphaMax books2read.com/u/m0olnY #summerreading #book #books #humor #humour #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #novel

3D representation of the cover art of Alpha Max by Mark A. Rayner

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 26/04/2025

Beware the corn goblin! #caturday #cat #cats #catsofbluesky #humor #humour [Description: A black and white kitten messily grabbing a corn of cob and eating it.]

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 20/04/2025

This explains a lot. #easter #eastersunday #easterbunny #jesus #humor #humour P.S. The Easter Bunny is terrifying.

A giant yellow easter bunnyy with pink feet, hands, waistcoat and bow tie opening the crypt door for Jesus. Jesus is walking out and says: Thanks man, I owe you one. by jon adams

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 29/03/2025

When you have been denied treats, once again. #cat #cats #caturday #humor #humour

grey cat looking very cross in a dark background

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 26/03/2025

Another deep and thoughtful review of my new book, by Lisa Timpf, at The Seabord Review! www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/rayners-th... #review #reviews #book #books #fiction #shortfiction #SFF #sciencefiction #humor #humour

slide showing cover art of the gates of polished horn by mark a rayner, and this review:
Places Strange & Familiar
"Rayner has a unique and interesting voice, and while the characters and the events are sometimes drawn from beyond this world, they are also believable within the frame of the stories."
-Lisa Timpf, The Seabord Review

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 25/03/2025

Oh, oh, do this one next: "My life has a superb cast, but I cannot figure out the plot.” ― Ashleigh Brilliant #philosophy #life #humor #humour #quote #quotes

tom gauld cartoon
Soren Kierkegaard, 1843

Cartoon showing a man walking to the left and a dog walking to the right while they say:
"Live can only be understood backwards" "but it must be lived forwards."

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 18/03/2025

A beautiful review from Olga Miret, author and reviewer extraordinaire! She outlines each story on Amazon and on Goodreads, here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #book #books #review #reviews

slide that shows cover of The Gates of Polished Horn by Mark a. Rayner (markarayner.com/gates) with a quote titled: wonderful and varied! “I loved this collection of stories. They are all beautifully written and make one stop and think. Best savoured slowly, and you should give them time to sink in.”
–Olga Miret, author of The Man Who Never Was

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 15/03/2025

Caturday is always the best time to drop a new Mr.Mittens and the Yowltones album cover. #cat #cats #caturday #humor #humour

four cats walking towards the camera while other cats look back at a forest fire

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 13/03/2025

Introducing Chuck A. Merican: the obvious choice for Director of the CIA. #humor #humour #satire #trump #TrumpIsARussianAsset

Putin wearing an obviously fake mustache and set of glasses

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 12/03/2025

The Gates of Polished Horn continues to be in the top three on Amazon's list of Canadian short stories! It's available elsewhere too: books2read.com/u/4jzRWo www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-gates-... And Amazon: geni.us/Gates #canada #canadian #shortstories #humor #sciencefiction #bestsellers

Amazon Hot New Releases in Canadian Short Stories -- shows three covers including The Gates of Polished Horn, a collection of stories by Mark A. Rayner

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Mark A. Rayner @markarayner.com · 10/03/2025

Me, the Monday after Daylight Savings Time begins. #monday #daylightsavingtime #humor #humour

long haired orange cat with its fur all stuck up and the cat looking extremely grumpy and this caption:
Morgenmuffel (german) a person who is grumpy in the mornings and doesn't like to wake up early

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