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Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld series….so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series. Too Late to Say Goodbye: booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

Grief is a bitch. When Tony Mora’s partner Clyde dies saving his life during a botched DEA operation, the loss throws him in a tailspin. Not that things were going so well before that. Between the mar...

Too Late to Say Goodbye

Too Late to Say Goodbye

Check out the first three novels in the Tulsa Underworld series….so if you are looking for a great trilogy of books, look no further than the Siriano trilogy that opened this wonderful series. A New Day Starts Here: booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

In the Tulsa underworld, everyone is connected.The consequences of Renaldo’s death reverberate through Gabriella’s life. As his mother seeks answers, she learns just how far she is willing to go to ge...

A New Day Starts Here

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Real love, much like the justice system, is messy.Fresh out of jail, Russell Siriano, boss of the Siriano Organization, is kidnapped. He was supposed to be safe in U.S. Marshal Kelly Chambers’s custod...

Trouble Weighs a Ton

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Good morning, friends! I have something special to share today—a behind-the-scenes peek at my upcoming novel, LEAN INTO THE LIGHT. Please, share this with all your reading friends—and anyone who just enjoys a good story, whether they’re readers or not!

Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Just in case you missed this morning’s post, here’s a lovely little read for your enjoyment.

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Hello, friends and fellow writers! Today, I’m excited to share one of my favorite scenes from *THE DEAD MAKE NO MARK*. This book is deeply personal to me — over at my Subst@ck

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Buckle up, night owls and myth-chasers—because Douglas Lumsden isn't just an author; he's the shadowy sorcerer transforming the gritty pulse of classic noir into urban fantasy that flames on the page, leaving you craving more.

Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Imagine a world where detectives dodge troll punches, witches curse over whiskey, and demons lurk in Yerba City's neon glow. That's the storm Lumsden creates, and readers are hooked like addicts in a speakeasy.

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Let’s talk marketing and social media…what are your thoughts? What works and doesn’t work? What genres fair better? Does KU work for you?

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Casey Stegman @caseystegman.com · 24/09/2025

Starting a thread that I’ll be updating regularly with some of my favorite book covers from the last 25 years.

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

You all know that this “indefinite suspension” nonsense is all just marketing, right? Same way Colbert was removed but then is the Emmy winner? Like Disney saw an opportunity to “stand up.” It’s called manipulation —except you have to sing the syllables or it isn’t nearly as good

Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Icymi: check out this lovely interview with Indie Fiction darling and pioneer, @ericbeetner.bsky.social

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I'm thrilled to share that an amazing interview with the incredible @ericbeetner.bsky.social . Join me for a captivating 1-on-1 chat. Check out my Subst@ck for all the fascinating insights and my genuine excitement. Let’s dive into this together!

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Hey there, fellow writers! Good morning! I'm looking for a literary agent and would love your recommendations. Have you had a great experience with an agent you've submitted to or worked with?

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Icymi: Check out the St@ck for some great interviews. I still have many to work on and put out that I’ve already received (don’t think I’ve forgotten you!!). But I’m looking to the future, and if you are interested in participating, please reach out.

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Hugh Lessig @hlessig.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Thanks to @markatley.bsky.social for this great Q&A. While you’re at it, check out his fiction and learn about the Tulsa underworld.

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

A new interview on the St@ck with a kind writing friend, @hlessig.bsky.social We talk life, his book, and retirement… a guest appearance from Gus (his dog). “Fadeaway Joe is the kind of noir I love...”— @robwhart.bsky.social

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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Mark_Atley @markatley.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

If you like learning about your favorite authors like Scott Blackburn, @hlessig.bsky.social , @cterlson.bsky.social , @meproctor.bsky.social ,J Todd Scott, @thomastrang.bsky.social, and others…go my Substack, under my name; find some great interviews with your favorites and maybe a great new find

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Josh Mendoza @mendozastrikes.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

SHADOW OF THE ETERNAL WATCHER available wherever you get your books. Pick up a copy today! #booksky #writingcommunity

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Police are not the military and should not conform to militaristic norms.

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Training is essential. Once the "commander" of a situation is determined, generally the assigned or primary reporting officer, that officer should remain in charge until a situation arises that requires a supervisor to assume command, such as a shooting or fatalities.

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A leader should promote flexibility within the command structure, allowing for adaptability that is both clearly defined and regularly practiced during most interactions.

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Leadership Principle: Serving strict supervision can lead to dysfunction. This is a significant issue within policing and paramilitary structures. Rigid chains of command can provide effective control in high-pressure situations, but these scenarios only account for a small fraction of the day.

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In case you missed it, I am back with more interviews! I have a great line up coming for you with what I consider big names!

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