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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 17h

Some contracts are signed in ink. Some are signed in blood. The Heart That Died: features a vampire PI, a dame in distress, and a deal that must never, ever be signed in anything. mybook.to/4rAPNs #UrbanFantasy #Vampires

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Two of my ratings and reviews have been stolen by Amazon. I've no idea why. I have no communication with these people, don't know them, and they were both verified purchases. mybook.to/4rAPNs

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I'm feeling less than healthy today, and the row of zeroes on my KDP dashboard seem extra judgemental. Won't someone please pity a tired and sick author? amzn.eu/d/07CdG8C5

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Five 'anytime' films, I.E films you would say a big 'yes' to watching wherever and whenever. Not the best films. Not the deepest. The easy sells I'll go first (no particular order). 1. The Shawshank Redemption 2. The Blues Brothers 3; The Princess Bride 4. Ferris Bueller's Day Off 5. Die Hard You?

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

So, my sister-in-law who is in the local hospital with suspected 'Broke Heart Syndrome (a real thing) has taken my debut novel with her to (finally) read. That means The Heart That Died is now in situ atop one of the bedside tables in the cardiac unit. #Books #irony

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

So, who's in the mood for an urban fantast with an LBTQ+, vampiric main character today

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Nettlecake @nettlecake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Here's some amazing graphics designed by the insanely talented @twistedchapters280 for my novel, The Heart That Died which is now available on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and through Goodreads.

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Life's a marathon, not a #sprint Or so should rightly be A pleasure cruise A country walk With much to do & see But measure life not just in years Or beats or taken breath Eat & drink & cry & laugh Live life before your death #Vss365 #Poem

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Today the imposter syndrome is strong. The needle is not moving on 'The Heart That Died' with no sales and only 53 pages read on KU followed by an abrupt stoppage. Is book two actually worth the blood, sweat and tears? Am I wasting my and everyone else's time?

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Dan of the Year @downwithdan.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Dang they really got a category for everything

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The Hollywood Reporter *
@THR
Louis C.K. Wins Grammy for First Special Since Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

My debut novel, The Heart That Died, just got a 5 star rating on Amazon! Day, week, year, decade, and century made. #Readers #Writers

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

to #frolic in the sunshine Is such a lovely thought To gambol in the springtime A pastime dearly sought But skipping is more difficult And playing more a chore When each new day brings burdens So much heavier than before #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Hey, #Readers of Bluesky. Just to let you know, the Kindle Unlimited lock in period for my novel, The Heart That Died, will be over at the end of the month. I may keep it on KU, I may not, but if you're interested it might be an idea to give it a look-see now. amzn.eu/d/02WYt3rv

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Alarm set for half an hour before kick off that should have been brought forward to avoid the storms? Check! Kick-off delayed by 1 hour because of said storms? Check. Who could have predicted that #Fifa, Eh? Oh, yeah. Everyone!

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A #florid bow A moustache twirl Half a box With half a girl The crowd go wild The people cheer As girl and box Both disappear Behind the scenes She's feeling bored Another night Of being sawed #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I honestly thought the KU pages for my urban fantasy novel, The Heart That Died would be higher. With one month left to go before the big decision is it worth continuing? Do we think it's a genre thing? A self published author thing? Dumb luck? Something else?

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

"I tore through Versailles like a plague," I said, not meeting her gaze. "Men, women, kids, it was all the same. I was new then, you see, a vampire in full bloom, but the bodies, the #carrion I left in my wake… so ask me again why I don't deserve your friendship, or even a chance at love." #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

My #carrion heart lays open The crows will have their feast No hope for a salvation For this ungainly beast The earthworms start a-crawling To dine upon my love The sun looks down unblinking The vultures flock above #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This might not be the best place to ask but is Threads entirely content farming and selling stuff?

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The guy who creates chaos The #villain of the piece Letting loose the plots and schemes Baying for release Sowing discord Reaping tears The demon-wrought rampage Thank all the ink-soaked spirits It's only on the page #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

"They say you either die a hero or live long enough to be a #villain." I stared out at the midnight traffic with it's blaring beams. "Trouble is, I died a long, long time ago and I've never been much of a hero." I turned toward Tam. "But you can't let me become the villain. Not this time #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Hey #Writers and #readers of Bluesky. It's shameless self promotion time. I'm going to post a link to my debut novel (sequel being written), The Heart That Died and hereby invite you to check it out and then post your books. Do it! amzn.eu/d/02a02SlB

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"I know it goes against the #grain," Tam said. "But maybe this time we can end this without all the loss and death. Maybe this is a case we can solve without risking your humanity." I took a long drag of my smoke and exhaled. "Yeah, maybe," I whispered, not believing the words for a second. #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A #grain of sense Is all it takes To make a human kind Some taste & some empathy To keep us all entwined We're in this thing together There's only one way out So be birds of a feather Live with or do without #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A shorter #writing session today, but still just shy of 500 words down. Of course this is still first draft and I can already see a lot of issues but then that's what a first draft is for.

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

"Then this guy has some real #pull," Tam said "I mean to unite the Slavs & the Irish…?" I looked into the depths of my brandy like I might see her point. "Doesn't matter," I said. "He can have all the pull in the world, but, if he wants to fight me, his pull is gonna meet some serious push." #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Why do we push When it says #pull? Why do we try so hard? Why do we fold the winning hand For want of one last card? Why do we walk along the wall? When safer paths exist? Why do we search for obstacles? Why do we seek the risk? #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I sold a book! A whole, actual book! And it was a paperback! Day made! #Writing #Reading

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Well, #writing and #reading peeps, that's another 500 words down and flesh given to a new character, too. I've always known where this story was going. Now I can see the roadsigns.

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

" #Defenestration," I mumbled. "Not a nice way to go, but, if you ask me, kinda fitting. "Defens-whatnow?" Howard's hand some brow creased. "Tration." I finished for him. It means to be thrown out a window." Tam came up beside me. "Even if you don't open it first?" #Vss365

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A window opens on the world A scene for me and you But narrowed down And switched around By those who chose the view Closing the blinds Might open minds A vista stretched anew The #defenestration demonstration? Well, that was overdue #Vss365 #Poem

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markrankin606.bsky.social @markrankin606.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I looked over the latest #batch of bills and struck a match. "That's a temporary solution at best," Tam said. "You know it won't be long until the lights go out and the debt collectors arrive." I put down the demands and lit my smoke. "Then let them. I fight well in the dark." #Vss365

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