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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Saw this tonight with juxtaposition of the darkness and feeling like night near me, and then the light in the distance through the clouds. I love this time of year #ketchikan

Evening shot of a town with light breaking through the clouds in the distance.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

HI all, found a really cool card-based LitRPG that deserves some more love. It's updating slowly, a chapter a week I think, but it's a great story. Coming of age, cards and decks, underlying politics, and well-developed characters. www.royalroad.com/fiction/1303...

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The Sapphires [Card based fantasy - LitRPG inspired]

The Sapphires [Card based fantasy - LitRPG inspired] A LitRPG-inspired progression fantasy about hidden power, cultural identity, and changing a world that wants you invisible. ⸻ In the kingdoms of Ol...

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

So, long overdue update. I am four weeks past the surgery to remove my left kidney and the golf ball size tumor on it. Doing a lot better and selling books at my local winter festival in #Kerchikan

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Alexa must you tempt me so.... my Alexa keeps asking me to rate my own book (I buy the eBook to check everything out after I publish). I know Amazon does not want me to rate my own book but it has been asking repeatedly and I'm afraid to say anything until it stops listening.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

1/2 Hey all, found a new LitRPG on RR I am enjoying, updates are regular, unique regression story, fun ideas. It's got the potential to be a really good story based on what's there so far. More story details in the next post. www.royalroad.com/fiction/1308...

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Another Chance

Would you go back in time to change the past with no memories? Ridiculous right. That was what Mark did. Mark had gone through System invasion once. He not only survived it but also became the sover...

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I had an interview with Markee Books (with whom I'm working on cover redos) a while ago, which was posted two weeks ago. I'm cheesy as heck in it, but it was fun. It is strange to see me all happy about beating cancer. This was right before I learned it was back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkdQ...

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How Moving To Alaska Made Him A Better Author? Ft Justin Lee Marks

YouTube video by Markee Books

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

One of my friends has released book five of her Shieldwall Academy series. Even better, you can grab Book One for free and Books Two to Four for just 99 cents each. It's LitRPG with great characters and a well-plotted arc. Plus, she's an awesome person. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBMSL5HN

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Beautiful day here in #Ketchikan and I had to snap a picture before I headed into Safeway to get some discount chicken.

Picture of the ocean with islands in the distance on a sunny day.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Chris at WD has done all my editing, proofing, and formatting from day one. Over the course of six books and 2.5 years, I've been really pleased with his work, and I plan to keep working with him moving forward. If you have any questions about my experience working with him, send me a message.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Audiobook release post! Royal Guard Publishing has just released the audio for Rebuild the World: Alaska. If the premise looked cool but you prefer audio now, you can listen to the 15+ hours of post-apocalyptic, settlement-building adventure. www.audible.com/pd/B0FSS43XND

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Rebuild the World: Alaska

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Surviving Aliens and an Ice Age Devin moved to a small island town in Alaska for a fresh start. Now, his quiet life has turned into a fight for survival aga...

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Hey all, I'm slowly updating all my socials. I learned a little over a week ago that my kidney cancer has returned. It's impacted my writing and online time as I deal with the medical and emotional part of that. Posting may be slow but I'm going to keep writing so Rebuild the World will keep going.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

I hope everyone got some good books in the Massive #litrpg and #progression sale this last weekend. I was going to post more, but had a bit of a medical issue come up and was not online much. I appreciate everyone who checked out my books in the sale this year. I also grabbed a lot for myself.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Still time to back these cool comics. Check out JJ's posts on it and check out some of the awesome artwork.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I had mentioned this before, but the Massive LitRPG run by @jjthornbooks.bsky.social sale is on. 100's of books free or $0.99 through Sunday. There's a lot up there to check out. My first 4 books are there and a ton of other stuff I am buying. #litrpg #sale www.jjthornbooks.com/massive-litr...

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

The hardcopies have made their way to Alaska at last. Send me a message if you'd like to buy signed copies of the Hardcover or Paperback of Rebuild the World: Alaska (or my other books). #gamelit #litrpg #signedbooks

Justin holding paperback and hardback copies of Rebuild the World Alaska with a poster of the book behind him.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I was one of 9 LitRPG writers interviewed by @jjthornbooks.bsky.social for the upcoming sale. 5 of 9 interviews have been posted (I almost waited until 7 of 9 had been posted...). Some really cool authors and interviews up there to watch. #massivelitrpgsale #interview www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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A LitRPG Conversation With - 2025 Edition - YouTube

About the series - A LitRPG Conversation with...: In this series, I focus on the author, their stories, and where they fit within the LitRPG genre. This is m...

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

1/3 I'm waiting on hardbacks of my new book. Since it's set in SE Alaska I thought I'd share the tracking of the books getting here. Jul 21-Ordered; Aug 7-Crest Hill, IL; Aug 9-Kent, WA; Aug 11-Fife, WA; Aug 12-17 Vanished; Aug 18-Unidentified US Location; Tacoma, WA; Seattle, WA; Ontario, CA.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

JJ's second Kickstarter is up. If it looks cool. His first one was all delivered on time and as promised.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I was at the game store for a signing today and I had to take a picture of the price tag the local game store put on my stickers :) #sticker #litrpg

Stickers on a counter with a price tag "Justin Stickers" showing

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

And done. First draft of short story for an anthology is finished at 13,718 words. It's a side story to my At the End of the World series with a fun dungeon clear and that fun, fast leveling at the start of the System arriving on Earth. Now the editing starts. #shortstory #litrpg #postapocalyptic

Photo taken at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station during the long Antarctic night, with Aurora Australis in the background. The new station can be seen at far left, power plant in the center and the old mechanic's garage in the lower right. File from the Wikimedia Commons

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Recovering from the post-launch social media hangover! I always need some time away after a launch, but I'm writing away. I hope you all have a great week. If you haven't read Rebuild the World: Alaska yet, now's a good time to start. #postapocalyptic #gamelit #litrpg www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H/

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Rebuild the World: Alaska: Post-Apocalyptic City-Building GameLit Book 1

Amazon.com: Rebuild the World: Alaska: Post-Apocalyptic City-Building GameLit Book 1 eBook : Marks, Justin: Kindle Store

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I had my best day ever at my weekly book signing at the local game store. 14 signed paperbacks and 1 eBook. Talked to a bunch of cool people (hi if you see this). I love the chance to discuss my books and writing. If you are in #ketchikan this weekend, I'll be at the Blueberry Festival. Come say hi.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Hey all, I've found a new story on RR that I've been reading while working on the book launch (check my pinned post). This story is enjoyable, with a slightly slow start, but it picks up and keeps me hooked. If you like an OP skill story, check it out. www.royalroad.com/fiction/1228...

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Paragon of Skills

Jacob Cloud is sixteen, a miner’s son, and he knows his fate: die young, broke, and anonymous in the bowels of Shit’s Creek, a nowhere town that feeds silver ore to richer cities and spits out its son...

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

One of the larger #LitRPG groups on Facebook is hosting a big drawing when they reach 50,000 members (they're almost there). Signed copies of my first three books are one of the prizes. If you like LitRPG and are on FB check out the group and enter (good luck). www.facebook.com/groups/LitRP...

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

I'm so excited! I redid my shower surround. Between the work, the wall panels' adhesive drying, and then the caulk drying, it's been three days of sponge baths. It is now time for a real shower! (the work was also a good distraction from checking Amazon reports on the new release too often)

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I did my weekly book signing at the local game store and was interviewed by the local paper about my new book, set here in Southeast Alaska! It was a lot of fun all around. #newrelease #litrpg #gamelit #booksigning www.amazon.com//dp/B0FH5KK5...

Justin in a game shop getting interviewed.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Day 2 of release, can I sneak up to number one here? Also, huge thanks to the three of you that have rated/reviewed already! #release #litrpg #gamelit #alieninvasion www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Image showing New Releases in Alien Invasion Science Fiction on Amazon with Stray Cat Strut at 1 and Rebuild the World: Alaska at 2

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Just read the #litrpgcan write-up by @erinampersand.bsky.social and it's an excellent overview of the con. If you're thinking of going next year or want to see what this year was like, check it out. She also took way better pictures than I did. erinampersand.com/my-time-at-l...

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My Time at LitRPG Con - Erin Ampersand

None of us knew what to expect from the first ever LitRPG Con. I know the people involved in putting it on were straight hustling to get everything ready in time, and there was a lot of last-minute ch...

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

LAUNCH DAY! Rebuild the World: Alaska is out now. If you want some post-apocalyptic city-building, check it out. Aliens, Alaska, solar flares, and an ice age. What more do you need? #bookrelease #litrpg #gamelit #alaska #postapocalyptic www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Early post with the final picture for the 'Rebuild the World: Alaska' release. I will be flying all day to get home from #litrpgcon. Here's another view from #klawock, which is the book's primary setting. Grab the #preorder today. #litrpg #gamelit #citybuilding www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Sunrise over a the mountains with the clouds reflecting on the water

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

So close to release (still time to #preorder and give the book a double boost though). Today is a map of #ketchikan and #princeofwalesisland and some key book locations. One more picture tomorrow then release day! #gamelit #litrpg #rebuildtheworld www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

A map of Prince of Wales Island in SE Alaska

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Today a winter shot over #ketchikan. You can even see where I live in the picture. The hospital is in the right part of the picture. Just a few days left to preorder. #preorder #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalyptic #survival #citybuilding www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Locking from a snowy mountain over Ketchikan in the winter.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Quick #litrpgcon break to eat and post todays picture. This is a Totem pole in #klawock with a great backdrop. #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalypse #iceage #preorder Preorder now, releases in FOUR days. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

This is the view off the ferry looking down Tongass Narrows toward #ketchikan as I headed to the airport to head to #LitRPGCon. #preorder #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalyptic Preorder now: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Today's picture is looking out the back of the ferry heading into Hollis on Prince of Wales. In the protected area where the seas are calm. #craig #preorder #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalyptic Preorder here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Wake out the back of a ferry on the ocean.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Another picture today from a setting in my book releasing in one week! Here is a shot from Thorne Bay on Prince of Wales Island. Overcast but still beautiful. #thornebay #preorder #litrpg #gamelit #postapocalypse www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Looking down the rugged coastline to a small town in Alaska

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Today's picture is from a hike up Deer Mountain a few years ago. Looking west down the mountain, you can see the Ketchikan Coast Guard Station, Tongass Narrows, Pennock Island, and the southern tip of Gravina Island. #ketchikan #preorder #gamelit #litrpg #postapocalypse www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Image looking through trees out at the ocean and islands in Alaska.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Here's part of the beach in Coffman Cove on the eastern side of Prince of Wales Island. With the tide out, it's huge and tons of sea life and shells to look at. Preorder Rebuild the World: Alaska today. #coffmancove #preorder #gamelit #litrpg #postapocalypse www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Time to see another setting from the new book you can preorder now. I hope you're enjoying the views. It is stunning up here. Here's a picture on one of the roads on Prince of Wales Island (where #klawok is located). #preorder #gamelit #litrp #postapocalypses www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

A bridge and rustic road with trees on the sides in Prince of Wales Island in Alaska.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

My new book is set where I live, and I'm going to post some pictures I have taken at locations in the book. This is from #Klawock, the main setting in the story. I was there with friends for games and hiking when I took this picture. #preorder #gamelit #litrpg #alaska www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5KK58H

Picture of a still lake reflecting trees and snowy mountains in Alaska.

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

The preorder for the first book in my new series is live. If you're looking for some sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, GameLit, set in Alaska, check it out. If you have any questions ask away. The cover and motion cover are by miblart. #preorder #gamelit #postapocalyptic #alaska #citybuilding

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

1/4 Just did a video interview with @jjthornbooks.bsky.social for the Massive LitRPG sale he's running (that I'm part of) in August. As part of it I talked about three lesser-known books I love and I wanted to share those books. #reccomendations #litrpg #writing

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Well that's a message that will make my day. The local game store is out of copies of book one of my series and wants five more. #writing #litrpg #ketchikan #signed

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Reviewing the new book on Amazon. On screen page by page ebook/paperback/hardcover review then PDF reviews. Lots of steps to look for errors! #writing #editing #litrpg #gamelit

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

So, the final editing is going well, and the new book release is looking like it will be the end of July now. Hoping to get the preorder up next week, but for now, here's the teaser for the cover from Miblart. #writing #gamelit #litrpg #cover

Partial cover showing for Rebuild the World: Alaska Post-Apocalyptic City-Building GameLit Book 1

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Just got the proofread file back from @wdpublishing.bsky.social for the new book! Time to dig in and think about speeding up the release, as he's ahead of schedule on the editing! #litrpg #writing #editing

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I have been following @ginad129.bsky.social on TikTok for what feels like ages. If you want good, fun writing advice, you should follow her. This new video felt impactful and was something I needed to hear. I wanted to share it in case others needed to hear it, too. www.tiktok.com/@ginad129/vi...

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Replying to @Your Bones Are Wet🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Writing is an art that everyone deserves to indulge in. Publishing is, unfortunately, a business. #writingcommunity #writertok #bookeditor #writingabook #publ...

TikTok video by Gina Denny

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Justin Marks Author @writerinak.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

No writing today, but got all the lower (shown) and upper cabinets put together for install this week. So excited to go from 2.5 feet of counter space to 5 feet. Also, 6 drawers instead of one! #homeimprovement

Picture of three assembled kitchen base cabinets

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