Urban Fantasy book series rebranding video
I have the cover reveal for my action urban fantasy book series coming August 15th. In the meantime, catch this short video in which I discuss rebranding my “Shadowdance” series!
Category: “Shadowdance” saga
Mark Wooden creates the “Shadowdance” saga, an urban fantasy world of action, intrigue, and manipulation. Explore the saga via character bios and organization histories.
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TFTS Episode VII – Kicking 2021 in the Ass
The Year in Review for 2021 from writer Mark Wooden: the highs, the lowest of lows. It was the worst of times and then it was a little bit not worst. Also, a look into the future of 2022, including the “Shadowdance” action/ urban fantasy saga!
Free preview of an urban fantasy ebook
The urban fantasy genre pulls me to writing as much as the superhero genre. Hell, I turned urban fantasy characters into damn near superheroes in my “Shadowdance” novels and short stories. Click below the fold and get a free sample of the first “Shadowdance” novel, “By Virtue Fall.”
Holiday hiatus and highlights for 2019
Hello friends! 2018 is (finally) winding down. Figured I’d give a glimpse at what I’ll be up to in 2019… and explain the upcoming Holiday Hiatus!
Music that inspires: In This Moment – “Blood”
Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a while, I know. This weekend I get to see a band whose music inspires my Shadowdance urban fantasy saga: In This Moment. Like to hear it hear it go!
Music that inspires: Nine Inch Nails – “The Wretched”
Once again, time for some music that inspires! Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a bit with work and the SYFY Wire profile, but let’s get to it, shall we? Following up on my vampire pop princess, here’s a dash of Nine Inch Nails and their song, “The Wretched.”
Music that inspires: Christina Aguilera – “Not Myself Tonight”
Once again, time for some music that inspires! Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a bit with work and the SYFY Wire profile, but let’s get to it, shall we? By now, “Shadowdance” fans have read about my vampire pop princess Valentina Lorena. Worst kept secret: she’s inspired by Christina Aguilera.
No fanfiction but new writing coming!
Hello friends! No new fanfiction last week. That’s because it served its purpose and I’m back to writing my third “Shadowdance” novel (among other things). Let’s talk about all that.
Music that inspires: Evanescence – “Lacrymosa”
Welcome, #musicmonday peeps! Continuing my look at music that inspires my “Shadowdance” urban fantasy saga. This week I’ll talk about the band Evanescence, Mozart, and the Evanescence song “Lacrymosa.”
Music that inspires: Garbage – “Push it”
UPDATED AUGUST 2025 I’ve talked about music that inspires my urban fantasy saga, the “Shadowdance.” Maybe you haven’t heard of the bands, or are looking to get inspired for some urban fantasy. My “Music Inspires the Shadowdance” postings will help you change that! This one is about Garbage and their song, “Push It.”