Have you ever felt burnt out by life’s unnecessary complexities? Ever wondered if there was a simpler, more manageable way of doing life? Have you felt frustrated and even more overwhelmed by this search for simplicity? You’re not alone.
My first attempt at leveraging my affiliate status on Amazon for Prime Day was a big ole whopping failure. For many long hours, I strategized, did research, prepared links and posted through various social-media channels. The result? I received not a single cent back from my efforts. It was quite the blow. The question, then,…
Some of my fondest childhood memories occurred during the summer. I would spend entire days and late nights devouring a novel before moving on to the next one. I couldn’t get enough. Then, at some point during the tech boom, I lost that ability to read. I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until well into my…
My most recent blog post explained how I rediscovered a voracious appetite for reading. “How do I know what to read?” you might ask. This was my question, too, once I had unleashed a new super power.
As a school teacher, I’m highly motivated by the impending summer. At the beginning of this summer, however, I found myself significantly bummed, frustrated and overwhelmed by my own ambition. I knew I wanted to get a ton of creative projects done, but the thought of expending energy exhausted me. That’s when my wife showed…
My second published resource for tabletop RPG Game Masters is now available for download! It’s called ON THE TABLE, and it works as a great supplement to my previously published OFF THE SHELF. I even team up with my favorite collaborator, Roger Speer, who provides more great illustrations throughout. Both books can be downloaded in…
I just published a book! Along with my fellow creator, the talented Roger Speer, I’ve created a resource for game masters/dungeon masters of tabletop roleplaying games. Our book, Off the Shelf, keeps game masters from staring awkwardly whenever a player inevitably says, “I check the shelf for books.” What once served as a master class…
Welcome to my new online home! My name is Mark, and I’m laying a foundation for a brand-new website about… (ugh) me. Chances are you already know me if you’re looking at this site, but if not, here are a few things about me: I’m an educator by trade, a writer by education and a…