Hello, Hugo folks! You’re probably wondering who I am.

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Mark Reads

Hello, new people! There are a lot of you, and in the midst of some newfound popularity because of my Hugo nomination as Fan Writer, I thought I would say hello and let you know what it is I do around here in a context that doesn’t involve me devolving into all-caps and GIFs, because that’s largely how I’ve reacted since finding out I was nominated.

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Mark Reads ‘Blackout’: Chapter 37

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the thirty-seventh chapter of Blackout, IT’S HAPPENING. OH MY GOD. IT’S HAPPENING. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to ALL-CAPS Blackout.

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Mark Reads ‘First Test’: Chapter 8

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the eighth chapter of First Test, WINTER IS COMING and I’m sorry, I just needed to say that, and this review has no other Game of Thrones references, I promise. If you’re still intrigued, then it’s time for Mark to read First Test.

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Mark Reads ‘Blackout’: Chapter 36

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the thirty-sixth chapter of Blackout, this is unexpected. Entirely unexpected. Good gods. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read Blackout.

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Mark Reads ‘First Test’: Chapter 7

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the seventh chapter of First Test, a frustrating find gives Kel the strength she needs to do something she failed to do earlier. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read First Test.

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Mark Reads ‘Blackout’: Chapter 35

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the thirty-fifth chapter of Blackout, the team finally learns the secret that the CDC has known since the beginning of the series. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read Blackout.

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Mark Finishes ‘Fray’

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Mark Reads

Hello, Readers! I’m happy to say that thanks to the wonderful Nathan, I was able to sit down and finish reading Fray. Also, what are my emotions.

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Mark Reads ‘First Test’: Chapter 6

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the sixth chapter of First Test, Kel tries to deal with disappointing herself and others with her performances. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read First Test.

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Mark Reads ‘Blackout’: Chapter 34

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the thirty-fourth chapter of Blackout, I am now completely terrified of the future. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read Blackout.

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Mark Reads ‘First Test’: Chapter 5

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the fifth chapter of First Test, Kel faces a disheartening complication when she’s unsure whether or not to face the bullies amongst her fellow pages. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read First Test.

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Mark Reads ‘Blackout’: Chapter 33

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Mark Reads

In the thirty-third chapter of Blackout, I am unsure how much longer I can stand this unending sense of dread. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read Blackout.

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