Category: Behind the Scenes

• On Book Signings

  Learn how to sell books like a pro—or at least a mediocre indie author!

  mperone

  November 25, 2025

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, Awards, Behind the Scenes, book awards, book signings, bookstores, fiction, magazines, Novels, Publishing, Thanksgiving, True Stories, Writing, young adult

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, author, Awards, Behind the Scenes, book awards, book signings, books, bookstores, coming of age, fiction, magazines, Novels, Publishing, reading, signings, Thanksgiving, True Stories, Writing, young adult

• The Beta Feedback of My Next Novel Has Arrived!

  I’ve rounded up some beta feedback for my latest magnum opus, and it’s a mixed bag!

  mperone

  November 6, 2025

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, action-adventure, Barnes & Noble, Behind the Scenes, beta feedback, book signings, bookstores, Discounted book, fiction, Novels, Publishing, reviews, Writing, young adult

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, action-adventure, Behind the Scenes, beta feedback, book signings, books, bookstores, coming of age, discounted books, fiction, Novels, Publishing, reviews, Writing, young adult

• How to Speak Gen Z: Part 2

  My kids have taught me more Gen Z vocabulary. Come learn with me!

  mperone

  October 16, 2025

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, anniversaries, anniversary, Awards, Behind the Scenes, book awards, book reviews, book signings, bookstores, fiction, humor, nostalgia, Novels, Publishing, reviews, sci-fi, short stories, thrillers, Writing, young adult

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, anniversaries, anniversary, Awards, Behind the Scenes, book awards, book reviews, book signings, book-review, books, bookstores, coming of age, fiction, humor, nostalgia, Novels, Publishing, reading, reviews, sci-fi, short stories, thrillers, Writing, young adult

• The Electric God and Other Shorts Won The 2025 NYC Big Book Award for Short Stories!

  The Electric God and Other Shorts just won its third award!

  mperone

  September 9, 2025

  Awards, Behind the Scenes, book awards, book covers, book festival, book signings, Discounted book, fantasy, fiction, horror, Publishing, sci-fi, short stories, thrillers, twist endings, Writing, young adult

  Awards, Behind the Scenes, book awards, book covers, book festival, book signings, books, Discounted book, fantasy, fiction, horror, Publishing, sci-fi, short stories, thrillers, twist endings, Writing, young adult

• Updates! Bookstores, Signings, and Reviews

  It’s been a while since I’ve posted a proper blog, but I’m back with a few bookish updates!

  mperone

  September 4, 2025

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, action-adventure, Behind the Scenes, book reviews, book signings, bookstores, coming of age, Discounted book, eBooks, fantasy, fiction, horror, Labor Day, newspapers, nostalgia, Novels, Publishing, reviews, sci-fi, short stories, thrillers, True Stories, Twilight Zone, twist endings, Writing, young adult

  80s nostalgia, action-adventure, Behind the Scenes, book reviews, book signings, book-review, books, bookstores, coming of age, discounted books, eBooks, fantasy, fiction, Free Book, horror, Labor Day, nostalgia, Novels, Publishing, reviews, sci-fi, short stories, thrillers, True Stories, Twilight Zone, twist endings, Writing, young adult

• Interviews!

  Enjoy a few recent interviews of lil’, ol’ me…or keep doomscrolling. It’s your time!

  mperone

  July 18, 2025

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, Behind the Scenes, book signings, coming of age, FAQ, fiction, Instagram, Interviews, Novels, Publishing, reviews, sci-fi, short stories, Star Wars, True Stories, Writing, young adult

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, author-interview, Behind the Scenes, book signings, book-review, books, coming of age, FAQ, fiction, Instagram, Interviews, nostalgia, Novels, Publishing, reviews, sci-fi, short stories, Star Wars, Writing, young adult

• I Finished the First Draft of My New Book, and It May Be My Best Yet

  In this surprise blog, I make a special announcement and offer a few details about my upcoming work.

  mperone

  June 18, 2025

  Behind the Scenes, coming of age, elementary school, high school, Interviews, junior high, middle school, Novels, Publishing, T.V. interviews, T.V. talk shows, talk shows, television interviews, True Stories, Writing, young adult

  Behind the Scenes, books, coming of age, creative-writing, elementary school, fiction, high school, Interviews, junior high, middle school, Novels, Publishing, reading, T.V. interviews, T.V. talk shows, talk shows, television interviews, True Stories, Writing, young adult

• Bookstagram Has Discovered My Books (Finally)

  In this oversized blog, Bookstagrammers have discovered my books, though there’s little love for Déjà View.

  mperone

  June 12, 2025

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, Behind the Scenes, book reviews, coming of age, fantasy, horror, Instagram, Novels, Publishing, reviews, sci-fi, short stories, thrillers, twist endings, Writing, young adult

  1980s nostalgia, 80s nostalgia, Behind the Scenes, book reviews, book-review, books, coming of age, fantasy, fiction, horror, Instagram, Novels, Publishing, reviews, sci-fi, short stories, thrillers, twist endings, Writing, young adult

• Attack of the Green-Eyed Monster

  In this rare, personal blog, I work out my soul-crushing jealousy and ask myself, “Is this writing thing really worth it?”

  mperone

  May 21, 2025

  Barnes & Noble, Behind the Scenes, book signings, jealousy, newspapers, Publishing, True Stories, Writing

  Barnes & Noble, Behind the Scenes, book signings, jealousy, mental-health, newspapers, Publishing, relationships, True Stories, Writing

• A Roundup of 2025 MastiCon Pics and The Electric God Gets a Trailer!

  Relive The 2025 MastiCon through pics! Plus: The Electric God now has a trailer!

  mperone

  May 13, 2025

  Behind the Scenes, book fest, book festival, book signings, Book trailer, coming of age, Novels, Photo Essay, Publishing, sci-fi, short stories, Star Wars, thrillers, True Stories, Writing, young adult

  Behind the Scenes, book fest, book festival, book signings, Book trailer, coming of age, Novels, Photo Essay, Publishing, sci-fi, short stories, Star Wars, thrillers, True Stories, Writing, young adult