Mark P. Smith (Author)
@markpsmithauthor.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Carer, Runner, Diabetic, Whisky Enthusiast, Sci-Fi Fan & Author of Theo Newton Books &
Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora
https://www.smithwrite.co.uk
Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora
https://www.smithwrite.co.uk
My mother in law this evening.
“I started to read you Santa story. I was really surprised, it’s very good. Couldn’t put it down until I was too tired to read. About halfway. It a very balanced story. Why hasn’t it sold many copies?”
Me: 😀🤨😃😄😁😣
Marketing, Christmas is over, I’m an indie author.
“I started to read you Santa story. I was really surprised, it’s very good. Couldn’t put it down until I was too tired to read. About halfway. It a very balanced story. Why hasn’t it sold many copies?”
Me: 😀🤨😃😄😁😣
Marketing, Christmas is over, I’m an indie author.
January 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
My mother in law this evening.
“I started to read you Santa story. I was really surprised, it’s very good. Couldn’t put it down until I was too tired to read. About halfway. It a very balanced story. Why hasn’t it sold many copies?”
Me: 😀🤨😃😄😁😣
Marketing, Christmas is over, I’m an indie author.
“I started to read you Santa story. I was really surprised, it’s very good. Couldn’t put it down until I was too tired to read. About halfway. It a very balanced story. Why hasn’t it sold many copies?”
Me: 😀🤨😃😄😁😣
Marketing, Christmas is over, I’m an indie author.
IMAGINE 💭
A time when silicon chips are nano in scale & so technically advanced they can interface with the human brain DIRECTLY.
Think of the possibilities.
An end
to disease? Perhaps
to fear? Maybe
to crime? Possibly
Welcome to HELIX.
It won’t JUST change the world…
amzn.eu/d/8bTfLLK
A time when silicon chips are nano in scale & so technically advanced they can interface with the human brain DIRECTLY.
Think of the possibilities.
An end
to disease? Perhaps
to fear? Maybe
to crime? Possibly
Welcome to HELIX.
It won’t JUST change the world…
amzn.eu/d/8bTfLLK
Theo Newton Deception: 2 (Theo Newton Trilogy) : Smith, Mr Mark Philip: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Theo Newton Deception: 2 (Theo Newton Trilogy) : Smith, Mr Mark Philip: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
IMAGINE 💭
A time when silicon chips are nano in scale & so technically advanced they can interface with the human brain DIRECTLY.
Think of the possibilities.
An end
to disease? Perhaps
to fear? Maybe
to crime? Possibly
Welcome to HELIX.
It won’t JUST change the world…
amzn.eu/d/8bTfLLK
A time when silicon chips are nano in scale & so technically advanced they can interface with the human brain DIRECTLY.
Think of the possibilities.
An end
to disease? Perhaps
to fear? Maybe
to crime? Possibly
Welcome to HELIX.
It won’t JUST change the world…
amzn.eu/d/8bTfLLK
An incredible review on Amazon.
You never know, when you have an idea for a story, that anyone else will enjoy it.
So to see such clear enjoyment from something I created is amazing, but that they took the time to write their thoughts means a lot. Thank You 🙏
You never know, when you have an idea for a story, that anyone else will enjoy it.
So to see such clear enjoyment from something I created is amazing, but that they took the time to write their thoughts means a lot. Thank You 🙏
January 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
An incredible review on Amazon.
You never know, when you have an idea for a story, that anyone else will enjoy it.
So to see such clear enjoyment from something I created is amazing, but that they took the time to write their thoughts means a lot. Thank You 🙏
You never know, when you have an idea for a story, that anyone else will enjoy it.
So to see such clear enjoyment from something I created is amazing, but that they took the time to write their thoughts means a lot. Thank You 🙏
Happy New to everyone.
I hope everyone has a great New Year celebration and I’ll see you on the other side.
Having a dram of something special & an early night as is always the case for us.
Having a dram of something special & an early night as is always the case for us.
December 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Happy New to everyone.
Reposted by Mark P. Smith (Author)
That was the dramming year that was: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/31/t... @glasgowdc.bsky.social @bravenewspirits.bsky.social #Whisky #Whiskey
That was the dramming year that was
It’s that time of year again when we all reflect, cogitate, deliberate and ponder over all our pours from the last twelve months to compile our own variations of a Dram of the Year list. This year,…
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December 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Think a cover redesign is order. These are the concepts so far.
I’ve been told my previous covers were not clear about the genre or target age.
I’ve been told my previous covers were not clear about the genre or target age.
December 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Think a cover redesign is order. These are the concepts so far.
I’ve been told my previous covers were not clear about the genre or target age.
I’ve been told my previous covers were not clear about the genre or target age.
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We're delighted to announce another Tasting for 2026! Sharing, sipping and savouring some dramming deliciousness from the mighty Wemyss Malts. Register now to be part of the dramfotainment: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/16/w... #WemyssMalts
December 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We're delighted to announce another Tasting for 2026! Sharing, sipping and savouring some dramming deliciousness from the mighty Wemyss Malts. Register now to be part of the dramfotainment: thewhiskywire.com/2025/12/16/w... #WemyssMalts
An emergency has hit Santa’s workshop, the Heartstone that powers the magic of Christmas has a crack and the Aurora is no longer enough to sustain the magic.
Will Santa Claus and his team be able to restore the magic with only days until the big day?
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#SantaStory #Christmas
Will Santa Claus and his team be able to restore the magic with only days until the big day?
amzn.eu/d/df8RnwD
#SantaStory #Christmas
Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora: The quest to restore Christmas magic: Amazon.co.uk: Smith, Mr Mark P: 9781917888035: Books
Buy Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora: The quest to restore Christmas magic by Smith, Mr Mark P (ISBN: 9781917888035) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligibl...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:53 AM
An emergency has hit Santa’s workshop, the Heartstone that powers the magic of Christmas has a crack and the Aurora is no longer enough to sustain the magic.
Will Santa Claus and his team be able to restore the magic with only days until the big day?
amzn.eu/d/df8RnwD
#SantaStory #Christmas
Will Santa Claus and his team be able to restore the magic with only days until the big day?
amzn.eu/d/df8RnwD
#SantaStory #Christmas
One of my friends has already read the book to their child
“It captures the true meaning of Christmas, that of being kind, having belief with hope and joy. The story is well paced, the family is very believable and having a child with disabilities as a character very inclusive”
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“It captures the true meaning of Christmas, that of being kind, having belief with hope and joy. The story is well paced, the family is very believable and having a child with disabilities as a character very inclusive”
amzn.eu/d/38o3KYw
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
One of my friends has already read the book to their child
“It captures the true meaning of Christmas, that of being kind, having belief with hope and joy. The story is well paced, the family is very believable and having a child with disabilities as a character very inclusive”
amzn.eu/d/38o3KYw
“It captures the true meaning of Christmas, that of being kind, having belief with hope and joy. The story is well paced, the family is very believable and having a child with disabilities as a character very inclusive”
amzn.eu/d/38o3KYw
My copy has arrived and the finish is exactly what I had hoped for, it has that old school feel about it.
Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora:
The quest to restore Christmas magic
#ChristmasStory #Santa #ChildrensBook
#Yuletide #Festive #HolidaySeason
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Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora:
The quest to restore Christmas magic
#ChristmasStory #Santa #ChildrensBook
#Yuletide #Festive #HolidaySeason
amzn.eu/d/8yw67Jk
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
My copy has arrived and the finish is exactly what I had hoped for, it has that old school feel about it.
Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora:
The quest to restore Christmas magic
#ChristmasStory #Santa #ChildrensBook
#Yuletide #Festive #HolidaySeason
amzn.eu/d/8yw67Jk
Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora:
The quest to restore Christmas magic
#ChristmasStory #Santa #ChildrensBook
#Yuletide #Festive #HolidaySeason
amzn.eu/d/8yw67Jk
My first children’s book is actually charting in a top 100 position for two categories on Amazon UK
#20 in European Tales & Myths for Children
#98 in Myths & Legends for Young Adults
#229 in Magical Fantasy Fiction for Children
I will take that as a win and thank you 🙏
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#20 in European Tales & Myths for Children
#98 in Myths & Legends for Young Adults
#229 in Magical Fantasy Fiction for Children
I will take that as a win and thank you 🙏
amzn.eu/d/4efdvsy
December 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
My first children’s book is actually charting in a top 100 position for two categories on Amazon UK
#20 in European Tales & Myths for Children
#98 in Myths & Legends for Young Adults
#229 in Magical Fantasy Fiction for Children
I will take that as a win and thank you 🙏
amzn.eu/d/4efdvsy
#20 in European Tales & Myths for Children
#98 in Myths & Legends for Young Adults
#229 in Magical Fantasy Fiction for Children
I will take that as a win and thank you 🙏
amzn.eu/d/4efdvsy
Today I published my new novel, a children’s Christmas story about a special boy called Jack who like my son has cerebral palsy.
After dreams & seeing news about the Aurora Borealis he becomes worried that Santa is in trouble because Christmas magic is in short supply.
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After dreams & seeing news about the Aurora Borealis he becomes worried that Santa is in trouble because Christmas magic is in short supply.
amzn.eu/d/j6DsEIl
Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora: The quest to restore Christmas magic : Smith, Mr Mark P: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Santa Claus and the mystery of the Aurora: The quest to restore Christmas magic : Smith, Mr Mark P: Amazon.co.uk: Books
amzn.eu
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today I published my new novel, a children’s Christmas story about a special boy called Jack who like my son has cerebral palsy.
After dreams & seeing news about the Aurora Borealis he becomes worried that Santa is in trouble because Christmas magic is in short supply.
amzn.eu/d/j6DsEIl
After dreams & seeing news about the Aurora Borealis he becomes worried that Santa is in trouble because Christmas magic is in short supply.
amzn.eu/d/j6DsEIl
I’ve had been wondering how I should phrase this post, in the end I figured it doesn’t really matter.
U.K. Gov specifically DWP have fucked up my family’s Christmas. Didn’t receive my carers allowance this week.
It transpires it’s been stopped, no reason given! Decision maker reviewing in X weeks
U.K. Gov specifically DWP have fucked up my family’s Christmas. Didn’t receive my carers allowance this week.
It transpires it’s been stopped, no reason given! Decision maker reviewing in X weeks
a man in a top hat is standing in front of a window and says bah humbug !
ALT: a man in a top hat is standing in front of a window and says bah humbug !
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December 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I’ve had been wondering how I should phrase this post, in the end I figured it doesn’t really matter.
U.K. Gov specifically DWP have fucked up my family’s Christmas. Didn’t receive my carers allowance this week.
It transpires it’s been stopped, no reason given! Decision maker reviewing in X weeks
U.K. Gov specifically DWP have fucked up my family’s Christmas. Didn’t receive my carers allowance this week.
It transpires it’s been stopped, no reason given! Decision maker reviewing in X weeks
I’ve officially pushed back the release date for Theo Newton book three to March 2026. Changes will be pushed through in coming days.
I apologise to anyone who is eagerly anticipating the conclusion to the series, but I want the best possible ending & I’m sure you won’t be let down when you read it
I apologise to anyone who is eagerly anticipating the conclusion to the series, but I want the best possible ending & I’m sure you won’t be let down when you read it
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I’ve officially pushed back the release date for Theo Newton book three to March 2026. Changes will be pushed through in coming days.
I apologise to anyone who is eagerly anticipating the conclusion to the series, but I want the best possible ending & I’m sure you won’t be let down when you read it
I apologise to anyone who is eagerly anticipating the conclusion to the series, but I want the best possible ending & I’m sure you won’t be let down when you read it
Theo Newton novel 3 is progressing.
Not going to promise anything but I’m hoping it will be finished before the end of the year.
Not going to promise anything but I’m hoping it will be finished before the end of the year.
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Theo Newton novel 3 is progressing.
Not going to promise anything but I’m hoping it will be finished before the end of the year.
Not going to promise anything but I’m hoping it will be finished before the end of the year.
How is book three coming? I hear a couple of people ask.
After a long period of lack of motivation together with no inspiration; perhaps that’s what writer block is.
I have finally got back in front of the keyboard and have typed out a few thousand words.
After a long period of lack of motivation together with no inspiration; perhaps that’s what writer block is.
I have finally got back in front of the keyboard and have typed out a few thousand words.
October 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
How is book three coming? I hear a couple of people ask.
After a long period of lack of motivation together with no inspiration; perhaps that’s what writer block is.
I have finally got back in front of the keyboard and have typed out a few thousand words.
After a long period of lack of motivation together with no inspiration; perhaps that’s what writer block is.
I have finally got back in front of the keyboard and have typed out a few thousand words.
“NASA confirms 3I/ATLAS is not a comet, but a smeghead-class mining vessel returning from a 3-million-year detour. No signs of intelligent life—except for one hologram, one cat, one mechanoid, and one bloke from Liverpool.”
October 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“NASA confirms 3I/ATLAS is not a comet, but a smeghead-class mining vessel returning from a 3-million-year detour. No signs of intelligent life—except for one hologram, one cat, one mechanoid, and one bloke from Liverpool.”
Today’s bird watching
October 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Today’s bird watching
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When you email me, you get ME and all my imperfections...not a scripted AI response. ❤️
August 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
When you email me, you get ME and all my imperfections...not a scripted AI response. ❤️
From book 2 Deception
A scene where Theo reads text on a computer screen
‘I am everywhere. I am in this room, and I am on your phone. I am in your satellite feed and the air you breathe. I am nowhere and everywhere. I am the NEXIL. Submission is survival, Defiance is extinction.’
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A scene where Theo reads text on a computer screen
‘I am everywhere. I am in this room, and I am on your phone. I am in your satellite feed and the air you breathe. I am nowhere and everywhere. I am the NEXIL. Submission is survival, Defiance is extinction.’
amzn.eu/d/9JuK4Ax
Theo Newton Deception (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 2) eBook : Smith, Mark Philip: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Theo Newton Deception (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 2) eBook : Smith, Mark Philip: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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August 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
From book 2 Deception
A scene where Theo reads text on a computer screen
‘I am everywhere. I am in this room, and I am on your phone. I am in your satellite feed and the air you breathe. I am nowhere and everywhere. I am the NEXIL. Submission is survival, Defiance is extinction.’
amzn.eu/d/9JuK4Ax
A scene where Theo reads text on a computer screen
‘I am everywhere. I am in this room, and I am on your phone. I am in your satellite feed and the air you breathe. I am nowhere and everywhere. I am the NEXIL. Submission is survival, Defiance is extinction.’
amzn.eu/d/9JuK4Ax
I wish I could take a week off, go hide away with my laptop, internet and some whisky and crack on writing book three.
Too many chores and distractions here.
I’ve written very little in the past few weeks.
Too many chores and distractions here.
I’ve written very little in the past few weeks.
July 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I wish I could take a week off, go hide away with my laptop, internet and some whisky and crack on writing book three.
Too many chores and distractions here.
I’ve written very little in the past few weeks.
Too many chores and distractions here.
I’ve written very little in the past few weeks.
It occurred to me as I write the final book in my trilogy, that I may have created the most powerful, most sinister, most feared villain (& weapon) in Sci-Fi, book two gives a glimpse at what is to come.
July 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
It occurred to me as I write the final book in my trilogy, that I may have created the most powerful, most sinister, most feared villain (& weapon) in Sci-Fi, book two gives a glimpse at what is to come.