Mark Baker (Urban Fantasy Author)
@mark-baker.bsky.social
Former Software Developer; now an aspiring author of Dark Modern Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance with a touch of Spice; cis(he/him/hij/hem)
Latest writing status update. "Ghost Ship" is slowly getting closer to complete first draft status, further plotting for the "Wandelaar van de Duisternis" series, and ongoing research.
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Writing Status Update #6
It’s only been a week since I returned from a short visit to the UK when I didn’t do any writing, and with a week’s holiday in Spain at the end of May, I have about a week remaining to complete my …
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May 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Latest writing status update. "Ghost Ship" is slowly getting closer to complete first draft status, further plotting for the "Wandelaar van de Duisternis" series, and ongoing research.
markbakeruk.net/2025/05/20/w...
markbakeruk.net/2025/05/20/w...
I accidentally bought a kilo of grapes this morning, not realising that we already had a lot in the fridge, and as we're going away for a few days next week, I probably need to use them. How does a green grape clafoutis sound?
April 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I accidentally bought a kilo of grapes this morning, not realising that we already had a lot in the fridge, and as we're going away for a few days next week, I probably need to use them. How does a green grape clafoutis sound?
The final step of my transition to being a Dutch citizen is now complete, with the formal renunciation of my British citizenship... that is, assuming the error in the renunciation certificate isn't a problem... apparently my date of birth was the date of my last birthday. I feel very young again.
March 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The final step of my transition to being a Dutch citizen is now complete, with the formal renunciation of my British citizenship... that is, assuming the error in the renunciation certificate isn't a problem... apparently my date of birth was the date of my last birthday. I feel very young again.
For anybody who wants a sneak preview of "Wandelaar van de Duisternis" Book 2 ("Ghost Ship"), I've also just posted the prologue. markbakeruk.net/2025/02/15/g...
Ghost Ship – Introduction – (Excerpt #1)
For anybody looking forward to reading more about Hauke, the Veil-Walker character introduced in my debut “Wandelaar van de Duisternis” novel “Broken Shards”, here is the pr…
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February 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
For anybody who wants a sneak preview of "Wandelaar van de Duisternis" Book 2 ("Ghost Ship"), I've also just posted the prologue. markbakeruk.net/2025/02/15/g...
I've just posted the latest status update on my writing. "Wandelaar van de Duisternis" book 2 ("Ghost Ship") coming soon. markbakeruk.net/2025/02/15/w...
Writing Status Update #4
I reported in November how it was a slow month for my writing, with a three-week (laptop-free) holiday. December was mixed, with all the family activity around Sinterklaas, Christmas and New Year. …
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February 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I've just posted the latest status update on my writing. "Wandelaar van de Duisternis" book 2 ("Ghost Ship") coming soon. markbakeruk.net/2025/02/15/w...
That's the cranachan prepared for tonight's Burns' Supper. Now chilling in the fridge. I might add a mint leaf for garnish before I serve it.
January 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
That's the cranachan prepared for tonight's Burns' Supper. Now chilling in the fridge. I might add a mint leaf for garnish before I serve it.
For Burns' Night tomorrow evening, I'll be cooking Balmoral Chicken with tatties, parsnips and sauteed leeks, followed by Cranachan.
January 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
For Burns' Night tomorrow evening, I'll be cooking Balmoral Chicken with tatties, parsnips and sauteed leeks, followed by Cranachan.
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Help me piece together a complete history of the PHP programming language and its community!
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January 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Help me piece together a complete history of the PHP programming language and its community!
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#PHP #PHPC #30YearsOfPHP #PHPHistory
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#PHP #PHPC #30YearsOfPHP #PHPHistory
It's cold for the ducks this morning. I think it will be even colder tonight for the boat ride round the Amsterdam light festival.
January 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It's cold for the ducks this morning. I think it will be even colder tonight for the boat ride round the Amsterdam light festival.
I'm not sure if I find it amusing or worrying that many of the same people who are demanding an inquest into "grooming gangs" are the same people defending Andrew Tate.
January 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I'm not sure if I find it amusing or worrying that many of the same people who are demanding an inquest into "grooming gangs" are the same people defending Andrew Tate.
Last night, Beetlejuice. Tonight, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The weird got weirder. Loved it.
January 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Last night, Beetlejuice. Tonight, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The weird got weirder. Loved it.
A lot of prep work, but cream cheese and salmon blinis followed by Venison Wellington with duchesse potatoes, green beans, broccoli, honey roasted parsnips and sesame carrots, with cranberry sauce and gravy. 12 appreciative diners.
January 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A lot of prep work, but cream cheese and salmon blinis followed by Venison Wellington with duchesse potatoes, green beans, broccoli, honey roasted parsnips and sesame carrots, with cranberry sauce and gravy. 12 appreciative diners.
The big New Year's Day cooking blitz has begun, preparing the Venison Wellington
January 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The big New Year's Day cooking blitz has begun, preparing the Venison Wellington
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December 31, 2024 at 11:34 PM
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A Happy New Year's Eve
December 31, 2024 at 9:29 PM
A Happy New Year's Eve
#NPORadio2 #Top2000 moving into the sublime now as we approach the witching hour with "Shine on you crazy diamond"
December 31, 2024 at 8:07 PM
#NPORadio2 #Top2000 moving into the sublime now as we approach the witching hour with "Shine on you crazy diamond"
Starting to prepare tonight's meal. First the smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis
December 31, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Starting to prepare tonight's meal. First the smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis
It's that oliebollen time of year again
December 31, 2024 at 3:59 PM
It's that oliebollen time of year again
Planning the menu for New Year's Eve, with smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis; followed by prawn risotto with mascarpone, and green beans sauteed with shallots and bacon. A Venison Wellington on New Year's Day, with roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots and broccoli. And blueberry galette as dessert.
December 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Planning the menu for New Year's Eve, with smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis; followed by prawn risotto with mascarpone, and green beans sauteed with shallots and bacon. A Venison Wellington on New Year's Day, with roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots and broccoli. And blueberry galette as dessert.
Reposted by Mark Baker (Urban Fantasy Author)
What are we DOING here? We're just meant to sit and act like this insane plagiarism and climate threat that requires more money than anything has ever cost is worth it? Are we meant to pretend that ChatGPT is worth this aimless, meaningless destruction of capital and our environment? For what?
Yeah I need way more money than anyone ever got before. I need it because my shit is difficult right now. But it's important in ways even I haven't been able to work out. OpenAI is a serious business. Help me. Please help me please my serious company is so good. Help me
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December 28, 2024 at 6:47 AM
What are we DOING here? We're just meant to sit and act like this insane plagiarism and climate threat that requires more money than anything has ever cost is worth it? Are we meant to pretend that ChatGPT is worth this aimless, meaningless destruction of capital and our environment? For what?
After all the fun of doing a full turkey dinner for twelve yesterday, today is rather more sedate, making scones for Christmas breakfast
December 23, 2024 at 1:11 PM
After all the fun of doing a full turkey dinner for twelve yesterday, today is rather more sedate, making scones for Christmas breakfast
I'm very tempted to make these (avocado devilled eggs) for Christmas, but the decoration is very fiddly
December 21, 2024 at 1:27 PM
I'm very tempted to make these (avocado devilled eggs) for Christmas, but the decoration is very fiddly
I only need to create hardcopy occasionally, but every time I try to print something on my HP OfficeJet printer it insists that I replace one or other ink cartridges. At €30+ per cartridge, that feels like a ridiculous €7/sheet cost of ownership.
December 20, 2024 at 10:32 AM
I only need to create hardcopy occasionally, but every time I try to print something on my HP OfficeJet printer it insists that I replace one or other ink cartridges. At €30+ per cartridge, that feels like a ridiculous €7/sheet cost of ownership.