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Mark Canada, Ph.D.

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

80 followers 87 following 110 posts

I’m a professor, author, and speaker specializing in literature, language, and history. My publication, Mind Inclined, helps you elevate your mind and life: https://mindinclined.substack.com/

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Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

Told in the form of recordings left on a cell phone, this literary (and linguistic) thriller combines mystery, adventure, romance, and... Poe.

All the released short episodes are in this thread!

#thriller #audiodrama #booksky #fiction #audiobook youtu.be/wphnp-RqOWM

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 29)

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November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

All the released short episodes of my new #mystery are in this thread!

#thriller #audiodrama #booksky #fiction #audiobook
youtube.com/shorts/c24Ey...

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 28)

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November 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

All the released short episodes of my new #mystery are in this thread! #thriller #audiodrama #booksky #fiction #audiobook
youtube.com/shorts/E4JWi...

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 27)

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November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

She found a code. Will she crack it? #mystery #thriller #booksky #audiodrama #authorsky
youtube.com/shorts/kXpfO...

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 26)

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November 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

All of the episodes are around 5 minutes long. She will take over the recording later in the story. I welcome your feedback on the novel!

November 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

Now we’re finally starting to hear her side of the story. #thriller #mystery #audiodrama #booksky #writersky #storysky #authorsky
youtube.com/shorts/g6b63...

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Ep. 25)

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November 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

You can still join in the #thrilling fun! All released episodes are in this thread. #booksky #writingcommunity #authorsky #audiodrama www.youtube.com/watch?v=klw9...

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 24)

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November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

Things are heating up in my #mystery #novel! It’s not too late to catch up if you’re just now joining us. All released episodes are in this thread. #booksky #writingcommunity #authorsky #audiodrama youtube.com/shorts/F_ak-...

I'm Dead. Press Play (Episode 23)

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October 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

Did you see this #romantic twist coming? My new #mystery #novel has it all: #Poe and #language and #thrills - oh my!
youtu.be/DPsjQ3Yvxdg

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 22)

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October 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

She’s a girl? That’s a twist. Catch up on all released episodes in this thread. #mystery #thriller #novel #audiodrama #Poe
youtu.be/BBlDYzGZi_8

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 21)

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October 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

Are you more of a listener than a reader? My new #audiobook #thriller released as short daily episodes might interest you! #mystery #novel #audiodrama
youtu.be/Jk-JEhaJMhU

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 20)

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October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

Catch up on my new thriller! All the released episodes are in this thread.
#authorsky #Poe #writingcommunity
youtu.be/E7alSA-EIB0

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 19)

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October 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

He just heard a sound upstairs. He is not alone. What will he do next?
#audiobook #booksky #Poe #mystery #thriller #authorsky
youtube.com/shorts/oHNli...

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 18)

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October 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

This Poe letter might just be the key to everything...
#booksky #authorsky #Poe #thriller #mystery youtu.be/R5-p_PYnreQ

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 17)

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October 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

This letter by Edgar Allan Poe may break the case wide open...
#booksky #authorsky #Poe #thriller #mystery
youtube.com/shorts/SoqO9...

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 16)

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October 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

My literary (and linguistic) thriller combines mystery, adventure, romance, and... Poe. Get caught up -- all released episodes are linked in this thread.
#booksky #authorsky #writersky #thriller #mystery
youtube.com/shorts/6X2GX...

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Ep.15)

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October 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Mark Canada, Ph.D.

@markcanadaphd.bsky.social

#EdgarAllanPoe #Eureka #thriller #audiobook #booksky youtu.be/Ln8F-xxyg-I

I'm Dead. Press Play. (Episode 14)

YouTube video by Mark Canada, Ph.D.

October 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM