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Mark P. Smith (Author)
@markpsmithauthor.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Carer, Runner, Diabetic, Whisky Enthusiast, Sci-Fi Fan & Author of Theo Newton Books; Destiny 1 & Deception 2.
https://www.smithwrite.co.uk
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
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 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.
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 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.
October 28, 2025 at 9:39 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.”
October 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Today’s bird watching
October 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
For a while I’ve been struggling with motivation to write, but I’ve put some words down this week, even though I have been distracted by the birds out of my son’s window.
#Birds #Writing
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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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
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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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
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.
July 30, 2025 at 7:14 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.
July 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Sometimes we find a cask maturation that works perfectly with one of our three distillates.

Introducing the first in a new series of permanent releases in our Glasgow 1770 Single Malt range.

Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish

6 Years Old, 55% ABV, £57

Coming 23.07.2025
July 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Somehow I’m still in the competition, so thank you for voting for my book. A fresh round of voting is now open, so if you could kindly vote again 🙏Thank You

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Vote for Theo Newton: Destiny (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 1) in Book Cover Competition July
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July 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I recently turned 49. Today I collected my first ever pair of prescription glasses. They are a ‘relatively’ mild strength for reading, but time is starting to catch up with me.
Tomorrow I’m going to go shopping for some comfy slippers.
July 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Until the 14th July, my second novel Deception is only 99p, down from £2.99 for the Kindle version.

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Theo Newton Deception (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 2) eBook : Smith, Mark Philip: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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July 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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My first novel is entered into a competition for best cover, it was selected into the final 150 covers, this is the first round of voting, top 100 progress.

If you could vote for my book, thank you 🙏

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Vote for Theo Newton: Destiny (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 1) in Book Cover Competition July
Vote for Theo Newton: Destiny (Theo Newton Trilogy Book 1), and help Mark Philip Smith to win the cover of the month competition July - allauthor
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July 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Nearly a week early for #4thJuly this was put up in a neighbouring garden (They aren’t American). 🤷🏻‍♂️
June 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I really give up trying to promote my book. No one wants to know.
I post on social and it’s a big no no.
I try my best but am constantly targeted by trolls.

I can’t afford to advertise, but word of mouth doesn’t work.

Book shops don’t want to know because of the ‘zon & libraries are the same.
June 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The birthday card I got from my wife on Tuesday 🤣

#BestMovieEver
June 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It’s that time of the year I pull out my birthday dram - Vintage 1976 like me.
June 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The first review for my second novel - Theo Newton Deception has just appeared.

Thank you Polly 🙏 and thank you for continuing to read and review my books. I really do appreciate it. 😊

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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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June 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Another weekend of watching a football final with a decent stout
#CamdenStout

Who is your money on?

#PSG v #InterMilan
May 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
London was amazing.
Wembley was unbelievable.
The #SAFC fans Incredible.

The result; Am I dreaming?

#WeArePremierLeague
#SunderlandTakeOverEveryWhereTheyGo
#SunderlandTilIDie
May 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
London!
#SAFC take over!
May 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
First stop, waiting to open
May 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A unbelievably massive thank you to @maltmusings.bsky.social for the dram swap of @glasgowdc.bsky.social 10 Year Old

🥃 Slainte Mhath Brian 🙏
May 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM