Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius Mark Tullius

Welcome to Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your source for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In this episode, Mark shares exciting updates about his upcoming projects, including his new merchandise line and collaborations on various book series.
Mark also discusses his upcoming 18-day family trip to Europe and his plans to write while traveling. He delves into his personal experiences with cognitive behavior therapy, jiu-jitsu training, and his ongoing battle with a fear of success and rejection.
Stay tuned until the end of the episode for the short story "Going Dark." This is an episode filled with introspection, creativity, and a touch of the macabre.

Welcome to this episode of "Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius," your source for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In this episode, Mark shares a unique tale from his collection, Morsels of Mayhem, which will be featured at the end of the episode. But first, he delves into his recent life events and mental health journey.
Mark discusses his six-week follow-up with the Amen Clinics, detailing the transformative impact of their care on his mental and physical well-being. He shares his struggles with social media, balancing family life, and the pressures of his writing career. Despite these challenges, he finds joy in his passions, from playing guitar to practicing jiu-jitsu.
He also talks about his various projects, including the development of Try Not to Die: In the UK with MJ Mars and the English version of the Abraxas series. Mark encourages listeners to support his work by requesting his books at libraries and bookstores, emphasizing the importance of spreading his and his co-authors' stories.
On the business front, Mark has made strides in making his books more accessible through IngramSpark and offers discounts on paperbacks. He highlights the significant improvements in his mental health, attributing much of his progress to the Amen Clinic, HBOT, functional mushrooms, and cognitive behavioral therapy with his therapist.
Finally, Mark leaves listeners with a gripping story from Morsels of Mayhem, titled "31 Others," a suspenseful and chilling tale set in a dystopian future. Tune in for an episode filled with personal insights, exciting projects, and a thrilling narrative.

Join Mark Tullius on his captivating podcast, Vicious Whispers, a thrilling exploration into the worlds of horror, sci-fi, suspense, and violence. Engage with Mark as he reveals his gritty personal experiences, battles with time management and psychological struggles, and explores unconventional therapies, such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Dive into Mark's unique perspective on his gradual shift away from cannabis dependence thanks to functional mushrooms, and be inspired by his dogged pursuit of self-healing, resilience, and martial arts. Intrigue builds as he discusses his plans to explore stem cell treatments, providing his listeners a glimpse into an often-ignored field of study.
In this journey marked by steadfast determination, witness our host's endeavor to invigorate his imagination, storytelling abilities, despite significant odds. Absorb his meaningful narratives about living an extraordinary life, fostering deep connections, and making a difference to others.
Submerge yourself in awe-inspiring details about his personal life, his interactions with his kids, and his love for everyday details. Marvel at his humility and his continued focus on making a genuine impact on others. Be excited by the promise of upcoming projects and intriguing books on his radar.
This episode delves into the mind of a prolific writer and shares his strategically laid plans for future ventures. Discover Mark's process behind his compelling fiction and his ambitious plans to translate his buddy's German books to English. The episode concludes with an intriguing short story about gritty street life, adding to the overall charm of this podcast.
The short horror story, "The Rules" is from the Morsels of Mayhem audiobook.

Welcome to this gripping episode of Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, where he navigates you through his personal journey in battling brain health issues and his tenacious commitment to jujitsu. This episode emanates raw emotion, where Mark candidly discusses his visits to the Amen Clinic, his struggle with emotional regulation, his fight against depression and his passion for martial arts training. Discover how Mark uses cognitive-stimulating practices such as language learning and music to navigate his mind's labyrinth, his churning dedication to writing even amidst recovery sessions, and his pursuit to stay productive no matter the odds.
Listen to him eagerly discuss his latest books, Try Not to Die: In Arcranium and TNTD: In a Dark Fairy Tale and his collaborative ventures with professional editors like PW Feutz and Lindsay Smith. Get updates on AuthorCon 4, learn about other interesting upcoming events, and delve into his unique philanthropic initiative 'Barter for a Book'. Get inspired by how Mark leverages his own experiences with anxiety to make a positive impact on others in their mental health battles.
The episode ends on an unforgettable note with a gory horror story. The tale triggers an atmospheric chill as the notorious character Larry, the south side slasher, materializes from the pages of renowned author Robert's latest thriller. Explore a horrific reality where a writer's lethal fantasy resurfaces from the oblivion of deletion, marking the beginning of a renewed nightmare. This episode is sure to leave you contemplating the repercussions of the strokes of a writer's pen and the mind's endless mysteries.

A lot has gone down since my last episode.
I've added quite a few Try Not to Die contracts and have two brand new ideas about to bloom. The series is growing like crazy and now I have to do my best to develop everything without getting overwhelmed.
New book merch includes stickers, buttons, and bookmarks with more coming soon.
I did go through a 4 day depressive episode that got me motivated to finally go to the Amen Clinics for more brain rehab. The tests are all done, now just waiting on results and plan of action.
Includes the short horror story "Reunion" off of Twisted Reunion and narrated by Tee Quillen.

A lot of cool stuff happened over the last month.In addition to getting 4 full weeks of M-F 6am jiu jitsu classes, I had the pleasure of training with my son.Three new TNTD books have had contracts signed and we're digging into the writing this weekend.The cover for TNTD: On Slashtag is revealed and the eBook will go on Netgalley and to early reviewers very soon.TBI or CTE is free on Amazon through Feb 18 - get at https://geni.us/TBIorCTESoon all of my books will be going wide. They will be sold on all retailers with deep discounts on my website.(10:55) The Short Horror Story - Mommy's Big Boy" from Twisted Reunion and narrated by Tee Quillen.