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Marc J Gregson

@mjgwrite.bsky.social

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NYT bestselling author of the Above the Black trilogy and BEHIND THE GLASS | 8th Grade ELA Teacher | https://linktr.ee/marcjgregson

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Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · Jan 9

"A joyous romp through gore."

AMONG SERPENTS is out now in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 11h

Hey, YA readers! ⭐

Join us in the bookshop to meet New York Times bestselling author @mjgwrite.bsky.social! We'll be celebrating the new book in his Above the Black trilogy for teens, AMONG SERPENTS. 🐍

See event details and RSVP here! buff.ly/KCa3RVh

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Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 1d

I'm coming to Houston and will be doing an event with @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social

RSVP for the event!
bluewillowbookshop.com/event/gregso...

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Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 1d

I like to write about duels and giant monster battles and morally gray worlds. What about you?

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 2d

Badges I've collected from my author visits to conferences, conventions, and schools.

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 4d

I pitched DOWNFALL to a room full of booksellers!

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight I am flying to Denver to present DOWNFALL to ~100 booksellers from across the west tomorrow. Wish me luck!

I am so happy this is my life.

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 5d

Behind the Glass went on sub to publishers in August 2020.

It got an offer in October 2024.

It's planned for release in Fall 2026, and will be my fourth published book, and first sci-fi.

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 5d

Sky's End is $0.99 on Kindle right now! Good time to take the jump with the sequel out and finale coming in March.

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 6d

I wonder if Brandon Sanderson gets the aggressive book reviewers in his DMs telling him they'll read and review his book and post it on Goodreads and Amazon for a reasonable price.

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Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 8d

Signed copies of SKY'S END paperback at B&N in Sugarhouse, Utah.

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 8d

I sent my first query for SKY'S END on March 17th, 2017.

That book became a trilogy.

Nine years later, the final book in the trilogy, DOWNFALL, releases on March 17th, 2026.

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 8d

DOWNFALL is now releasing on March 17th, 2026.

Thank you for your patience as we get this one ready for you. I can't wait for you to read it, and I hope you're as satisfied with it as I am.

Also, you might want to save your pre-order receipts!

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 9d

Author goal unlocked!

SKY'S END spotted at the airport in Salt Lake!

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 11d

Can't say much else, but you should probably pre-order DOWNFALL and save your receipt for something...

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 12d

Nothing like seeing someone leave a review claiming your book is AI when I wrote the book in 2016.

Guys, just because you don't like a book it doesn't mean it's AI.

Writing stories is my passion. I'd rather chew razor blades than use generative AI to write my stories.

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 12d

One thing I'm never prepared for after comic con ends is just how tired I am for a couple days

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 13d

Glamorous action shot from my final FanX panel last night.

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Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 14d

I'll be back at FanX today! I hope to see you. I'll be signing books at noon with the Printed Garden, and a I'll have a panel at 7pm!

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 14d

I turned 40 today.

My 30s were when I hit so many milestones.

- Bought a new house
- Went bald
- Got a hernia
- Became a teacher
- Finally got an agent
- Became a NYT bestseller
- Announced a movie adaptation
- Fell asleep sitting upright on a couch

What will my 40s bring?

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 15d

I just finished reading through the proofreader copy of DOWNFALL. Very proud of this one.

I gave this book and trilogy all I had. I hope you love it.

January 13, 2026!

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 17d

FanX! I'll be there Friday & Saturday. Three panels and two book signings.

Hope to see you!

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 19d

I really hate that author promotion bots are everywhere. One was even commenting on my Instagram broadcast channel this morning, replying to my comments with readers. So annoying!

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 21d

All about my books!

Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 21d

One of the best things about being an author is getting fan art! I love it so much.

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Marc J Gregson @mjgwrite.bsky.social · 22d

I love that movie!