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Mark B. Perry

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Itinerant screenwriter with 35 years in "The Business," now turned novelist and author of Amazon Best Selling LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction novel 'And Introducing Dexter Gaines: A Novel of Old Hollywood' from Amble Press https://www.markbperry.com

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Still navigating these uncharted waters of social media so... subscribe to my Substack. I promise you'll rarely hear from me, but when you do, it'll be when I feel like I have something worth sharing! For free! substack.com/@markbperry?

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MARK B. PERRY is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and GLAAD Award-winning writer whose credits include The Wonder Years (1988), Party of Five, and Revenge. His debut novel, And Introducing Dexter Gaines, is ava...

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Mark B. Perry @markbperry.bsky.social · 10d

I was a Monster Kid. Still am. Lately, I've been dabbling with short stories, and this is the first one I've felt like sharing. You can read or listen on my blog. Please like, share, and comment! Thanks and enjoy! markbperry.com/2025/10/12/m...

Mark B. Perry @markbperry.bsky.social · 14d

So thrilled to see this series finally getting its due. What a joy it was to write an episode and work with Dolly Parton. Thank you forever, Lisa Melamed, for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime! #tvwriting #screenwriting

Dolly Parton’s Underrated Netflix Series Was Quietly Brilliant — and After 6 Years It’s Time Everyone Notices

With Dolly Parton in recovery, it’s time to revisit her overlooked Netflix gem Heartstrings, a tender ode to her timeless music.

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Mark B. Perry @markbperry.bsky.social · 17d

A story of family, home, tradition, and transition. This gent grew up in my 1938 streamline house. This past Saturday, he and his family gathered here to celebrate his 90th. It was magical. Here's my account with some fun pics! markbperry.com/2025/10/05/o...

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Happy belated heavenly or hellish birthday to my literary idol.

Mark B. Perry @markbperry.bsky.social · Sep 22

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Damned by Overt Praise - Mark B. Perry

In the last decade of the previous century, I had an overall deal with 20th Century Fox studios. One of the projects I developed was a pilot for an hour

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Mark B. Perry @markbperry.bsky.social · Sep 22

Latest in an occasional series. I'd love to hear your "bad note" stories. Misery loves company and all that! #screenwriting #tvwriting Here's the link: markbperry.com/2025/09/22/d...