Erica Marks
@ericamarks.bsky.social
I like tea, good fantasy books, MtG, DnD, Trek>Wars (I stand by this!) writing, childish humor, coding, music, beta reading (LOVE this!) and wandering aimlessly around my house because I forgot what I was doing-oh and chocolate cake!
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Erica Marks
@ericamarks.bsky.social
· Jul 5
In one month, my first book will be out
I can’t begin to express how proud I am. Stories have always been part of my DNA—I’ve been reading and writing for as long as I can remember. And now, to see something I’ve poured my heart into become real?
A dream!
(Co-writer: @andiewington.bsky.social)
I can’t begin to express how proud I am. Stories have always been part of my DNA—I’ve been reading and writing for as long as I can remember. And now, to see something I’ve poured my heart into become real?
A dream!
(Co-writer: @andiewington.bsky.social)
Looking forward to it!
End of the month @ericamarks.bsky.social and I will be at the @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social in Brighton signing copies of Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead… pop by and say hello!
October 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Looking forward to it!
Yay!! Love this for us! How a-freaking-mazing is this?! 😍
Ooo... look @ericamarks.bsky.social, we have a website now! bonesandbetrayals.com
Bones & Betrayals
Welcome to Tronte, a bustling medieval city where heroes are as common as pickpockets and twice as likely to cause property damage. Home to The Heroes Guild and every other guild imaginable, including...
bonesandbetrayals.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Yay!! Love this for us! How a-freaking-mazing is this?! 😍
Reposted by Erica Marks
"Silence of the Dead is a great deal of fun. It bounces between darkness and silliness in good measure."
I loved this effort from @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Find out why in my review on FanFiAddict:
fanfiaddict.com/fantasy-murd...
I loved this effort from @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Find out why in my review on FanFiAddict:
fanfiaddict.com/fantasy-murd...
Review: Silence of the Dead, A Fantasy Murder Mystery
Andi Ewington and Erica Marks combine for a slice of fantasy murder mystery fun. Silence of the Dead is the first book in their Bones & Betrayals series.
fanfiaddict.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"Silence of the Dead is a great deal of fun. It bounces between darkness and silliness in good measure."
I loved this effort from @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Find out why in my review on FanFiAddict:
fanfiaddict.com/fantasy-murd...
I loved this effort from @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Find out why in my review on FanFiAddict:
fanfiaddict.com/fantasy-murd...
Reposted by Erica Marks
!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!!
#FF @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social.
Please do yourself (and the authors piggy 🐽🐽🐽 banks) a big favour and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews which is the funniest book I ever read. It also introduces you to main characters in the other.
#FF @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social.
Please do yourself (and the authors piggy 🐽🐽🐽 banks) a big favour and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews which is the funniest book I ever read. It also introduces you to main characters in the other.
September 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!!
#FF @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social.
Please do yourself (and the authors piggy 🐽🐽🐽 banks) a big favour and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews which is the funniest book I ever read. It also introduces you to main characters in the other.
#FF @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social.
Please do yourself (and the authors piggy 🐽🐽🐽 banks) a big favour and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews which is the funniest book I ever read. It also introduces you to main characters in the other.
When my favorite hairdresser was adamant that I canNOT reschedule and then I walk in to find this waiting for my signature? Y’all I almost bawled my eyes out!
September 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
When my favorite hairdresser was adamant that I canNOT reschedule and then I walk in to find this waiting for my signature? Y’all I almost bawled my eyes out!
Thank you Regina!! You are the best!! ❤️
My review for Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead, the funny fantasy whodunnit by @ericamarks.bsky.social and @andiewington.bsky.social is finally online! Highly recommend this series starter (and I'm hoping for many more adventures to follow)! www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Regina's review of Bones & Betrayals
5/5: Fun fantasy whodunnit featuring talking-skull-extraordinnaire Seymour... ... and Holtar, necromancer, dark elf, and Seymour's partner in crime-solving, of course. But I've had a soft spot for Se...
www.goodreads.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Thank you Regina!! You are the best!! ❤️
Reposted by Erica Marks
130 copies have been sold of Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead - both @ericamarks.bsky.social and I are blown away by the support. We really hope you enjoy the murder mystery we created, and look forward to writing the next one!
Art by the uber talented @calumalexanderwatt.bsky.social
Art by the uber talented @calumalexanderwatt.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
130 copies have been sold of Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead - both @ericamarks.bsky.social and I are blown away by the support. We really hope you enjoy the murder mystery we created, and look forward to writing the next one!
Art by the uber talented @calumalexanderwatt.bsky.social
Art by the uber talented @calumalexanderwatt.bsky.social
Gentlemen, behold, this… thing!!
(If you watched aqua teen hunger force you understand me)
(If you watched aqua teen hunger force you understand me)
Early delivery today - new novel, who dis?
Silence of the Dead by @ericamarks.bsky.social and @andiewington.bsky.social is out now and I'm looking forward to diving in.
Silence of the Dead by @ericamarks.bsky.social and @andiewington.bsky.social is out now and I'm looking forward to diving in.
August 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Gentlemen, behold, this… thing!!
(If you watched aqua teen hunger force you understand me)
(If you watched aqua teen hunger force you understand me)
Reposted by Erica Marks
Check out @hollyheartsbooks.bsky.social opening a special Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead box!
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@ericamarks.bsky.social
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@ericamarks.bsky.social
What’s Inside 7 Mystery Book Packages? 👀
YouTube video by Holly Hearts Books
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August 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Check out @hollyheartsbooks.bsky.social opening a special Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead box!
youtu.be/30CzWkezrRE?...
@ericamarks.bsky.social
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@ericamarks.bsky.social
I can’t stop smiling! So happy people are loving the new book! 🥹
So, #booksky... Two thumbs up for @ericamarks.bsky.social & @andiewington.bsky.social 'Silence of the Dead'. What can I say.... murder mystery in the expanded world of 'The Hero Interviews'. And Seymour. Well worth a purchase.
Copying in @bookspotlight.bsky.social to push this cracker of a book.
Copying in @bookspotlight.bsky.social to push this cracker of a book.
August 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I can’t stop smiling! So happy people are loving the new book! 🥹
Yep! Trading my own book! 🤭
Who’s reading Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead?
If not, you’re missing out on a fantastically funny fantasy whodunnit featuring a necromancer and his talking skull solving pie-based murders!
@ericamarks.bsky.social
If not, you’re missing out on a fantastically funny fantasy whodunnit featuring a necromancer and his talking skull solving pie-based murders!
@ericamarks.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Yep! Trading my own book! 🤭
I love watching those “work”reels. Like the candy makers, ppl mowing, making jewelry, etc…
I was thinking of making some myself, but how do you make writing look fun in a video? Me typing, deleting everything, crying, eating Cheetos, and drinking tea. I don’t think people want to see that!
😂😂😂
I was thinking of making some myself, but how do you make writing look fun in a video? Me typing, deleting everything, crying, eating Cheetos, and drinking tea. I don’t think people want to see that!
😂😂😂
August 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I love watching those “work”reels. Like the candy makers, ppl mowing, making jewelry, etc…
I was thinking of making some myself, but how do you make writing look fun in a video? Me typing, deleting everything, crying, eating Cheetos, and drinking tea. I don’t think people want to see that!
😂😂😂
I was thinking of making some myself, but how do you make writing look fun in a video? Me typing, deleting everything, crying, eating Cheetos, and drinking tea. I don’t think people want to see that!
😂😂😂
Reposted by Erica Marks
!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!!
#FF @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Do yourself a HOOGE favour and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews so you can get introduced to Hollar and Seymour and then bag a copy of #SilenceOfTheDead. Terribly funny and thought provoking! 🤟🤟🤟
#FF @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Do yourself a HOOGE favour and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews so you can get introduced to Hollar and Seymour and then bag a copy of #SilenceOfTheDead. Terribly funny and thought provoking! 🤟🤟🤟
August 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
!!!!!***SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS***!!!!!
#FF @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Do yourself a HOOGE favour and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews so you can get introduced to Hollar and Seymour and then bag a copy of #SilenceOfTheDead. Terribly funny and thought provoking! 🤟🤟🤟
#FF @andiewington.bsky.social and @ericamarks.bsky.social. Do yourself a HOOGE favour and score a copy of #TheHeroInterviews so you can get introduced to Hollar and Seymour and then bag a copy of #SilenceOfTheDead. Terribly funny and thought provoking! 🤟🤟🤟
I had to buy a new kitchen table because I keep stubbing my damn toes on the other one.
-A memoir, by Erica Marks.
-A memoir, by Erica Marks.
August 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I had to buy a new kitchen table because I keep stubbing my damn toes on the other one.
-A memoir, by Erica Marks.
-A memoir, by Erica Marks.
One of these kind of days.
a woman is sitting on the floor eating chicken wings .
ALT: a woman is sitting on the floor eating chicken wings .
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August 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
One of these kind of days.
Reposted by Erica Marks
Hope y’all enjoying Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead — remember, both @ericamarks.bsky.social and I would love you forever if you could leave us a wee review on Amazon or Goodreads!
August 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Hope y’all enjoying Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead — remember, both @ericamarks.bsky.social and I would love you forever if you could leave us a wee review on Amazon or Goodreads!
Reposted by Erica Marks
Thank you so much for reposting this, honestly the support is amazing.
An additional thank you too if you picked up a copy of the book—both @ericamarks.bsky.social and I hope you enjoy the mystery and the mirth!
An additional thank you too if you picked up a copy of the book—both @ericamarks.bsky.social and I hope you enjoy the mystery and the mirth!
You may be wondering why I’m keen to make Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead a success—truth is, the games industry I love is in turmoil. I’m out of work and struggling to pay bills.
So that’s it—I need income, and I’d rather sell you an amazing book than simply ask for help.
Sorry!
So that’s it—I need income, and I’d rather sell you an amazing book than simply ask for help.
Sorry!
August 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Thank you so much for reposting this, honestly the support is amazing.
An additional thank you too if you picked up a copy of the book—both @ericamarks.bsky.social and I hope you enjoy the mystery and the mirth!
An additional thank you too if you picked up a copy of the book—both @ericamarks.bsky.social and I hope you enjoy the mystery and the mirth!
Reposted by Erica Marks
You may be wondering why I’m keen to make Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead a success—truth is, the games industry I love is in turmoil. I’m out of work and struggling to pay bills.
So that’s it—I need income, and I’d rather sell you an amazing book than simply ask for help.
Sorry!
So that’s it—I need income, and I’d rather sell you an amazing book than simply ask for help.
Sorry!
August 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
You may be wondering why I’m keen to make Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead a success—truth is, the games industry I love is in turmoil. I’m out of work and struggling to pay bills.
So that’s it—I need income, and I’d rather sell you an amazing book than simply ask for help.
Sorry!
So that’s it—I need income, and I’d rather sell you an amazing book than simply ask for help.
Sorry!
There is a certain age where your kids just disappear to their rooms only to come out for food… my two oldest have reached that age. 😭😭😭
August 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM
There is a certain age where your kids just disappear to their rooms only to come out for food… my two oldest have reached that age. 😭😭😭
Went to my friends house to play some Magic the Gathering, and this is what I find in my chair! 😭 Yall, I almost cried! Two copies of my book, waiting to be signed with the sharpie and everything! Made my whole day!
August 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Went to my friends house to play some Magic the Gathering, and this is what I find in my chair! 😭 Yall, I almost cried! Two copies of my book, waiting to be signed with the sharpie and everything! Made my whole day!
Yay!! Thank you for reading Julia!!! I appreciate the thoughtful review! Was amazing! 🥹
Book 90
Snarky skull, pessimistic necromancer, cosy-dark murder mystery. Funny, grim, and full of charm, with banter that shines and female characters written with respect. Easy to read, hard to put down. I am ready for book two.
💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
Snarky skull, pessimistic necromancer, cosy-dark murder mystery. Funny, grim, and full of charm, with banter that shines and female characters written with respect. Easy to read, hard to put down. I am ready for book two.
💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation
August 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Yay!! Thank you for reading Julia!!! I appreciate the thoughtful review! Was amazing! 🥹
Reposted by Erica Marks
@ericamarks.bsky.social and myself need your help to make Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead a success.
We’d appreciate any reposts, shares, reviews—even the odd purchase or ten.
If you want to read a funny fantasy whodunnit that keeps you guessing, this is the book for you!
We’d appreciate any reposts, shares, reviews—even the odd purchase or ten.
If you want to read a funny fantasy whodunnit that keeps you guessing, this is the book for you!
August 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
@ericamarks.bsky.social and myself need your help to make Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead a success.
We’d appreciate any reposts, shares, reviews—even the odd purchase or ten.
If you want to read a funny fantasy whodunnit that keeps you guessing, this is the book for you!
We’d appreciate any reposts, shares, reviews—even the odd purchase or ten.
If you want to read a funny fantasy whodunnit that keeps you guessing, this is the book for you!
Oooo!!
Want a chance to win a lovely Bones & Betrayals cup?
Post a picture of your copy of Bones & Betrayals and tag @ericamarks.bsky.social and I.
We will pick a winner by the end of the day—good luck!
Post a picture of your copy of Bones & Betrayals and tag @ericamarks.bsky.social and I.
We will pick a winner by the end of the day—good luck!
August 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Oooo!!
Yes, please share if you can! 🥰
Bones & Betrayals: Silence of the Dead has been out 4 days.
To help us make it a hit—please consider posting a review and share on your favourite fantasy forums.
@ericamarks.bsky.social and I hope you have a blast unravelling the case with Holtar.
Every kind word helps keep the adventure alive!
To help us make it a hit—please consider posting a review and share on your favourite fantasy forums.
@ericamarks.bsky.social and I hope you have a blast unravelling the case with Holtar.
Every kind word helps keep the adventure alive!
August 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Yes, please share if you can! 🥰