The Faust and The Furious
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The writing account for @marklawford. Name taken from the Gabriel Switch series currently querying with agents.
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My current race to the end of draft one includes laying down placeholder text to block out the next couple of scenes, and then filling them in.
Block, fill... Block, fill... Keep moving forward!
Maybe about 13k to go before we hit "The End".
#amwriting
Block, fill... Block, fill... Keep moving forward!
Maybe about 13k to go before we hit "The End".
#amwriting
February 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
My current race to the end of draft one includes laying down placeholder text to block out the next couple of scenes, and then filling them in.
Block, fill... Block, fill... Keep moving forward!
Maybe about 13k to go before we hit "The End".
#amwriting
Block, fill... Block, fill... Keep moving forward!
Maybe about 13k to go before we hit "The End".
#amwriting
Having snagged another sale... The First Folio is ranked 182 in Low Fantasy on Amazon...
I'll take that.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT3VY35P
I'll take that.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT3VY35P
The First Folio: Book One of the Faust Quartet eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The First Folio: Book One of the Faust Quartet eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Having snagged another sale... The First Folio is ranked 182 in Low Fantasy on Amazon...
I'll take that.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT3VY35P
I'll take that.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FT3VY35P
Giving myself a budget of 17500 words to finish draft one of my second Faust Novel. I'm into the endgame...
We're about to gather the team before executing the plan... And what a plan it is!
#amwriting
#amwritingfantasy
We're about to gather the team before executing the plan... And what a plan it is!
#amwriting
#amwritingfantasy
February 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Giving myself a budget of 17500 words to finish draft one of my second Faust Novel. I'm into the endgame...
We're about to gather the team before executing the plan... And what a plan it is!
#amwriting
#amwritingfantasy
We're about to gather the team before executing the plan... And what a plan it is!
#amwriting
#amwritingfantasy
Managed a couple of thousand words on draft one of Second Son. Some of it actual draft copy and some of it outline placeholders breaking the back of the next few scenes.
We're heading towards the endgame for the story. I'm at 78K right now with another 20K likely for this draft.
We're heading towards the endgame for the story. I'm at 78K right now with another 20K likely for this draft.
February 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Managed a couple of thousand words on draft one of Second Son. Some of it actual draft copy and some of it outline placeholders breaking the back of the next few scenes.
We're heading towards the endgame for the story. I'm at 78K right now with another 20K likely for this draft.
We're heading towards the endgame for the story. I'm at 78K right now with another 20K likely for this draft.
Episode two of my Misadventures of Doctor Faustus short reads series is free to download from Amazon as of tomorrow and for the next five days.
Episodes one through three are out now and episode four is released in April.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1TM771P
Episodes one through three are out now and episode four is released in April.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1TM771P
The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus
Visit Amazon's The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus page and shop for all The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus
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February 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Episode two of my Misadventures of Doctor Faustus short reads series is free to download from Amazon as of tomorrow and for the next five days.
Episodes one through three are out now and episode four is released in April.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1TM771P
Episodes one through three are out now and episode four is released in April.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1TM771P
I have a writing week coming up and I'm going to be challenging myself with a hectic schedule. Getting the TTRPG project done is a priority, but I also have two Faust projects I need to crack on with. Another 10K on a short story and about 25K to finish first draft of Second Son.
February 3, 2026 at 8:17 AM
I have a writing week coming up and I'm going to be challenging myself with a hectic schedule. Getting the TTRPG project done is a priority, but I also have two Faust projects I need to crack on with. Another 10K on a short story and about 25K to finish first draft of Second Son.
I have 31 scenario edits to do for a kickstarted TTRPG project. I'm hitting those needing light revisions first and leaving the heavier ones until later. Managed to make progress and I've cleared a total of 13 so far.
I know I'm storing pain for later, but nice to see progress.
I know I'm storing pain for later, but nice to see progress.
February 3, 2026 at 8:17 AM
I have 31 scenario edits to do for a kickstarted TTRPG project. I'm hitting those needing light revisions first and leaving the heavier ones until later. Managed to make progress and I've cleared a total of 13 so far.
I know I'm storing pain for later, but nice to see progress.
I know I'm storing pain for later, but nice to see progress.
Picked up some progress on my edits for a WIP kickstarted TTRPG project. Target is to get all that work done by end of Feb. Final copy handed over. Done.
And still do some of my own stuff on the side...
Wish me luck.
#amwriting
#amwritingfantasy
#ttrpg
And still do some of my own stuff on the side...
Wish me luck.
#amwriting
#amwritingfantasy
#ttrpg
February 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Picked up some progress on my edits for a WIP kickstarted TTRPG project. Target is to get all that work done by end of Feb. Final copy handed over. Done.
And still do some of my own stuff on the side...
Wish me luck.
#amwriting
#amwritingfantasy
#ttrpg
And still do some of my own stuff on the side...
Wish me luck.
#amwriting
#amwritingfantasy
#ttrpg
I've been pushing/promoting my current published work, but what else do I have going on?
Working on novel two of the series, short story four of the partner series, final edits on a TTRPG project, and training for a powerlifting competition in April.
Deadlines for everything. All criss-crossing.
Working on novel two of the series, short story four of the partner series, final edits on a TTRPG project, and training for a powerlifting competition in April.
Deadlines for everything. All criss-crossing.
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
I've been pushing/promoting my current published work, but what else do I have going on?
Working on novel two of the series, short story four of the partner series, final edits on a TTRPG project, and training for a powerlifting competition in April.
Deadlines for everything. All criss-crossing.
Working on novel two of the series, short story four of the partner series, final edits on a TTRPG project, and training for a powerlifting competition in April.
Deadlines for everything. All criss-crossing.
Episode three of my Misadventures of Doctor Faustus series is out today.
Tomb Raiders... There are revenants beneath the streets of Heidelberg.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0G5...
Episode one is currently free...
Tomb Raiders... There are revenants beneath the streets of Heidelberg.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0G5...
Episode one is currently free...
Tomb Raiders: The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Tomb Raiders: The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Episode three of my Misadventures of Doctor Faustus series is out today.
Tomb Raiders... There are revenants beneath the streets of Heidelberg.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0G5...
Episode one is currently free...
Tomb Raiders... There are revenants beneath the streets of Heidelberg.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0G5...
Episode one is currently free...
You guys are being good to me.
Episode one is still free and seeing some good traction.
Episode two is available now.
Episode three releases February 1st.
I'm working on episode four...
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1TM771P
Episode one is still free and seeing some good traction.
Episode two is available now.
Episode three releases February 1st.
I'm working on episode four...
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1TM771P
The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus
Visit Amazon's The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus page and shop for all The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus books. Check out pictures, author information and reviews of The Misadventures of Doctor Fa...
www.amazon.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 9:08 AM
You guys are being good to me.
Episode one is still free and seeing some good traction.
Episode two is available now.
Episode three releases February 1st.
I'm working on episode four...
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1TM771P
Episode one is still free and seeing some good traction.
Episode two is available now.
Episode three releases February 1st.
I'm working on episode four...
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G1TM771P
Doctor Faustus: Werewolf Hunter is flying off the virtual shelves!
I mean, it would. It's free. You don't need to pay a penny!
Thank you to everyone who's downloaded it.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I mean, it would. It's free. You don't need to pay a penny!
Thank you to everyone who's downloaded it.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Doctor Faustus: Werewolf Hunter is flying off the virtual shelves!
I mean, it would. It's free. You don't need to pay a penny!
Thank you to everyone who's downloaded it.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I mean, it would. It's free. You don't need to pay a penny!
Thank you to everyone who's downloaded it.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Picked up another few of orders for episode one of the Misadventures of Doctor Faustus... Prequel series to The First Folio.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I mean, it's currently free, so fill your boots!
It's short read, opening up Faust's word of an occult renaissance Heidelberg.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I mean, it's currently free, so fill your boots!
It's short read, opening up Faust's word of an occult renaissance Heidelberg.
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Picked up another few of orders for episode one of the Misadventures of Doctor Faustus... Prequel series to The First Folio.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I mean, it's currently free, so fill your boots!
It's short read, opening up Faust's word of an occult renaissance Heidelberg.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I mean, it's currently free, so fill your boots!
It's short read, opening up Faust's word of an occult renaissance Heidelberg.
My novel, The First Folio, is currently just 99p for the ebook on Amazon.
Renaissance action fantasy, demons, rogues, found family, unreliable narrator, reluctant hero... And a werewolf. It's got it all.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Renaissance action fantasy, demons, rogues, found family, unreliable narrator, reluctant hero... And a werewolf. It's got it all.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
www.amazon.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 12:41 PM
My novel, The First Folio, is currently just 99p for the ebook on Amazon.
Renaissance action fantasy, demons, rogues, found family, unreliable narrator, reluctant hero... And a werewolf. It's got it all.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Renaissance action fantasy, demons, rogues, found family, unreliable narrator, reluctant hero... And a werewolf. It's got it all.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
The first episode in my series The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus is currently... free! To everyone...
It's a short read, start of the prequel series to The First Folio. A great jumping on point.
Please do take a look. For free!
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
It's a short read, start of the prequel series to The First Folio. A great jumping on point.
Please do take a look. For free!
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 9:14 AM
The first episode in my series The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus is currently... free! To everyone...
It's a short read, start of the prequel series to The First Folio. A great jumping on point.
Please do take a look. For free!
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
It's a short read, start of the prequel series to The First Folio. A great jumping on point.
Please do take a look. For free!
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I'm experimenting with some price drop / free promotions for The First Folio and the first episode of The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus.
They should start tomorrow... So if you fancy some mega cheap / free renaissance action fantasy, come take a look.
www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Mark-...
They should start tomorrow... So if you fancy some mega cheap / free renaissance action fantasy, come take a look.
www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Mark-...
www.amazon.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 8:47 AM
I'm experimenting with some price drop / free promotions for The First Folio and the first episode of The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus.
They should start tomorrow... So if you fancy some mega cheap / free renaissance action fantasy, come take a look.
www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Mark-...
They should start tomorrow... So if you fancy some mega cheap / free renaissance action fantasy, come take a look.
www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Mark-...
I'm not selling big numbers, so every single sale The First Folio makes is a little more momentum on The Second Son and all the short stories in the pipeline.
I just picked up a little more momentum. Thank you.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Free on Kindle Unlimited...
I just picked up a little more momentum. Thank you.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Free on Kindle Unlimited...
Amazon.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 7:13 AM
I'm not selling big numbers, so every single sale The First Folio makes is a little more momentum on The Second Son and all the short stories in the pipeline.
I just picked up a little more momentum. Thank you.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Free on Kindle Unlimited...
I just picked up a little more momentum. Thank you.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Free on Kindle Unlimited...
Every single sale is hugely appreciated. To whoever it was who just bought The First Folio, thank you. And I hope you enjoy it.
Book two is coming this year, so I've got you covered.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Book two is coming this year, so I've got you covered.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
The First Folio: Book One of the Faust Quartet eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The First Folio: Book One of the Faust Quartet eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Every single sale is hugely appreciated. To whoever it was who just bought The First Folio, thank you. And I hope you enjoy it.
Book two is coming this year, so I've got you covered.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Book two is coming this year, so I've got you covered.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I'm 75K into draft one of The Second Son. But I also have other projects I need to service. A short story I need to complete, and a TTRPG project that really needs my attention.
So... for the next couple of days, I'll recharge my batteries by getting the short story under way.
So... for the next couple of days, I'll recharge my batteries by getting the short story under way.
January 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM
I'm 75K into draft one of The Second Son. But I also have other projects I need to service. A short story I need to complete, and a TTRPG project that really needs my attention.
So... for the next couple of days, I'll recharge my batteries by getting the short story under way.
So... for the next couple of days, I'll recharge my batteries by getting the short story under way.
My WIP, The Second Son, is structured around the Save the Cat model. I'm just about to hit the final act and the structure has given me confidence that I'm hitting the action and emotional beats I want to achieve.
And it really helped with the outlining phase, to make sure I had the story down.
And it really helped with the outlining phase, to make sure I had the story down.
January 15, 2026 at 8:20 AM
My WIP, The Second Son, is structured around the Save the Cat model. I'm just about to hit the final act and the structure has given me confidence that I'm hitting the action and emotional beats I want to achieve.
And it really helped with the outlining phase, to make sure I had the story down.
And it really helped with the outlining phase, to make sure I had the story down.
Just finished the first draft of my third Faust short story.
This series is a prequel to The First Folio and explores how Faust goes from underachieving lecturer to rogue necromancer for hire.
I'm enjoying these. I love being able to get in, get the story done, and get out.
This series is a prequel to The First Folio and explores how Faust goes from underachieving lecturer to rogue necromancer for hire.
I'm enjoying these. I love being able to get in, get the story done, and get out.
December 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Just finished the first draft of my third Faust short story.
This series is a prequel to The First Folio and explores how Faust goes from underachieving lecturer to rogue necromancer for hire.
I'm enjoying these. I love being able to get in, get the story done, and get out.
This series is a prequel to The First Folio and explores how Faust goes from underachieving lecturer to rogue necromancer for hire.
I'm enjoying these. I love being able to get in, get the story done, and get out.
The First Folio is currently ranked 100 in low fantasy.
Please do take a look. And you can read for free on Kindle Unlimited.
www.amazon.co.uk/First-Folio-...
Please do take a look. And you can read for free on Kindle Unlimited.
www.amazon.co.uk/First-Folio-...
The First Folio: Book One of the Faust Quartet eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The First Folio: Book One of the Faust Quartet eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The First Folio is currently ranked 100 in low fantasy.
Please do take a look. And you can read for free on Kindle Unlimited.
www.amazon.co.uk/First-Folio-...
Please do take a look. And you can read for free on Kindle Unlimited.
www.amazon.co.uk/First-Folio-...
Had some lovely feedback today on The First Folio.
And it now has three amazing reviews up on Amazon and holding steady at five stars.
If you're in the mood for renaissance historical low fantasy, please give The First Folio a look.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
And it now has three amazing reviews up on Amazon and holding steady at five stars.
If you're in the mood for renaissance historical low fantasy, please give The First Folio a look.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
www.amazon.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Had some lovely feedback today on The First Folio.
And it now has three amazing reviews up on Amazon and holding steady at five stars.
If you're in the mood for renaissance historical low fantasy, please give The First Folio a look.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
And it now has three amazing reviews up on Amazon and holding steady at five stars.
If you're in the mood for renaissance historical low fantasy, please give The First Folio a look.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
I published The First Folio at the end of October and now the start of the prequel series of short reads goes live.
Building out the world of Faust one adventure at a time.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Building out the world of Faust one adventure at a time.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Doctor Faustus: Werewolf Hunter: The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus
Doctor Faustus: Werewolf Hunter: The Misadventures of Doctor Faustus eBook : Lawford, Mark: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I published The First Folio at the end of October and now the start of the prequel series of short reads goes live.
Building out the world of Faust one adventure at a time.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Building out the world of Faust one adventure at a time.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
Did a 2.5K words day yesterday but I'm hitting a complex part of the book. I know where I need to end up, but there are complex parts that need to align.
I'm resigned to not matching yesterday's wordcount, but I'll keep trying to make progress somewhere in the book.
I'm resigned to not matching yesterday's wordcount, but I'll keep trying to make progress somewhere in the book.
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Did a 2.5K words day yesterday but I'm hitting a complex part of the book. I know where I need to end up, but there are complex parts that need to align.
I'm resigned to not matching yesterday's wordcount, but I'll keep trying to make progress somewhere in the book.
I'm resigned to not matching yesterday's wordcount, but I'll keep trying to make progress somewhere in the book.