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Mark Reep


Location Elmira NY
Occupation Artist
Website http://markreep.net

About Me

Artist, writer, editor

Why do you write?

Stories and poems usually start with character & place. Elmore Leonard's advice about letting dialogue lead works for me too.

Any favorite authors? Books?

John Crowley's 'Little, Big' & Aegypt cycle. Cormac McCarthy's 'No Country' & 'Suttree'. M. John Harrison's 'Light', 'Nova Swing', and his short story collection 'Things That Never Happen'. Anything by William Gibson. Robert B. Parker's Spenser series.

Mark Reep's Wall

Barry Basden – Oct 30, 2012

Oh, yes. Thanks, Mark, for your nice comments about my Neil Young poem.

Gloria Garfunkel – Aug 20, 2012

Thanks for your comment on Binge Painter. I suppose it's not the best recipe for success.

Tawnysha Greene – Jun 26, 2012

Thank you for your comments on "Water." I appreciated them very much!

Barry Basden – May 27, 2012

Thanks, Mark, for your kind words about 'Ray's People...' I rarely feel like I know what I'm doing when I'm in the middle of something. Always a little surprised and befuddled by the whole process.

Chris Galvin – May 02, 2012

Hi Mark, thanks so much for your comment on "Slanting Rain".

Barry Basden – Apr 06, 2012

Thanks, Mark, for letting me know you remembered 'Checkout.'

Barry Basden – Mar 31, 2012

Thanks for commenting on 'My Last Hunts,' Mark. And if you think reading about it was tough...

Jane Hammons – Mar 21, 2012

thanks for the read and the * on Private Wheel Man, Mark!

Meg Pokrass – Feb 18, 2012

Mark you give the best feedback. It is so helpful to know why you respond to a story and to my work. I can't thank you enough for your note on my story.

Eryk Wenziak – Feb 07, 2012

Mark, as always, thank you so much for reading and commenting on my two pieces. I really appreciate that. If I ever had a "bad trip," I'm thinking the "table" piece is what it'd be like! Ha, ha! :-)

Joe Kapitan – Jan 31, 2012

Thanks for reading and commenting on some of my work this week, Mark. I'm always interested in what you have to say.

sally-houtman – Jan 28, 2012

Mark, I'm blown away by your kind comments on "That Night" - one of the first fiction pieces I'd ever written. So wonderful to hear folks like it.

I see in your profile you're in Elmira - big ! - I grew up in Liberty, PA just south of you (near Williamsport). We used to go to the mall in Elmira shopping and to the Corning Glass Museum once a year. I imagine things have changed a lot since then. How does a farm girl from north central PA end up in New Zealand...never know where life leads us. But I got a warm fuzzy feeling when I saw Elmira, NY. Thanks for that!

Barry Basden – Jan 28, 2012

Thanks, Mark, for your tight, exuberant praise of 'At the Home 70 Years Later.'

James Robison – Jan 28, 2012

Thanks, Reep.

Barry Basden – Jan 17, 2012

Thanks, Mark, for your warm comments about "Saying It with Flowers."

I still miss RR...

Rachel J. Fenton – Jan 10, 2012

Hey, Mark - good to see you're here.

Jules Archer – Dec 08, 2011

Hi Mark, thanks for reading and commenting on "Cloudy..." Appreciate!

Jack Swenson – Dec 07, 2011

Yep, Mark. Things are going just fine. Just felt I needed a break; wanted to change my routine, my obsessions, for awhile. For one thing, I want to spend some time with the e-zines, see if I can get some more stories published. Thanks for your reply!

Neil Serven – Dec 06, 2011

Hey Mark, glad you liked "A Killing in the Market." Thanks so much for read, comment, & fave.

Kathy Fish – Nov 21, 2011

Mark, thanks so much for the kind words and fave for "Baby, Baby..." and your kind support of my work in general. I appreciate it!

Robert Vaughan – Jun 19, 2011

Mark, I appreciate your recent read and comments on 3 Short Shorts!

Christian Bell – Jun 17, 2011

Mark, thanks for reading "Drive"!

Kari Nguyen – Jun 13, 2011

Hi Mark, loved your comment on Migration. Thanks so much for reading, and for your nice words on my wall!

Misti Rainwater-Lites – Jun 11, 2011

Huge thanks, Mark! Your generous praise is appreciated.

Kathy Conde – Jun 11, 2011

Mark, Thank you so much for your comments on "Things Unseen" and "Movement." ("Movement" first appeared in Word Riot, too.) I took a look at your website. Beautiful images.

Jack Swenson – Jun 10, 2011

Mark, I'm glad "Ants" gave you a chuckle. Thanks!

Misti Rainwater-Lites – Jun 09, 2011

Mark, thanks so much for readin' and appreciatin' my latest!

Meg Pokrass – Jun 09, 2011

your comments on my story were really heartening and they made me laugh! thank you, Mark!

Greg Davis – May 16, 2011

Hi Mark,
Thanks for checking out "Oaxaca Dreamland." I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the feedback.

Isabell Serafin – May 16, 2011

Thank you, Mark. So glad to know you enjoyed my latest piece of flash. Looking forward to reading your latest work.

Kathy Fish – May 10, 2011

Love what you said about "The Bed" Mark. I really value your opinion and thanks for the fave too!

Meg Pokrass – May 08, 2011

you made my morning, thank you! I'm really glad you like the story about noses and so forth!

Marcus Speh – Apr 21, 2011

great piece, mark, in metazen!

Jim V – Apr 18, 2011

Mark, thanks so much for your comment on "Miscarriage." It was and is very much appreciated.

Marcus Speh – Mar 31, 2011

hey mark, thanks for calling me "the man". that goes down very well with everything i had for breakfast. on a level with sheldon compton's habit of calling me hoss. thanks, mate...and you're not too shabby yourself.

Misti Rainwater-Lites – Mar 29, 2011

Hello Mark! Thanks so much for appreciating my Liz piece.

Kim Conklin Hutchinson – Mar 24, 2011

Thanks for the lovely compliment on Thursday Girls, Mark! So glad you liked it. Snowdick was inspired...:0

Lavinia Ludlow – Mar 10, 2011

thanks Mark!

Lavinia Ludlow – Mar 08, 2011

glad to hear it! nice to meet up with you hear!

See ya – Mar 02, 2011

Thank you very much, Mark the Maker of Happy Readers and Writers.

stephen hastings-king – Feb 24, 2011

hail mark...thanks for the read and comment on "ghost dance"...i like the piece...so that makes two of us.

James Lloyd Davis – Feb 20, 2011

Mark, thanks for the fave and the comment on "I'm already gone." Means a lot to me.

Jim V – Jan 31, 2011

Hey, Mark, just wanted to drop in and say hi.

stephen hastings-king – Jan 23, 2011

hello---i really appreciate your reads and comments on the pieces i put up here--but i particularly appreciated the lovely things you said about the troupe. it does feel like something new and i am curious to follow the thread. it's good to know that the opening moves work for folk whose views i respect.

Sara – Jan 17, 2011

Hi Mark, Thanks so much for reading Whipping Post. I appreciate the kind word.

Meg Worden – Jan 16, 2011

Mark, thanks so much for your comments on Do You Dream. And your notepad suggestion. Best, M

Jamie Iredell – Jan 13, 2011

Hi Mark, Thanks for your kind responses on a couple of my recent stories!

Susan Tepper – Dec 26, 2010

Mark I'm really glad you enjoyed "chocolates" even though they were the cheap ones! ha ha! Have a good New Year

Shelagh Power-Chopra – Dec 26, 2010

Hi Mark, thanks so much for kind comments on "boyfriends"!

Joani Reese – Dec 20, 2010

Hi Mark: Thanks for the comment on my Lennon piece. I'll have to submit it somewhere before the next, sad anniversary.

Jules Archer – Dec 17, 2010

Mark - thanks for reading and faving Help Me Own You. Appreciate it!

Cynthia Hawkins – Dec 15, 2010

Thanks so much for your kind comments on "Deep Pockets" and "Mosaic Thief" Mark. Elmira, eh? I lived in Binghamton NY for many years. I miss that area, especially, believe it or not, this time of year. No snow in San Antonio! Ever!

Susan Tepper – Dec 08, 2010

Mark I'm honored that you like "oasis" and I thank you!

Joani Reese – Dec 01, 2010

Thanks for your responses to both my pieces, Mark. I appreciate the invite too. Once I figure this place out completely, I'll show up ; )

Kathy Fish – Nov 30, 2010

Super kind words for "Repair Man", Mark. Thanks so much!

Kim Conklin Hutchinson – Nov 01, 2010

Thanks for the kind comment on Limboland, Mark. I appreciate the read.

Daniel Passamaneck – Oct 16, 2010

Hi Mark, thanks so much for taking some time with the Boatman of the Badlands. From you, a fave means a lot. Good to hear from you; looking forward to reading a lot more of your stuff. We baldies have to stick together.

Kathy Fish – Oct 15, 2010

Mark thanks so much for the kind words and fave for "Wake Up"...I just read and really liked "Blue Pinto."

Isabell Serafin – Aug 22, 2010

Mark--

You're back! So glad to see you here again. Thanks for the Fav on Forgetting Room 7-8. New novel, new inspiration. Looking forward to reading more from you...Best, I.

George LaCas – Aug 20, 2010

Hi Mark, thanks for your comment about "The Way is Dark..." - GL

Mark Reep – Aug 05, 2010

Thanks, Kari! Looking forward.

Kari Nguyen – Aug 04, 2010

Hi Mark, congrats on the new venture! Very exciting! Looking forward to reading it (and submitting in the future).

Kari Nguyen – Jul 19, 2010

That is a fun project! I do enjoy your work. Thank you for your feedback on my stuff as well!

Mark Reep – Jul 19, 2010

'Check Engine', a followup to 'Blue Pinto', is up at Word Riot.

Two pieces from a new series, each to appear on a different zine:

'String Money' at A-Minor: http://aminormagazine.wordpress.com/2010/07/19/string-money

'Kilz' at amphibi.us:
http://amphibi.us/all/kilz/

A fun project, and hopefully a few clickthroughs for everyone. More links as they're published.

Thanks for reading!

Kari Nguyen – Jul 19, 2010

“String Money” rocks! Just read it at A-Minor. Wanted you to know.

Rae Bryant – Jul 18, 2010

Hi, Mark.

Kari Nguyen – Jul 13, 2010

Mark, thanks so much for that link. I can’t wait to check it out. Very thoughtful of you!

Gary Percesepe – Jul 11, 2010

hi mark,

really good of you toread quivr and help me out with comment--thanks

Jack Swenson – Jul 08, 2010

Mark, thanks for the rave & the fave. (Ouch; that's corny!) I have really enjoyed seeing your marvelous art works on line.

Teri Pastore – Jul 02, 2010

Mark, thank you so much for your feedback! Being new to fn, I was wondering about groups, and which one's are good for fiction writers, or just good groups. Any suggestions? And again, thank you for your support~

Neil Serven – Jun 30, 2010

Right back at ya, Mark. Thanks for the positive comments on "The Get-Up" and "Down Cellar."

Brianne Fidgety – Jun 28, 2010

The "Forbidden Music" in question must have been "The Sounds of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel because it started playing in my head as soon as I uncovered it.

Kari Nguyen – Jun 28, 2010

Mark, thank you!!

Jack Swenson – Jun 25, 2010

Thanks for reading & commenting on my patchwork story "Easy Rider." I appreciate the thumbs up.

Isabell Serafin – Jun 24, 2010

Thsnks, Mark!!

Isabell Serafin – Jun 22, 2010

Thank you so much, Mark. Looking forward to reading your work. All best. Isabell

Jack Swenson – Jun 21, 2010

Amen, Mark. Things that hurt when you were a kid go on hurting. Thanks for commenting on my story "Camp 7."

Jack Swenson – Jun 12, 2010

Mark, thanks for your "review" of "Naked Ladies." Glad you enjoyed it. I had a lot of fun putting the pieces of the puzzle together.

Michelle Elvy – Jun 12, 2010

Thanks, Mark, for your comment on Rock On. Glad you enjoyed that wiki-mad. Will look forward to reading more of your stories now too... good to meet you here.

George LaCas – Jun 10, 2010

Mark, thanks for your comments on "Chelsea 3" - much appreciated.

Christian Bell – Jun 10, 2010

Mark, thanks for reading and commenting on my "Thinly Sliced Raw Fish" collection. Glad you enjoyed!

Jules Archer – Jun 09, 2010

Hi Mark-
Thanks for the comment on "Quotes". Perked up my day!

George LaCas – Jun 09, 2010

Hi Mark, thanks so much for your comments about "Hotel Chelsea" and "... Scene 2" - glad you liked them.

Larry Strattner – May 29, 2010

Thanks for the comment on Addict. Appreciate it. I was born in Batavia and also take a number of my cues from Elmore. A master if there ever was one. Cheers.

Bill Yarrow – May 27, 2010

Hi, Mark. Thanks so much for your comment about "In the Pastel City." I really appreciate it!

Cherise Wolas – May 24, 2010

Hi Mark. I read Smilla's Sense of Snow a lot of years ago and enjoyed it. If you like procedurals as well, the authors I listed on my wall are really terrific!

Cherise Wolas – May 24, 2010

Thanks Mark for your kind words on The Shloshim Period!

Martha Williams – May 24, 2010

Hi Mark, thank you so much for the kind comment on Hummingbird, I'm really glad you liked it. M

Myra King – May 22, 2010

Thanks so much, Mark, this means a lot to me. I was wondering if it (RFR) was too long for fictionaut but you have put my mind at ease :-)

Matthew A. Hamilton – May 22, 2010

Thank you for reading My Girlfriend's Birthday and Tatev. Much appreciated.

Marcelle Heath – May 22, 2010

Hi Mark - I just checked out your wonderful site - your drawings are really beautiful.

Marcelle Heath – May 22, 2010

Hi Mark - Thanks so much for your comments on "Get Some Strange." I see you're in Elmira - I went to Binghamton :)

Kathy Fish – May 22, 2010

Good to meet you, Mark. Thanks for commenting on my story. I'm not here much anymore, but I'll check out your work. Cheers!

Jane Hammons – May 21, 2010

Thanks for the fav and comment on Beatnik Blonde.

Myra King – May 16, 2010

appreciated!

Myra King – May 16, 2010

Thanks, Mark, for your kind words, much apprecaited :-)

Tracy Lucas – May 13, 2010

Hello! Good to see you again.

Jack Swenson – May 12, 2010

Mark, Thanks for the nice things you said about my story. This one seems to have passed muster. I never know until I give the Fictionaut folks a shot at it.

Myra King – May 11, 2010

Ah, yes, Mark, a red blooded male! Totally understandable. Thanks :-)

Matt Dennison – May 11, 2010

Hey, thanks, Mark, so the read on Scrofula. The event made quite an impression on my 15-yr-old mind. Glad you liked it.

Darryl Price – May 10, 2010

Hi Mark.

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