HELLO! Welcome to my original “Author’s Homepage”.

I’ve written, part-time, for 20 of the past 25 years. Besides the self-published stuff highlighted on this page, I’ve also had 11 of my 38 short stories and 1 of my 2 novelettes accepted for competitive publication. This page guides you through some highlights.

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For starters, if you’re a hard-core comic nerd like me, you can download a copy of my anthology comic, Wondrous Stories Comics (Issue #1), at Drive-Thru Comics.

If you like silver/bronze age collections of tales of the weird and fantastical, it might scratch that itch. I worked with a dozen artists from 5 different countries on 3 different continents. I’m very proud of what we were able to accomplish together.

PLUS, its final entry introduces my neuro-divergent hero, The Precept! Here’s what one of the most respected writers in the industry says about my creation.

“”Not a dream, not what you’re expecting, but what you need. The Precept is the start of something special by Mark Harbinger. Get in on it now.”
— Ron Marz (DC/Marvel/Image/Dark Horse)

The Precept‘s origin is revealed in my novel: The Be(k)nighted (see far right of this page)

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Shifting gears a bit: If you like Poetry…

A trio of poems accepted in the Spring, 2022 issue of BlazeVOX can be found HERE;

…eleven short poems and haiku
featured in the winter ’24
on The Black Veil Medium E-zine HERE; and two more featured in the 2024 edition of Poetry Pacific journal of poetry HERE:

And while you’re not supposed to be
able to pick a favorite poem, my favorite one to write was certainly THIS ONE, a zuihitsu from my Medium page entitled
“Being a Man”

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Darlings That Kill: Fantastic Tales Featuring Females of Power (2026) is a varying length (microfic through novelettes), multi-genre (SF, Fantasy, Horror, and LitFic) short story collection that features stories where females hold the key levers of power.

The book’s website is HERE.
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Here are the latest Ratings (as of 8/5/26) and Reviews from critics and readers:

Ratings
Goodreads avg. rating: 4.57/5.00 (7)
The Storygraph avg. rating: 4.25/5.00 (3)

Reviews
An imaginative collection of stories with several real gems.
And a great title!
(5/5 stars)
—John Feffer, Author of The Splinterlands Trilogy
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“The variety of settings and ideas keeps the collection engaging, while the characters remain at the center of each narrative. Readers who enjoy thought provoking speculative fiction and strong, nuanced protagonists will find plenty to appreciate in this unique anthology.” 
(4/5 stars)
—from Priya M, at Onlinebookclub.og 
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“Darlings That Kill appeals to fans of speculative fiction that challenges norms and embraces complex character dynamics…[in the foreword] Harbinger crafts a tribute to Le Guin that resonates with contemporary gender discussions, making it a thought-provoking read for those eager to explore evolving female characters in speculative fiction.” 
(4/5 stars)
—from Samantha O., at Portland Book Review
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“For those who savor speculative fiction steeped in character development and thematic resonance, this collection offers much. Fans of narrative-driven tales with a focus on gender dynamics will find Harbinger’s approach refreshing.
(4/5 stars)
—from Leah T., at Seattle Book Review
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The Be(k)nighted: The Untold Origin of The Precept is available as an ebook or hard copy where all books are sold—for example here. It (my debut novel) was truly a labor of love—a ripping yarn. Would you believe an epic, occult, urban, high-concept, low fantasy? Yes. Yes you can.

It features a diverse cast of characters, including a neurodivergent protagonist and the first black super-heroine from the American comic industry: The Butterfly.

I enjoyed writing it and it went over pretty well with respected authors and critics:

“The Be(k)nighted is a spellbinding narrative that will draw in readers from the first few sentences and leave them on the edge of their seats to the very last page” (5/5 STARS)
— Seattle Book Review

“The Be(k)nighted is a tightly-woven web of intrigue and adventure, melding genres through deft storytelling.”
—Tim Marquitz, author of the Demon Squad Series

“The assemblage of characters from different races is enriching…” (3/4 STARS)
— Onlinebookclub.org Review

“This is thoughtful and deep fiction for both young adults and their parents…” (5/5 STARS)
— Portland Book Review

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For a bit more about my writing practice, I encourage you to check out my AllAuthor Interview

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Here are links to some acceptances which are still active:

The War to End All Wars
Ripples in Space (Science Fantasy) Fall 2020 Issue, just scroll down the Table of Contents and click on the link)

Two Cats and a Load of Bull: or Ferdinand, Part III (The Revenge of the Flowers)
The Nonconformist (Literary Magazine)
Pub. in 2019 [with apologies to Hemingway]

Half-Full
101words.org (Flash Fiction E-zine)
Pub. in 2019

Happy Hollows
101words.org (Flash Fiction E-zine)
Pub. in 2019

These shorts were published in now defunct e-zines

Checking it Twice

The Unholy Choice

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