MARK SARVAS

Imagine my thrill at receiving this wonderful blurb from Salman Rushdie! There’s a longer story on my Facebook page.

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Thrilled to see MEMENTO PARK included in this list of “award worthy” writers and books!

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funyuns-n-coffee : > honestlyyoungpersona > : >  >  >>  At such moments, I realize that all these stupid stereotypes about >>  us do not have the right to exist >  > ...

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Galleys have arrived!

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So pleased that three of my former students recently completed first drafts. It’s a major milestone for any novelist, so many first-timers don’t even get that far. It’s a time to celebrate,...

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at Vroman’s Bookstore

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Happy Bastille Day, mes amis … (at Bouchon)

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Cafe notes. (at Espresso Profeta)

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These shoes are called “Gatsbys” … yes that’s why I bought them. (at Belcampo Santa Monica)

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This day. (at Santa Monica, California)

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Say it with me, America: Mean tweets aren’t news. While the GOP tries to pay for a massive tax cut for billionaires financed by medical care for everyone else, tweets are the lead story this mo...

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(Cross posting here for my Instagram only friends.) Pretty thrilled to return home from my Bennington residency to find these page proofs for MEMENTO PARK. It’s still nearly a year away but wit...

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I know my recently departed hero John Berger had a long association with Brick. It made me feel happy and sad at once to receive this transmission from beyond the grave. I hope his voice is ever ...

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Last day campus constitutional, post-rain. #BenningtonMFA (at Bennington College)

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Between the woodpiles. #BenningtonMFA (at Bennington College)

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My last coffee at the end of the world. This handheld espresso maker is probably the single best purchase of my adult life. #BenningtonMFA (at Bennington College)

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Doghouse nights at #BenningtonMFA (at Bennington College)

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“I don’t know what’s in the fucking bill. I just do what I’m told.” The GOP in 2017.

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If I ever own a home and a TV at the same time, I’m going to do this brilliant bit of hideaway with it. (at Four Chimneys Inn)

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Halfway through the #BenningtonMFA residency, a much needed grown up night away from the dorms. #darkknight (at Four Chimneys Inn)

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