Until recently, an NGO had pledged to publish an anthology of my Coronamania essays. This arrangement has dissolved over differences regarding the book’s title and content. Procedurally, this was disappointing; I wanted to pass publication logistics along to someone else; it’s an unfamiliar realm and process. But substantively, self-publishing will work better. I have a clear sense of how the book should be and I don’t want to deviate from my vision.
You have great story-telling talent which helped me keep my sanity these past several years. I’m so glad you’re publishing your work, lest it be memory-holed. I will definitely purchase your book!
Probably too long ... but here's what I knocked out (my first-ever effort to write a book jacket plug):
"If 100 percent of establishment news organizations in America were not completely captured, ONE of these newspapers or magazines would publish Mark’s brilliant commentaries. If this had happened, Mark Oshinskie would have quickly become one of the most-influential columnists in the nation. That is, there’s a reason the gatekeepers of news and commentary conspired to censor the country’s most talented writers.
"Still, a silver lining of the “Scamdemic” is many Americans DID discover Mark’s dispatches via Substack. Compiling a sample of his greatest hits in a book is another common-sense way to get around our massive Censorship Industrial Complex. Buy this book, read the essays, share them with a friend and do your part to show that every American didn’t take the Stupid Pills that must have been snuck into the water glasses of 80 percent of our fellow citizens."
- Bill Rice, Jr., freelance journalist and author of "Bill Rice Jr’s Newsletter" at Substack.
From government overreach to scientific absurdities, to patently obviously useless interventions and countermeasures, MO’s writing became a mental refuge for so many readers whose gut told them "something ain’t right". Relatable, common sense anecdotes from real every day living under the ridiculous pall of uselessly shutting the world down. The outside propaganda was (and is) as relentless as it is misguided. We were islands of sanity. Alone in our own thoughts, or so we thought. Until we discovered a plain dealing writer who put pixels to screen, forming thoughts that genuinely resonated with so many like minds. No graphs, no p values, no cohort comparisons, only common sense applications of real world experiences that proved the world has gone mad in part at least. The book should be given as loving gifts to anyone you care about who is still lost in the woods about what Coronamania really is.
just sent the email out! will be glad to pay for the book, because I think you are right - we cannot forget what has been done to the world by these evil money wolves!
Of course I'm going to get your book, I can't wait! It's nice to have kindred spirits, especially when I have some who are very close to me who think and feel quite differently. Keep writing, I appreciate your storytelling abilities as well.
The Covid Hysteria may be over, Mark. But the masterminds behind it are not done. Not by any stretch. The New Abnormal is still a thing. The damage was significant as well as intentional, and I fear a large number of people will remain programmable pawns of the NWO.
I will buy it! Depending on price, I may buy several. At least one will be donated to the local library. And perhaps another to the “free library” box I pass on my weekly rounds.
Mark, Count me in as a supporter of your anthology. I've read with gratitude your essays over these past few years and was glad when you offered paid subscriptions - I wanted to support your writing as your words felt like a balm on my heart. These have been trying times.
It's wonderful to see how stories bring strangers together. I have felt less alone as a result of reading about your perceptions and experiences of Coronamania. Your readers and commenters/friends who have voiced support and kinship have felt like a veil of sanity, which I have needed to feel.
I have loved and looked forward to your Thursday posts. In a time when many people want to forget and sweep under the rug what has happened since 2020, I still see evil very much at work. I appreciate your continued truth-telling. (The jab mandates still exist in many sectors of society. Having two college age daughters who don't see the world as I see it makes me hyper vigilant to the continued crimes being committed. It hurts my heart like nothing I've ever felt.)
Keep it up Mark! Write for the pleasure of writing. Share for pleasure of connecting with us all. You are a creative and sincere soul and much appreciated out here on the good side of the world wide web.
Great idea! One suggestion - consider changing Covid to 'COVID". Two reasons: 1) It is an acronym of sorts Corona Virus Disease or something like that (a critical distinction be infection with a corona virus and subsequent 'disease') and 2) apostrophes or quotes to emphasize the made up disease...
Yeah... it turns out that it was a BIG Idiot test. It's truly sad that so many fell for it. My relatives included. Look forward to reading your book. Buena Suerte Mark...
You have great story-telling talent which helped me keep my sanity these past several years. I’m so glad you’re publishing your work, lest it be memory-holed. I will definitely purchase your book!
Probably too long ... but here's what I knocked out (my first-ever effort to write a book jacket plug):
"If 100 percent of establishment news organizations in America were not completely captured, ONE of these newspapers or magazines would publish Mark’s brilliant commentaries. If this had happened, Mark Oshinskie would have quickly become one of the most-influential columnists in the nation. That is, there’s a reason the gatekeepers of news and commentary conspired to censor the country’s most talented writers.
"Still, a silver lining of the “Scamdemic” is many Americans DID discover Mark’s dispatches via Substack. Compiling a sample of his greatest hits in a book is another common-sense way to get around our massive Censorship Industrial Complex. Buy this book, read the essays, share them with a friend and do your part to show that every American didn’t take the Stupid Pills that must have been snuck into the water glasses of 80 percent of our fellow citizens."
- Bill Rice, Jr., freelance journalist and author of "Bill Rice Jr’s Newsletter" at Substack.
Yeay! Thank you for doing this and please, keep writing, with or without Covid content. Look forward to getting and buying your book.
From government overreach to scientific absurdities, to patently obviously useless interventions and countermeasures, MO’s writing became a mental refuge for so many readers whose gut told them "something ain’t right". Relatable, common sense anecdotes from real every day living under the ridiculous pall of uselessly shutting the world down. The outside propaganda was (and is) as relentless as it is misguided. We were islands of sanity. Alone in our own thoughts, or so we thought. Until we discovered a plain dealing writer who put pixels to screen, forming thoughts that genuinely resonated with so many like minds. No graphs, no p values, no cohort comparisons, only common sense applications of real world experiences that proved the world has gone mad in part at least. The book should be given as loving gifts to anyone you care about who is still lost in the woods about what Coronamania really is.
How about:
“Living On Planet Bullshit
(Where Everyone’s Gone Full Retard)
A Survival Guide”
Brutal? Yeah, I know. The truth usually is especially these days.
Paid subscriber but will gladly buy your book when available. Godspeed.
just sent the email out! will be glad to pay for the book, because I think you are right - we cannot forget what has been done to the world by these evil money wolves!
Of course I'm going to get your book, I can't wait! It's nice to have kindred spirits, especially when I have some who are very close to me who think and feel quite differently. Keep writing, I appreciate your storytelling abilities as well.
The Covid Hysteria may be over, Mark. But the masterminds behind it are not done. Not by any stretch. The New Abnormal is still a thing. The damage was significant as well as intentional, and I fear a large number of people will remain programmable pawns of the NWO.
Unable to come up with a suitable catchy title at 6:45 AM, but ya never know.
I will most certainly buy your book, and good on you for self-publishing!
Perhaps the most plain and direct title would be the most effective:
“I Told You So.”
I will buy it! Depending on price, I may buy several. At least one will be donated to the local library. And perhaps another to the “free library” box I pass on my weekly rounds.
Mark, Count me in as a supporter of your anthology. I've read with gratitude your essays over these past few years and was glad when you offered paid subscriptions - I wanted to support your writing as your words felt like a balm on my heart. These have been trying times.
It's wonderful to see how stories bring strangers together. I have felt less alone as a result of reading about your perceptions and experiences of Coronamania. Your readers and commenters/friends who have voiced support and kinship have felt like a veil of sanity, which I have needed to feel.
I have loved and looked forward to your Thursday posts. In a time when many people want to forget and sweep under the rug what has happened since 2020, I still see evil very much at work. I appreciate your continued truth-telling. (The jab mandates still exist in many sectors of society. Having two college age daughters who don't see the world as I see it makes me hyper vigilant to the continued crimes being committed. It hurts my heart like nothing I've ever felt.)
Keep it up Mark! Write for the pleasure of writing. Share for pleasure of connecting with us all. You are a creative and sincere soul and much appreciated out here on the good side of the world wide web.
Sincerely,
Lisa
Great idea! One suggestion - consider changing Covid to 'COVID". Two reasons: 1) It is an acronym of sorts Corona Virus Disease or something like that (a critical distinction be infection with a corona virus and subsequent 'disease') and 2) apostrophes or quotes to emphasize the made up disease...
Send me the book and an invoice so I can pay you and not Bezos. And keep writing about our culture, virus or not, and its many problems.
Danny Huckabee
I'd be happy to write a longer, more detailed review for you as well if you'd like, or think you could use that.
Yeah... it turns out that it was a BIG Idiot test. It's truly sad that so many fell for it. My relatives included. Look forward to reading your book. Buena Suerte Mark...