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K.C. Knouse's avatar

I liked the last three the best. It took me a minute to catch on to the think tank. Clever. The T-shirt with the name of your novel is a good idea. Your novels have names that attract attention. On the other hand, if your novel is titled Bite Me, you might want to reconsider. You have something there with that blue beam. I see a government contract in your future, Mark.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Think Tank was pretty out there. 🤣

The novel t-shirt was a joke, but now I think it is a good idea. If I wear one while my band is livestreaming, someone will probably ask about it.

I am standing by for some of those wasted government tax dollars.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

I'm Icelandic on both family sides, so I appreciated that one.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Wow, cool. Viking blood.

Thanks, David.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Sports Team Shirts. ha ha ha. Yep. That would do it.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Imagine if someone saw your t-shirt and asked about your novel. Seeing that many writers are introverts, that may be just as bad. 🤣

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Richard Ritenbaugh's avatar

Is Max Headline related to Max Headroom? Just wondering.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

No relation other than awesomeness. 😉

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

“Sports Team Shirts” — Ouch!

Although, print the book name *and* cover on the t-shirt… and a QR-code for ordering… y’might be on to something, Mark!

And worst case, people ignore me, so win-win.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

It is easy enough to do, and fairly inexpensive. Try Printful.com. That’s where I have my band’s t-shirts made. You can order just one if you want.

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Wit without ice cream? Imp possible😋 but you’ve managed miraculously

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Jill. But I doubt the ice cream ban will last long. 🤣

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3musesmerge's avatar

No ice cream? Well, we’ll see how that goes. 🤭

And if I ever manage (give birth to?) a novel, I’ll need your mailing address for shipping the shirt!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Yeah, what is Iceland without ice cream?

Novel t-shirts are the next big thing!

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