Hi Everyone,
It’s Mark Malatesta here with The Bestselling Author
and Literary Agent Undercover.
If you’re new to my community, you might not be familiar with my sense of humor… yet. I like providing lots of valuable information (and inspiration) on my websites, but I also like having fun. That’s why I occasionally post videos for special occasions. So scroll below now, press the play button, and enjoy. I appreciate you being part of my community!
And remember, getting published
isn’t luck… it’s a decision.
All my best,
– Mark Malatesta
The Bestselling Author and Literary Agent Undercover
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Happy Easter – 2015
(and more videos underneath)!
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Video Archive Below
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Happy Birthday 2015
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Happy Birthday 2013
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Happy Valentine’s Day – 2015
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Happy Valentine’s Day – 2013
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Happy, Happy, Happy NEW YEAR 2015
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Happy New Year – 2013
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Sled Race! – Happy Holidays 2014
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Macarena Happy Holidays – 2013
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Rock Your Holidays – 2012
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Thanksgiving – 2014
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Thanksgiving – 2013
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“Lowbrow” Thanksgiving Humor – 2012
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“Highbrow” Thanksgiving Humor – 2012
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE VIDEO?
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MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company 
MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company 
Hi Mark and Ingrid,
I loved all the videos and its nice to start the day with belly laughing. JibJab is a fun tool to play with our imaginations. Have a great day.
Catherine
Hi Catherine, thanks for playing with us. Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with laughter (and productivity if you’re also getting things done)! Warm wishes to you and yours from both of us. Mark (and Ingrid)
Dear Mark:
The 2015 Valentine’s video is so cool. I like when the two of you are dancing backwards. I want to learn those dance steps. It’s obvious you’re having fun too. Now that’s how we are suppose to celebrate. Keep it up-the two of you!
Hi Sonya, thanks for having a sense of humor with us. Hope you had a great day yesterday and this upcoming week is more of the same. Here’s to enjoying life and making the most of it. Mark (and Ingrid)
Hi Mark,
When do you find the time to make these wonderful videos? I barely have time to make the bed, before I’m turning it down for another restless night. Time seems to be the enemy; I suppose for most authors it is the same. Hours mean nothing, until my dog Max reminds me it’s time to hit the hay. Now, that’s what I call a great “watchdog”. He’s one of a kind. So are you. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and Ingrid. Just love being able to communicate with you. Thank you. Love, Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth, they don’t take as long as you might think. But I hear you. Time is absolutely the one thing I find myself chasing each day to try and find more. I’m glad you have Max, and our two cats here (Ginger and Fudge) say hello. Here’s to surrounding yourself with love, and have a wonderful weekend. Mark (and (Ingrid).
You two are so funny! I love the recent Valentine video…made my day…..
Hi Lisa, thank you… and THANK GOODNESS. This video is definitely over the top (a bit racy) and I didn’t want to offend anyone. But it’s also, I think, hilarious. And hey, 50 Shades of Gray, the movie, is coming out tomorrow. So this is nothing, right? Ha ha ha. Anyway, have a wonderful day and weekend and know we’re thinking of you. Mark
Mark, you NEED the green golf hat from the 2015 New Year’s video!
Ha ha ha… wait until you see the video I’m sending out for Easter. I never send one out for Easter, but found one that was too good to skip. 😉 Mark
That sounds…interesting.
Think yu should give dancing lessons!
Hi Novlette. Happy New Year and thanks for celebrating the new year with us. 😉 Mark
The first one – Happy, happy…
If you and Ingrid could really sing like that, you could that act to Vegas!
Hi David, good thing we have other skills. 😉 Happy New Year and thanks for having a sense of humor with us. Mark (and Ingrid)
Mark my favorite is Happy, Happy Happy New Year 2015. I don’t know how you put them together, I find the first one hilarious. I get a chuckle out of all of them. Hope you two had a wonderful Christmas kittens and all. Happy New Year! Mark I look forward to working with you. God Bless!
In 2015 I’m going to be a Grandmother.Yes! I’ve set my goal for March 2015 to finish my book. Thanks to Ingrid I will reach that goal. Back to the questionaire.
Thank you both,
Evie
Hi Eve, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for having fun with us. Congratulations as well on becoming a grandmother soon. And I’m glad you’ll be finishing your book soon. Have a great weekend and see you again soon. Mark
Thank you for that. I needed a good laugh today. I’m casting my vote for “Happy”. Although they all are a riot!
Happy New Year, Mark and Ingrid (and kitties)!
Hi Sue, well then… mission accomplished. Thanks for celebrating the new year with us and have a great weekend! Mark
I thought they were all excellent – Really creative.
I especially liked Rock Your Holidays.
Who was that? Jimi Hendrix or Elton John?
Hi Roger, glad you have a sense of humor and you’re celebrating the holidays with us. Unfortunately though, I have no idea who my backup singers were in that one. 😉 Mark
The sled race is my favourite. Happy Holidays.
Hi Erik, hope I was able to bring at least one smile to your face with that video. Maybe even another one with this comment. Thinking of you and sending you lots of love and hope for the new year. Mark
I love the macarena and the Pilgrim. Thanks, I have a laugh; Happy Holiday.
Hi Ornella, the macarena is definitely my favorite too. Thanks for watching and having fun with us. And happy holidays! Mark
Favorite, hummm? So hard to say, since all were hilarious. Let’s just say you have a wonderful sense of humor. You and your beloved Ingrid are so lucky to have each other. You are gifted a thousand times over just for being a good human being. Too bad there are not more like you. Merry Christmas, Mark, Ingrid, Fudge and Ginger, and all the animal lovers out there.
My Christmas wish is to have you help me with my latest creation. Hopefully, soon. Sending blessings, Elizabeth & Max.
Hi Elizabeth, no favorite necessary… just wanted to make sure you didn’t miss any if you enjoy such things. I talked to a gentleman last week in his eighties who couldn’t figure out why I wanted him to watch those videos. Too funny. I tried to explain for a moment, then found it easier to just tell him not to worry about it. 😉 Thank you for having fun and celebrating the holidays with us, and we greatly appreciate your kind words. Love to you and Max, and I hope I do get the opportunity to speak with you and support your publishing efforts in the new year. Warm wishes and happy holidays. Mark
What? You want me to CHOOSE? No way. They are all fun. Happy Holidays and keep doing what you love.
Hi Jen, I know… right? I have way too much fun with this. Happy holidays and here’s to a happy, healthy, and productive 2015! Mark and family
Happy holidays and a wonderful new year to you, Ingrid, Fudge and Ginger. All the videos are cute.
Hi Saw Lian, thanks for celebrating with us… sending you love and laughter for the new year. Mark
I liked the Macarena Happy Holidays 2013. I thought it was cute.
Hi Theresa, that’s my personal favorite too. No matter how many times I’ve seen it, makes me laugh out loud every time. Happy holidays and thanks for celebrating with us. Mark
I liked all of them, but my favorite is Rock the Holidays 2012.
A Joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, Ingrid, Fudge and Ginger.
Rinda
Thank you Rinda, warm wishes and happy holidays to you and yours. And much success in the new year! Mark
Love them all! I watched a few twice even. I have to admit I especially liked and laughed harder at the most recent sled one. Very entertaining and I think Fudge and Ginger are very talented also.
You and Ingrid have a wonderful holiday!
Best, Gippy
Hi Gippy. Happy Holidays! I told Ginger and Fudge what you said (really). We’re all delighted that you enjoyed our performance, and wish you a wonderful rest of the year… and an even better 2015. Thank you for celebrating with us. Mark
Thank you for the cute and funny video! I loved it! May you both be blessed in the coming year! Yours, Kathy
Hi Kathy, thank you for celebrating with us… and appreciating my unusual sense of humor. 😉 Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year. Mark and family
No matter which one I look at I think I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite. They are all darling and just as nice as the two of you. Oops sorry kitty cats. Four.
Hi Marianne, thank you for celebrating the holidays with us… and the cats are here lounging with me. They’re glad you included them. 😉 Warm wishes and have a great week. Mark
Really enjoyed the Celtic Dance.
I have to say, it’s pretty special having such a lovely backup dancing group. 😉 Mark