Meet The Team

Mark founded Myths & Malts Productions on a simple premise: what if cryptozoology met craft beer? The result was the creation of an entirely new genre - cryptozoology and craft beer fiction - and the birth of the TIME Agency series.

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What started as an idea for one book transformed into an ongoing mythology that combines cryptid investigations, real breweries, pop culture, roadside Americana, and conscious living lessons. Mark's commitment to authenticity drives him to visit every location, feature real breweries, and support nonprofits connected to each story's themes. 

Each book in the TIME Agency series is both an investigation into the unknown and a celebration of the communities, cultures, and craft that make each place special.

Nyssa joined Myths & Malts Productions before the release of Tegan Stone and the Gibson County Beast, bringing a creative vision that transformed the entire brand. Her first project was redesigning the covers for Books 1-4, establishing the distinctive visual identity that defines the TIME Agency series today. Since then, she has created the cover art for every book in the series, along with all social media graphics and merchandising designs.

From cryptid illustrations to brewery-inspired layouts, Nyssa's work captures the unique blend of mystery, adventure, and craft beer culture that makes Myths & Malts stand out. And just as the books contain hidden Easter eggs within the stories, Nyssa weaves her own Easter eggs into the artwork she creates - rewarding observant readers with secrets hidden in plain sight.

Saqlain has been the layout designer for the TIME Agency series since the redesign that established the brand's current look and feel. He brings meticulous attention to detail, unwavering project dedication, and a keen eye for professional design to every book in the series.

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While readers may focus on cryptids and craft beer, Saqlain ensures that every page is visually engaging and easy to read. His layouts enhance the storytelling experience, guiding readers through the book's adventures. Great books need great layouts - and Saqlain delivers every time.

Robert joined the TIME Agency team after an encounter in Key West, where most people were too afraid to even photograph him without permission. Mark, naturally, invited him along instead,  sealing the arrangement with a gifted feather. The next day, Mark suffered three compression fractures after a 5K/10K morning run ended a beach collapse. Coincidence? 

As our resident Assistant Story Teller, Robert brings centuries of accumulated narrative energy and a healthy reminder that the best stories often come from the darkest corners. He's particularly helpful with plot development, though his suggestions tend toward the unsettling.

Since joining the team, Robert communicates primarily through feathers, leaving one daily in unexpected places (including under Mark's desk at work and inside his truck). When Mark encounters a solitary feather now, he acknowledges Robert internally and takes it as confirmation he's on the right path. It's an unconventional working relationship, but effective.

Specialties: Atmospheric dread, Victorian-era authenticity, haunted object consulting, spiritual navigation via avian messengers

Favorite Beer: Imperial Stout (the darker, the better)
Communication Style: One feather at a time
Warning: Always ask Robert's permission before referencing him in manuscripts. He's very particular about proper attribution - and he WILL let you know if you've overstepped.

Duties: Edit manuscripts, manage beta readers, reach out to new authors, preps past work for future promotions.

Duties: Research/pitch events, draft press releases, podcast outreach. builds event plans (venues, breweries, local conventions)

Duties: develops /Produce TIME Agency: The College Years short, event coverage, YouTube editing. edits highlight reels, shoots short promos

Duties: Build Chupacabra Run, an 8-bit endless runner for mythsandmalts.com.

Project Name: Develop and execute a marketing campaign plan for the release of upcoming books, including brewery outreach and promotional partnerships.

Run Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube. posts 4–5 times a week, repurposes video/photo content.

Duties: run contests/giveaways, grow fanbase. runs contests, polls, giveaways, grows Discord/FB groups. Patreon?

Design, produce, and release one new merchandise item (shirt, pin, mug, etc.), ready for sale at the Spring event. Sales Lead at Events