John R. Marshe | Updates

On Screen: How Not to Hire a Hitman (The Super Channel)

John R. Marshe — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’m pleased to share that I recently appeared on The Super Channel’s true-crime series How Not to Hire a Hitman, portraying a professional hitman in one of the show’s most unsettling and darkly ironic cases.

This series explores real-world murder-for-hire plots that went catastrophically wrong—often because the people attempting to orchestrate them fundamentally misunderstood who they were dealing with, or how the criminal world actually works. My role required stepping into the mindset of a character who is calm, controlled, and disturbingly methodical—someone who treats violence not as chaos, but as routine.

From an acting standpoint, this was a particularly rewarding project. The tone of the series walks a careful line between tension and dark irony, grounding each episode in factual events while allowing the performances to bring psychological depth to people who, on paper, might otherwise feel one-dimensional. As an actor, my focus was on restraint—letting silence, posture, and intention do the work rather than overt dialogue.

This experience also closely aligns with my work as an author. As a writer of dark fiction and psychological thrillers, I’m deeply interested in the internal logic of morally complex characters—how they justify their actions, how they compartmentalize, and how ordinary decisions can spiral into irreversible consequences. Working on How Not to Hire a Hitman reinforced many of the same storytelling principles I bring to my books: tension built through implication, realism rooted in character psychology, and the unsettling idea that horror often comes from people, not monsters.

You can watch the episode using the link below. I hope you enjoy it, whether you’re coming to it as a fan of true crime, television drama, or character-driven storytelling.

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Instagram changed

John R. Marshe — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Unfortunately my Instagram was hacked and disabled. I have had a support ticket with Meta since mid December and they are moving at a snails pace. In the meantime I setup a new account. Please use: @Author.John.Marshe

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Big News: Book Signing at Indigo + Burlington Today Feature!

John R. Marshe — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to share two exciting announcements!

First — mark your calendars! I’ll be signing copies of The Other Side: The Beginning of the End at Indigo Burlington Centre on Sunday, August 10th, from 11am to 3pm. This is your chance to meet me in person, chat about the supernatural inspiration behind the book, and get your copy signed (or personalized for someone you want to scare… just a little).

Second — Burlington Today will be featuring me and The Other Side in an upcoming article! The piece explores my journey from actor to author, the eerie real-life experiences that sparked the story, and what readers can expect in the next book, Into The Hollow.

Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, local talent, or just love a good mystery, I hope to see you at the signing — and I can’t wait for you to read the article.

Want exclusive giveaways, behind-the-scenes content, and updates about The Other Side series? Make sure to sign up for my mailing list right here on Marshe.ca.

Until then… keep one foot in this world — and one eye on the other side.

John R. Marshe

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SHE’S HERE — AND SHE BROUGHT THE BOOK WITH HER 👁‍🗨📚

John R. Marshe — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Other Side: The Beginning of the End is now in stock at Indigo Burlington Centre — placed right beside the legends of horror like Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Seeing it on the shelf feels surreal… but this moment just became real.

📍 Featured recently by BurlingtonToday.com as a local breakout horror novel, The Other Side is drawing in readers who crave spine-tingling suspense and emotionally charged supernatural storytelling.

Here’s what readers are saying:

🗣️ “Creepy in the best way possible. I couldn’t put it down.”

🗣️ “Like The Haunting of Hill House but with a deeper emotional core.”

🗣️ “Chilling. Atmospheric. I slept with the lights on.”

🗣️ “One of the best indie horror books I’ve read in years.”

👻 If you’re brave enough to turn the first page… you’ll find she’s already watching.

📍 Now available at Indigo Burlington Centre

📘 ISBN: 9781069598509

🛒 Ask your local Indigo to stock it — or visit marshe.ca for updates and click Buy Now.

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📣 Front Page Feature Alert! 📰

John R. Marshe — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I'm incredibly honored to be featured on the front page of BurlingtonToday for my debut supernatural novel, The Other Side: The Beginning of the End. The full article dives into the emotional roots of the book, my background as an actor, and how grief and storytelling came together in this haunting new release.

“It’s about a woman who is struggling with grief, but who also crosses into a darker mirrored world filled with spirits. She’s searching for her husband’s ghost, but ends up uncovering something much deeper.” — John Marshe, BurlingtonToday interview

As someone who has spent years in front of the camera, stepping into the role of novelist has been a deeply personal and powerful experience. The article explores that transition, noting:

“The book is emotional, eerie, and surprisingly grounded. It’s the kind of story that leaves you thinking about what exists just beyond what we can see.”

The Other Side is the first in a 9-book series and follows Kate Winslow as she recovers from a tragic accident that kills her husband — only to discover she can now slip into a parallel world inhabited by ghosts. It's a story about loss, courage, and the thin veil between life and death.

The support so far has been overwhelming. Thank you to all of my early readers, reviewers, and to BurlingtonToday for helping share my story.

👉 You can read the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6hxzen

📚 The Other Side: The Beginning of the End is now available at Indigo, Amazon, and other major retailers.

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1069598509

If you enjoy emotionally intense stories with supernatural mystery and cliffhangers that linger, I invite you to take the first step into The Other Side.

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Big News: Book Signing at Indigo + Burlington Today Feature!

John R. Marshe — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to share two exciting announcements!

Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, local talent, or just love a good mystery, I hope to see you at the signing — and I can’t wait for you to read the article.

Want exclusive giveaways, behind-the-scenes content, and updates about The Other Side series? Make sure to sign up for my mailing list right here on Marshe.ca.

Until then… keep one foot in this world — and one eye on the other side.

John R. Marshe

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Spine-chilling news...

John R. Marshe — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Other Side: The Beginning of the End is coming soon to Indigo stores on consignment!

Even more exciting—I'll be appearing in person at an upcoming author signing event hosted by Indigo. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to meet the mind behind the mystery, this is it. Come grab a signed copy, ask your burning questions… or share what’s been keeping you up at night.

📍 Indigo Burlington Ontario

🗓️ Date and time to be announced soon

Stay tuned right here for official details. The book is coming to shelves. And I’ll be right behind it.

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