
By the age of 16, Mark was writing and cataloging first drafts of what would become a lifelong endeavor. These attempts at his first, second, third and fourth book started when long time friend Phil Roessle introduced him to the illustrator, Kem Welch. Mark enjoys sharing ideas with Kem. This collaboration makes for steady progress and encourages Mark to write more. As a lifetime resident of Charleston, SC, Mark enjoys motorcycle rides through the Lowcountry. He plays bass guitar in an original band (The Fire Apes) and sings backup as well. He has relatives in Mississippi, Indiana, and Tennessee. Also, several first cousins live in Charleston and several more live in the upstate of South Carolina. His fourth book "As a Matter of Fact or Fiction" is now available for purchase. He has completed writing his fifth book, and is also putting five picture books together. Details to follow. Purchase any available books on the homepage through IngramSpark or Amazon. As always, thanks for learning how to read!
Q: Who influenced your writing the most?
A: Theodore Geisel
Q: Who are your favorite writers?
A: Jack Prelutsky & Shel Silverstein
Q: Have you ever traveled outside the U.S.A.?
A: Yes. Toronto, Canada.
Q: Where was your first job?
A: Village Inn Pizza Parlor, Charleston, SC.
Q: What was your first car?
A: 1970 Pontiac GTO
Q: Who is your favorite musician?
A: Mozart
Q: Do you practice other art forms?
A: I play bass for an original band, The Fire Apes.
Q: When is writing most satisfying?
A: When I realize I've written something no one else has thought of.
Q: What makes a good poem in your eyes?
A: A sharp storyline and then a clever ending.
Q: What's your actual writing process for a poem from start to finish?
A: Ordinarily I come up with the final stanza, first,
Then, I create the story that leads to the finale.
It's unorthodox, but it works for me.
Q: How do you choose your poem titles?
A: Usually by picking out a subject from the poem, or a line in it.
Q: What's your least favorite activity?
A: Sitting in traffic.
Q: What's your most admired quote?
A: The more things are forbidden,
the more popular they become.
Mark Twain.
Q: How was your weekend?
A: Brief.
Q: What's your favorite insect?
A: The friendly mosquito.
Q: Do you like dogs and cats?
A: If they like me.
Q: What's the first thing you remember doing?
A: Crying.
Q: Describe yourself in one word or less.
A: Anti-floccinaucinihilipilificative.
Q: Who's your favorite cartoon character?
A: Uniblab.
Q: Were you ambivalent as a child?
A: Yes & no.
Q: Why don't you draw your own illustrations?
A: Because the universe would explode.
Q: What's the greatest invention in history?
A: The wheel.
Q: What's the worst invention in history?
A: Speedbumps.
Q: What were your favorite foods as a boy?
A: Peanut butter and mustard sandwiches.
Q: From hat to shoe, how tall are you?
A: 5' 13"
Q: What's your favorite place to visit?
A: Six Flags Over Siberia.
Q: How would you describe your writing style?
A: Organized chaos.
Q: What's your greatest fear?
A: Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia.
(The fear of long words.)
Q: How do you overcome obstacles in life?
A: By jumping.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
A: In the mirror.
Q: Where do new babies come from?
A: Old babies.

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