In 2011, Mark turned his attention to writing after a 20-year career in the software industry. While homeschooling two kids and dabbling in a variety of contract and volunteer positions, Mark self-published two books: Goodnight Sunshine (2015) and 17 Weddings (2018).
A recent graduate of UBC (English major, creative writing minor), Mark is currently working toward an MFA in Creative Nonfiction at University of King's College. He is working on a nonfiction manuscript while continuing to chip away at a Young Adult speculative fiction duology. Mark is also a member of the poetry editing team for PRISM international.