Welcome to my blog! My name is Mark, and I am an independent Canadian author. I have two passions: adventure and writing. A number of years ago, I decided to marry the pair.
The result was my first book, Vanished, in 2016. I’m not satisfied with just one, I’m currently working on my second novel and will release more details as the finish line draws closer. My sole focus is to create realistic, thought-provoking fiction that both entertains and inspires. Let me take you on an adventure without leaving the armchair! Words are powerful! If mine convince you that you’re flying, instead of riding the bus, then it’s mission accomplished!
The stories are fictional, but most of the facts are real. This can only be accomplished through on and offline research. That’s one major part of writing that I love, I get to learn so much!
If you write or read about adventure, why not live it? Adventure awaits! Whether it’s hurtling down a raging river on a board, negotiating an icy mogul, riding a difficult mountain bike trail, or spending time with my family, I’m up for it.
A little more about me: I was born and raised on a farm near Brockville, Ontario. My childhood consisted of chores, riding horses, snowmobile races across open fields, fishing trips, and many other outdoor adventures. As a young adult, I moved to a larger urban area that introduced this country boy to life in the big city. After a short stint as a private investigator, I moved into the role of Correctional Officer, working at both Millhaven Institution and Kingston Penitentiary, until it closed.
I want this blog to become interactive with readers and bloggers. I plan to post some tips and tricks to professional writing, some interesting facts, short pieces of inspiration and games/quizzes.
So, Welcome to the Adventure, it’s going to be a great one!
Mark
Hello! So pleased to have stumbled across your blog. I can’t wait to see what comes next. 🙂
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Thank you, 🙂
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Hi, Mark, welcome to the world of blogging. Thanks so much for following me and I am returning the favour. I wish you well with your writing and hope that you stay well and safe during these horrid times. Greetings from England.
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My pleasure! Thank you. 🙂
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Likewise.
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TQ for dropping by my site! To all seniors, I am ‘toddler’ blogger. Wait for me to grow up!
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Hi Mark.
I love this. I am interested in seeing more of your work.
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Thank you, Patty. 🙂 The same to you.
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Youâre welcome.
Patty L. Fletcher
Self-Published Author and Social Media Promotional Assistant
Email: patty.volunteer1@gmail.com
See my latest book, Pathway to Freedom Broken and Healed: How a Seeing Eye Dog Retrieved My Life Second Edition in eBook and Paperback at: https://www.amazon.com/Patty-L.-Fletcher/e/B00Q9I7RWG
Find it in various accessible formats: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/PattyFletcher
See my Facebook business page: https://www.facebook.com/tellittotheworld/
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Mark, after the whirlwind of 2020 blows over, what are you working on for 2021. Are you writing full time, or do you still have a correctional officer job. Happy New Year. 🥳🎶 Christine
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Still working, I wish I could write fulltime. I am working on my 2nd book and hope to have it done, soon. Thank you for asking! Happy New Year, Christine!
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Good luck with your second book. I know it’s challenging to write & work. I’m retired and in the final editing stage of a first book. An exhilarating adventure! Happy New Year to you. 🥳🎶 Christine
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That’s awesome, Christine! If you would like someone to host your book on their blogsite when you launch it, please let me know! I would be more than happy to. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Mark! It may be halfway through 2021 before the book is ready to launch. I’ll remember your offer to host the book. I have your email address.That would be so very nice of you. Happy New Year. 🎶📚 Christine
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for following my blog and I will do the same. I already enjoyed reading about you and look forward to reading more!
Take care, Lauren
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Thanks, Lauren
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Nice to meet you too
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You have an amazing blog….Thank you so much for following my blog…Means a lot…
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Thanks! 🙂 I really enjoy yours too!
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Happy to know….Thank you so much….
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Hi, Mark. I’ll be looking forward to your contributions to the blogosphere.
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Thank you, Keith.
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Congratulations on your book, Mark. I followed you during the Blog Blast and came back to visit some more. 🙂
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Thanks you so much Miriam!
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You’re welcome, Mark!
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Hi, Mark. Sharing and wishing you an awesome tour blast!
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Thank you, Bette!
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You’re welcome, Mark. 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
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What a great combination, Mark! Happy adventuring!
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Thanks, Wendy!
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I love your idea of writing and adventure. My husband and I created a blog together about traveling – I did the writing and he did the photography. It was a lot of fun.
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Thanks! It sounds like you have a fascinating blog!
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I am already a fan of your blogs and book, Mark:)
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I love the adventure theme, Mark! I love travelling. I look forward to your future posts. 🙂
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Awesome blog site, Mark!
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Thanks for participating! As the mother of officers and a PI, I find your journey a particularly fascinating one.
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Hi, Mark! Dropping in on RRBC’S BLOG BLAST DAY to show support of your blog!
I’m no stranger here and I look forward to each of your posts and reviews.
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Thank you, Soooz!
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Nice to meet you Mark! I love your author name logo.
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Thank you! It’s a pleasure to meet you as well.
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Hi, Mark! This is the first page I’ve gotten to on your blog, but that introduction – well, I loved it so much I followed your blog and let me tell you, I don’t follow many blogs but if I do, they have to be really interesting to me.
Thanks, and I’ll be looking out for further posts from you.
I’m sharing your blog now in honor of RRBC’S BLOG BLAST DAY! Feel free to visit the site and support the other blogs there – https://ravereviewsbookclub.wordpress.com/rrbc-blog-blast/
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Thank you 🙂
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You sure do have your way with words, Mark ! Will definitely give your book a read.
Shreya| https://shreyarantswithpurpose.wordpress.com/
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Thank you!
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Nice to meet you, Mark. I am visiting from Jill’s blog. Intriguing sentence “the stories are fictional, but most of the facts are real.” I look forward to reading more of your posts. Erica
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Thank you, Erica! I look forward to reading yours, as well.
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HANDS DOWN AWESOME MARK!!!!!! Congratulations on your book! Here’s to many more!!! 😀👏👏👏💛⭐️✨⭐️💛👏👏😀
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I’m pleased to meet you here, Mark. Congratulations on your book. I’m looking forward to reading it.
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Thanks for sharing and wishing you many blessings in your life and work!
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Thank you, MG!
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hello mark
congrats on ur book
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Thank you.
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You have a confident and great way with words, good Mark. ♥
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Thank you, Billy.
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Welcome to the blogosphere, Mark!
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Thank you, Jacqui!
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