Mark Conkling

Mark Conkling is a New Mexico author from the Rio Rancho area. He has published four novels: Prairie Dog Blues (2011), Dog Shelter Blues (June, 2012), Killer Whale Blues (2014), and Honey Bee Blues (2018). All four novels explore how the power of nature and spirit--through animals-- can redeem broken lives that have gone astray. His latest novel, Honey Bee Blues, explores the phenomenon of a "narcissistic personality disorder" as evidenced in Jeff, the protagonist. Jeff's redemption and healing is remarkable--a near death experience and the love of a gentle woman.

To read more about Mark Conkling, check out his website and read the first chapters over at www.markconklingauthor.com

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Dog Shelter Blues was a finalist in the 2013 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards in the category Novel: Adventure, Drama.

Killer Whale Blues was a finalist in the 2014 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards in three categories including Novel: Adventure, Drama. The first chapter is available free at www.killerwhaleblues.com.