Allison Marks

Allison and Wayne Marks met in a "Canterbury Tales" class at the University of Cincinnati while finishing their degrees in English literature. Today, they spend many an afternoon spinning stories of their own as a husband-and-wife writing duo. Allison enjoys reading, journal writing, and filling her urban garden with morning glories, Shasta daisies, and heirloom tomatoes. Wayne plays fiddle in a local Celtic rock band, sings bass in Akron's Gaelic choir, and pens novelty tunes, such as the YouTube hit "The Wiener Dog Song." They live in a 100-year-old home in Akron, where they raised twins, Elliott and Claire.