Mark K. McClain

Mark is a multi-award-winning author who discovered his love of writing as a pre-teen, inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, David Eddings, Isaac Asimov, Robert Jordan, Agatha Christie, and Stephen King. His 20-year military career carried him around the globe, experiences that enriched his worldbuilding and grounded his stories in realism.

Beyond fiction, he has published a wide range of outdoor-themed and human-interest articles, from local history features and parenting columns to international pieces written in China and Uganda. He writes fantasy, science fiction, and Gothic horror—and sharing the magic of storytelling remains one of his greatest joys.

Mark makes his home on an island off the coast of Washington State with his life partner, Rochelle, and their beloved furry companions.