Final Approach

Mark, the oldest of four children, arrived in London during the heyday of punk to study at the LSE. Sundry abortive attempts at stardom followed: a stand-up comedian, actor and musician.After a successful career as a shoe-seller, Mark left London and now lives in Somerset, England, doingwhat he loves best - writing. Dame Margaret Drabble selected Mark as runner-up in the Interact Ruth Rendell Short Story Prize, saying how much she loved and related to his story, The Wall. He was also shortlisted for the 2022 TLC Pen Factor Pitch Prize.Mark has had other short stories, poetry, nonfiction publishing in print and online. He is the author of two children's books. When he isn't writing, he may well be found under the bonnet of an old car trying to coax it back to life on a classic car rally.

"Excellent - moving and engaging and really original - there is nothing like this." -- Lara Feigel, writer, reviewer and professor at Kings College London