Mark is a full-time author/publisher who loves stories that make you laugh, think or dream. He spends a lot of time
in his imagination and relishes the challenge of creating picture books for the enjoyment of kids and adults alike.
Over the years Mark has worn many hats including milk boy, barman, singer/songwriter, music consultant and copywriter. He loves to play with words, dressing up and stripping down his stories until there is nothing more to add (or nothing left to take away!). These days, when he is not writing or spending time with his family, Mark is often busy running Dreamboat Books, an independent publishing business established with his wife and creative partner Rowan for the purpose of publishing their own work.
Mark lives on Waiheke Island with Rowan and their son Linden. His third book Baa Baa Smart Sheep was a winner of the NZ Post Children’s Choice Award.
Selected bibliography:
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Cork on the Ocean (Dreamboat Books 2005).
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Cork and the Bottle (Random House 2008).
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The Silliest Dream Words illustrated by Ingrid Berzins (Dreamboat Books 2010).
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Baa Baa Smart Sheep (Dreamboat Books 2010).
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Two Litle Bugs illustrated by Rowan Sommeret (Dreamboat Books 2011).
Awards:
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New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2011 Picture Book finalist for Baa Baa Smart Sheep.
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New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2011 Children's Choice Winner for Baa Baa Smart Sheep.
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White Ravens 2012 List for Two Little Bugs.
Website:
Dreamboat Books
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