Mark Hamm Biography

My Background

Born in Tucson, Mark Hamm grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.  He began writing stories and poems at the age of 9.  Since 2009 he has taught high school English.  In his spare time, Mark enjoys cooking, learning languages, exploring the countryside, haunting local pubs and cafes, and judo.  He currently resides in Cheshire, UK, with his wife, three stepdaughters, and three dogs.

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Influences

Both my writing as a fantasy author and my literary fiction grow from a blend of sources. A short snapshot of what fuels Mark Hamm Writing:

  • Greek mythology
  • Arizona landscapes
  • British countryside

  • Nature
  • Folklore
  • Literature (classic and modern)

 

Authors that I admire

  • Brandon Sanderson
  • JRR Tolkien
  • CS Lewis
  • Barbara Kingsolver
  • Maggie O'Farrell
  • Hilary Mantel
  • John Steinbeck
  • Ann Patchett
  • Amor Towels
  • Zora Neale Hurston
  • Haruki Murakami 

  • Amy Tan
  • Silvia Moreno-Garcia
  • Gabriel García Márquez
  • James Baldwin
  • Edgar Allen Poe
  • Mary Oliver
  • WB Yeats
  • Robert Frost
  • Seamus Heaney
  • Langston Hughes

 

 

 

 

 

Beyond Writing

Outside writing, I'm much more than a literary fiction author or fantasy author. You'll often find me cooking and experimenting with new recipes, diving into language learning apps, or getting lost on a ramble through fields and quiet woods. I enjoy discovering historic pubs and local cafes with my wife, connecting with their stories much as I do with characters and settings. Judo is another passion; the art of technique, quick reflexes, and getting thrown around the mat is a great way to make friends and vent your frustration. Finally, I have the strange habit of hanging around graveyards, basking in the history of the churches as well as the stories of those buried there.

For me, life beyond writing brings fresh experience and inspiration, shaping everything I share through Mark Hamm Writing.

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