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John Mark Green

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John Mark Green is an IT tech by profession, but writing is his true passion. His poems have appeared in publications such as Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, River Poets Journal, Tuck Magazine, The Urban Howl, Thought Catalog, Elephant Journal, Psychology Today, and more. His poem "Burn Our Masks at Midnight" appears in the international bestselling book Leadership from the Inside Out by Kevin Cashman.

Using various social media platforms, he has built a substantial following for his poetry both in the U.S. and internationally. His writing covers a broad range of topics, including love and romance, overcoming abusive relationships, nature, and personal growth. His writing challenges the reader to see the world in fresh, new ways.

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John Mark Green My next book is called Tales of an Inconvenient Heart and will explore love and heartbreak through poems and short stories. The stories fall in the fa…moreMy next book is called Tales of an Inconvenient Heart and will explore love and heartbreak through poems and short stories. The stories fall in the fairy tale and magic realism genres. It will include amazing artwork (much of which is already completed) by Beth Little who also did the artwork for Taste the Wild Wonder.(less)
John Mark Green My best writing comes out of chasing ideas. An image, a phrase, or perhaps even a word. There is something there, tenuous and undefined, but I can fee…moreMy best writing comes out of chasing ideas. An image, a phrase, or perhaps even a word. There is something there, tenuous and undefined, but I can feel it, and I let it touch something inside of me, and follow where it leads. Sometimes ideas come as I'm drifting off to sleep, or just waking up. Perhaps being in that hazy in-between state allows ideas to emerge from my subconscious. Creativity is an odd and wonderful thing, and I sometimes find myself pleasantly surprised at what I've written, and I wonder "Where did that come from?" Certain instrumental music stirs me emotionally and I like to have it on when I'm writing. Movies that make me feel deeply about the human condition can inspire, and reading well-written books and poetry either inspires me to reach for more in my own writing or makes me feel quitting because I know I'll never reach the level of mastery of what I've just read.(less)
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She Had a Very Inconvenient Heart A Tale of Love and Magic by John Mark Green
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"Once upon a time, there lived a woman afflicted by a heart which felt things far too deeply."

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“Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.”
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“One by one she slew her fears, and then planted a flower garden over their graves.”
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“The self-righteous scream judgments against others to hide the noise of skeletons dancing in their own closets.”
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“You are not the darkness you endured.
You are the light that refused to surrender.”
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“Let's just sit quietly and listen to the secrets the rain wants to tell us.”
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“Never judge a heart by its scars.”
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“You make me feel at home in my own skin, and that is one of the greatest gifts anyone has ever given me.”
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“When life gets dark, that's when stars appear among us. Shine bright, beautiful ones. Throw light from your burning hearts.”
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