Author Mark Perretta will discuss writing basics and the writing process to encourage aspiring writers to explore it for themselves. Bring some writing samples to share if you wish.
Local author Mark Perretta will discuss Writing Basics. He will explain his experiences with the writing process to encourage aspiring writers to explore it for themselves. Bring some writing samples to share if you wish.
Born on Thanksgiving Day, Mark earned his B.A. in Communications, Journalism, and English from John Carroll University. He would become a teacher and coach at the high school level, instructing a wide variety of English courses over the years. His love of literature and great respect for those who serve their country led him to write.
Mark likes to write stories that deal with family, honor, and sacrifice. His debut novel, Song of Cigale, is a historical fiction that opens in 1944 France. Mark’s first book, Heaven Above, Earth Below, is a heart-warming novella that honors his former student, Naval Flight Officer Jason Manse, and the men who served aboard the USS Indianapolis in WW II. Mark had the great honor of attending several reunions for the survivors of the USS Indianapolis.
Mark currently works as an English teacher for incarcerated youth in Canton, Ohio. When Mark isn't writing or reading, he can be found working outside, playing chess, or traveling with his family.
