Mark Strength is naturally drawn to heroic, beautiful, and romantic stories of the human experience. He is fascinated with history, biography, geography, science, music, movies, and eighteenth century living. He attended Auburn University where he studied geology and business in preparation for a career in jewelry retailing. His skill at writing surfaced as he managed jewelry sales and wrote training materials for a Fortune 500 employer. His writing career in corporate communications led him to attempt the historical novel. Mark lives in Smyrna, Tennessee with his lovely wife Lynn, and their three sons.