No Jackals here
Mark meets Donna
It was a slow Friday afternoon until the Ferrari drew up on the forecourt...
Ferrari Spyder
Mark the Spanner is not just about machinery. The Ferrari Spyder is the most glamorous vehicle we come across. Other stories include Mark's motorbikes starting with doing up his first - a BSA Bantam, then a Honda 250, as well as getting his first car, a Vauxhall Viva.
‘...I haven't exactly thought all this through. I wanted to get away. I had this idea that if we could just get to the right place, something great would happen. I can see now that really we're in a bit of a pickle. A long way from home with hardly any money and nowhere to go. .…
’Extract from Mark does Marseilles
Mark the Spanner is a creative writing project for my own amusement. Inspired by people I've met and loosely based on stories and experiences from the lives of my friends and myself, the stories feature pivotal moments from Mark's life. As well as written narrative I'm working on illustration and motion-graphics versions of the material. I like to think that it has sharpened up my writing and generally stimulated my creative skills.
Who is Mark?
As well as being a handy car mechanic, Mark has the ingenuity to turn his hand to solving all sorts of problems. He is open and straightforward and – being a bit softhearted – has a habit of getting himself into trouble.
Mark grew up in a terraced house in a small town in the midlands, his adventures include living in London and travelling around the world.
Mark meets Donna
One day you'll be able to read a version of this story somewhere, but for now it is work in progress, so this is just a teaser.
Mark does Marseilles
...He decided right then and there that it was time to leave home. For some reason decided that not only was he going to leave, but that he was going to go all the way to Marseilles. It wasn't a clear plan, just a destination that promised a new life away from petty concerns like ripped school uniforms. .…
It is early days, but so far I have had positive feedback from Charlie (11 yrs) who fits the target age group, he said that it was 'brilliant' and he couldn't put it down. I also have a positive comment from ABC tales, where I have uploaded full versions of 'Marseilles' and 'the Fight'.
