Author of 27 poetry books, 36 CD's of which 2 are children's CD of songs, 3 theories, 1 made for television tv-sitcom, 1 made for television tv-drama series, 4 book's dealing with marriages and relationships based on and from single-man's point of view and insight, 134 songs and a cartoon, and several advertising/commercial slogans. Mark was also a participant/exhibitor in the 2005 and 2006 Printers-Row Bookfair in Chicago, Illinois." Mark has also performed at Andymans Treehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Mark is listed in the 1996/97 and 1998/99 editions of Marquis Who's Who In The Midwest. A 1997 and 1998 Marquis Who's Who In America, and a Who's Who in the World 1997 and 1998 nominee. Mark is also listed in biographical reference books published through The IBC in Cambridge England such as 2000 Outstanding People Of the 20th Century, The Dictionary Of International Biography and Who's Who of Intellectuals. Mark also performed at the 2006 Comfest Festival in Columbus Ohio, on the Live-Arts Stage. One of Marks's biggest dreams and ambitions is to someday win the Nobel Peace Prize or The Pulitzer-Prize."
Mark has a very strong affection for the 1960's and early 1970's time period. He enjoys blues, jazz, rap, hip-hop and popular music. Mark also enjoys old movies too. Mark has written several poems in his poetry books that cover many walks of life such as the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's time period. Janis Joplin, Patsy Cline, Mahalia Jackson, Gospel, Blues, Muscle car Hot-Rods, Love and life experience along with plenty of free-feeling spirit. In addition, Mark has covered Motown and Stax records artists in his poetry, in writing about them. Former Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones is one of Mark's several featured people/artist in his poetry as well.
In addition to selling his poetry/poetry books, the set goals
that Mark has in mind is for his poetry/poetry books to be used single and
collective in educational learning, music, television and movies. Mark plans to
keep on writing. You can contact Mark on his My Space page:
www.myspace.com/mgturns
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| Love, Images, Motional Glass | Half The Distance To The Bridge |
| Mirror, Moods, And Fingers | Lil Goat Images |
| Whispers To An Angels Heaven | A Times First Window |
| A Walk Upon Waters Glass | Time And Overcast |
| Waters Path, Solid Ground | Close And Wayward Stones |
| Count To Ten | Seeing With Dark Eyes |
| Waters Upon An Angels Sigh | Continued Stories |
| A Piece Of Times Water | Another Leaf Of A Continued Past |
| Onward Chops Of The Blues | Another Door To Open |
| Blues And Castles Of Aquarius Eyes | Wishes And Ponds |
| More Than Thoughts At A Time | Sun And Rainbow Whisper |
| Looking Through Another Mirror | Calm, Love and Chaos |
| Putting It All On The Table | Off Tha'Chain Productions |
| Passions | Bitter & Sweet Plus More |
| A Simple Loveletter | Yeah! You Know This Is Deep & More! |
| Songs & One Poems From The Heart | A Serious Talk About Love & Life |
| Are You Aware? Can You Accept? | Are You Aware? Can You Accept? #2 |
| Bringing Love And No Drama To The Dinner Table! | Flippin' Tha' Script |
| Getting To The Roots and To The Seeds | I KNOW WHAT A PEARL IS |
| Dealin' Wit' Some Stanky Draws! | Keep It True! |
| Poetry Reign | Best Case Scenario Love And Blues |