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Mark Howen

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Having survived numerous self-imposed geographic transplants, my roots reach far, yet— for the most part—are still intact. Yes, I am a multi-generational Coloradan, but would have to claim more a simple Westerner. My wife and I ended up raising our family in the state of Washington. Here we will most likely put in our remaining time on this wondrous blue ball called planet Earth.

What I do for a living has never truly complimented that which I was attempting to do for a life. As a result, a battle of wills would culminate, and needs would usually claim victory over dreams. It is a common ailment found in the pursuit of all art. Yet, I have never stopped searching.

This is my latest endeavor in writing a complete novel. To say it is “art" will
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Requiem For The Rooster

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"One Fool's Gold" has struck it rich, once again. The International Impact Book Awards has honored my work with a Distinguished Author Award. What a welcome gift after a rough day at work. These accolades can mean a lot for an author, not just for the ego, but also for the marketing of your book. Readers stop and notice, which is why they are important, because there are thousands of books to choo Read more of this blog post »
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Robert Henri by Bennard B. Perlman
"A fascinating read, but I got lost with all the names. I saw one of his portraits at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas (Jessica Penn in White and Black Plumes) and loved it and it inspired me to learn about the painter. A good read."
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One Fool's Gold by Mark Howen
"One Fool's Gold turned out to be much more emotional than I expected. What initially drew me in was the historical setting, but what kept me reading was the family drama at the heart of the story.

The novel does a great job of capturing the hardships " Read more of this review »
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Just received a Finalist award for Independent Authors for Historic and Literary Fiction, as well as for Cover Design.
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“Embrace the struggle!”
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“Embrace the struggle!”
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