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I was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Now, in my sixties, I live happily in Scottsdale, Arizona, among the saguaros and palm trees.

Since retiring in 2014 from corporate life, I've authored six books to pay tribute to vivid people and memories from my experiences in North Carolina, Missouri, Illinois and Arizona.

From Fertile Ground, my first book, is a three-generation memoir and writer's mosaic that explores the importance of family and desire we each have to create our own path.
My second book, Tales of a Rollercoaster Operator, features up-and-down stories from my Missouri childhood. The St. Louis History Museum selected both books (published in 2016 and 2017) for its collection devoted to LGBTQ history in the Midwest.

In 2018, I published A
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Mark Johnson First, it's so great to hear from you, Vicki. Writing was my salvation last year. Somehow I mustered the focus and energy to complete and publish my f…moreFirst, it's so great to hear from you, Vicki. Writing was my salvation last year. Somehow I mustered the focus and energy to complete and publish my fourth book, "I Think I'll Prune the Lemon Tree", which includes essays about Arizona and living in Coronaville ... that global place that became all-too familiar for everyone. I think you would enjoy reading it. Hope to see you at the next author event ... whenever that may be!(less)
Mark Johnson Writing brings me joy and comfort. It is my creative sanctuary. When I write, I am happiest exploring the beauty of nature and the most meaningful mom…moreWriting brings me joy and comfort. It is my creative sanctuary. When I write, I am happiest exploring the beauty of nature and the most meaningful moments and people in my life,(less)
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Sixty-Something Days

As Thanksgiving approaches and we prepare to spend time with beloved friends and family, I'm excited to tell you that my sixth book Sixty-Something Days: Essays, Poems, and Fiction is live in paperback and Kindle formats. This memoir tapestry, which I wrote from 2022 to 2025, is a call-to-action to learn, grow, and create during every stage of our lives, but especially in our post-65 years. To fin Read more of this blog post »
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