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Mark Andrew Heathcote is adult learning difficulties support worker, his poetry has been
published in many journals, magazines and anthologies, he resides in the UK, from
Manchester, Mark is the author of “In Perpetuity” and “Back on Earth” two books of poems
published by a CTU publishing group, Creative Talents Unleashed.

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In Perpetuity by Mark Andrew Heathcote is a unique, inspirational poetry book about life in its fullness. The book takes you on a poetic journey, ranging in various topics and stemming from the essence of inspiration.

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	In Perpetuity 4.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Back on Earth 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where Flowers Bloom: Poems and Essays of Strength, Hope, and Resilience by J.K. Larkin (Editor), Vanessa Caraveo (Goodreads Author), Angelo B. Ancheta 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fire and Ice: An anthology of collaborations by Sarah Lamar King, Lyne Beringer (Goodreads Author), Brenda-Lee Ranta (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cupid's Arrow by Raja Williams (Goodreads Author), Mark Andrew Heathcote (Goodreads Author), Lyne Beringer (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Written Tales Magazine (Tis The Season, Book 3) by Kevin Saitta (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Cameron Maldonado (Editor), T.C. Anderson (Contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	I Have A Name: A Prose Collection About Disorders by Raja Williams (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Susan E. Birch, Linda M. Crate (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Their Love, A Poetry Refuge by Lucidity Lamb (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Cagedbird, Favour Allen 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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message 4: by Mark

Dec 05, 2016 02:37PM

Jan wrote: "Thanks for pointing me toward Damaged Goods Press and the TQ Review, Mark! They look right up my alley."

Jan, you should visit their twitter and see what they are following, that way you should find a lot more. Good luck.

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message 3: by Jan

Dec 05, 2016 01:47PM

Thanks for pointing me toward Damaged Goods Press and the TQ Review, Mark! They look right up my alley.

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message 2: by Mark

Nov 10, 2016 10:15AM

Thank you, Jan

I don’t visit here often, but it is a very good website.
I need to somehow promote my own debut book of poems & pay back a debt of gratitude to my publisher. But it’s a difficult task, thanks for commenting it’s much appreciated.

Mark

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message 1: by Jan

Nov 09, 2016 10:32PM

Nice to find you here, Mark!

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