Ever held a typewriter as a child and imagined the stories it would help you bring to life? Our guest for this episode, Mark Allen, didn’t have to imagine – he lived it. He was gifted one such magic machine by his father and embarked on a journey through worlds penned down by himself, a journey that saw him battle life-threatening throat cancer and emerge as a successful filmmaker.
You’ll hear Mark recount his 21 years in the Navy, the trials, tribulations, and the invaluable lessons he learned from his time serving the nation. He speaks about his first script, the subsequent bankruptcy, and the profound realization of the need to protect his work. So engrossed will you be in his tale of resilience that you’ll find yourself rooting for his determined effort to raise funds for his second script, amidst an economic crash, and the intriguing process behind his vampire and werewolf fiction novel, ‘Blood Red Moon’.
Prepare to be moved as Mark shares an intimate account of his battle with cancer. He talks about the grueling treatments, the physical and emotional transformation, and the strength he found in writing. His story is a testament to the power of passion and the will to keep going, despite the storms life throws at you. Join us, as Mark Allen weaves his tale of transformation from tragedy to triumph, a tale that will surely inspire and motivate you. And remember, there’s always a typewriter waiting for you to tell your own story.
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