Meet Mark Collins, picture book author

A literary meet-'n'-greet in 10 pictures or less

Welcome back, friends!

If you have little kids, and they can’t get enough of going on bear hunts, but you’ve had enough of that (more than enough?) then I am excited to introduce you to Mark Collins.

He’s got a picture book that’ll have you and your kids hunting for something much more dangerous interesting.

Now, I’ll let Mark take it away!

All About Mark

I was born and raised in North Carolina and live there now and serve my church as youth pastor. I am always up for an adventure or two, but I love making it back home again to my wife and six children.

Along with keeping all the dragons near my neighborhood at bay, I like good stories and good music—plus I enjoy sharing both of them with my family and friends.

Unofficial family pet: Stinky the Stinkbug roams our house and hides in closets, clothes, and cabinets.

Q: Where and when do you write?

Whenever I can find the courage and wherever there is coffee and a quiet nook.

Q: What’s a watch-worthy book-to-screen adaptation?

The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson

Note from Michelle: There are no ties in This or That. But, let’s say there were. In this far-off dystopia, Mark would have equal affection for Narnia and LOTR, and Paddington and Winnie would tie for best bear. 😊

Mark’s Book

When Going on a Dragon Hunt by Mark T. Collins, illustrated by Jonny Jimison

Books that Mark read and loved

• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

• Bill Peet’s picture books

Here’s how you can connect with Mark

I hope you enjoyed getting to know Mark.

Keep up with him at marktcollins.com.

And be prepared for dragons.

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Thank you, Mark, for chatting books today!

And thank you for being here, readers.

Catch you next time,

Michelle