The Other Side of Hard: How We Can Grow Through What We’ve Lived
Reading Time: 2 minutesJoin me December 3, 2025 at noon Pacific for a candid talk on post-traumatic growth—how adversity can reshape purpose, relationships, and strength in a supportive Marine community.
Echoes of Ash: A Survivor’s Pilgrimage to a Volcano’s Heart
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn June 15, 1991, Mark survived the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Pinatubo. In 2025, after a stroke, he returns on a pilgrimage to the crater seeking renewal.
In Honor of Veteran’s Day: A Veteran’s Story
Reading Time: 4 minutesTrapped in a Quonset hut as Mount Pinatubo erupted, Marine Staff Sergeant Mark Clifford and his men faced suffocating darkness and scalding ash, fighting for survival as a typhoon turned the volcanic debris to cement.
Pleasant Hill Writers Panel – March 11, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesUncover the riveting stories behind local authors’ must-read novels at the Pleasant Hill Library’s Author Panel. Hear how real-life experiences inspire unforgettable fiction during this insightful literary event on March 11th.
Heroes for Hope: Heroes vs. AI
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe rise of artificial intelligence is drastically changing the world we live in. For first responders on the frontlines, adapting to new AI technologies presents both opportunities and challenges.
Motta Industries Publishing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’m thrilled to have partnered with Motta Industries Publishing to bring my book to readers. Founded in 2020 by Gregory Motta, Motta Industries aims to publish practical, forward-thinking ideas from innovative authors like myself. Over the past 4 years, I’ve seen Motta Industries establish itself as a publisher of insightful books across business, technology, leadership, […]
Financial Intelligence Interview
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom battlefield to police beat: ‘Typhoon Coast’ unveils an all-American hero’s transformation through war’s trials, personal healing, and post-traumatic growth.
What’s Really Happening: Guinea Pigs and Pop Tarts
Reading Time: 2 minutesMark recounts his experiences in 1991 as a young Marine buried during Mount Pinatubo’s eruption; discussing the importance of mental health.
Tango Alpha Lima: American Legion Podcast
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMark encourages fellow veterans and first responders to embrace creativity through writing, blogging, or podcasting to share their own stories.
The Adventures of Snakeman 248: Unleash the Extraordinary Within!
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the realm of captivating storytelling, author Mark R. Clifford has taken his Typhoon Coast adventure novel series to new heights with the creation of an exhilarating animated series called “The Adventures of Snakeman 248.” With each episode, Mark transports viewers into a world of action and intrigue, accompanied by the opportunity to embark on […]