Category: Events and Appearances

Heroes for Hope: Struggle Well

In a gripping historical fiction, a man finds himself before a fire on the typhoon coast.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteChris Murphy endured six combat deployments, but post-traumatic growth helped him rise from despair and discover new purpose in life.

Heroes for Hope: Hope in Dark Times

A historical fiction novel featuring a winged police officer guarding a bridge.

Reading Time: < 1 minute“The Guardian of The Golden Gate” Kevin Briggs, featured on Heroes For Hope, is credited with saving over 200 lives from suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge.

Super Survivor 

In a historical fiction set along the typhoon coast, a woman's head is adorned with leaves and branches.

Reading Time: 2 minutes“Trauma is hell on earth. Trauma resolved is a gift from the gods.”  —Doctor Peter A. Levine  Johnny Cash sang, “Love is a burning thing, and it makes a fiery ring.” I burn more today than last year. The post-traumatic growth practices I learned at Warrior PATHH gets most of the credit. Warrior PATHH (Progressive, Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) is a special program that helps veterans and first responders […]

Heroes for Hope: A Man Unbroken

A soldier playing a guitar in the desert during a historical typhoon.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the bloodied darkness Sergeant Scott Fraser momentarily mistakes a hail of bullets for bees swarming his Marines. Hear how he found hope and healing through his guitar.

Heroes For Hope : Surviving Grief

A woman with an American flag wrapped around her head, potentially referencing patriotism or affiliation with the USMC.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMillions of Americans are grieving at this moment. Mike Bernhardt lost his wife 31 years ago. Hear how he channels grief to rally the art community during America’s COVID crucible. Together we discover what grief is a bridge to.

Brentwood Literary Stroll 2023

The historical fiction town of Runwood, located on the Typhoon Coast in California.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMark will be a featured author at the Brentwood Literary Stroll, May 7, 2023.Hear Mark’s story behind his epic treasure hunt adventure “Typhoon Coast”. He’ll share a glimpse into book two “Earthquake Coast.” Mark also looks forward to answering questions about the real life heroes who turn trauma into superpowers on his podcast “Doc’s Bone […]

Heroes for Hope: Taken in Ukraine

A historical fiction novel featuring a man holding a blue and yellow flag in front of smoke.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe incredible and inspiring story of an American POW held by Russian soldiers in Ukraine. Follow the struggles and triumphs of a brave volunteer soldier who refused to give up.

Heroes for Hope: Vets in Action

A USMC soldier is being rescued from a flooded historical fiction area along the typhoon coast.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDive deep into the story of a veteran who followed his passion for helping victims of disasters, using his experiences to make a profound impact.

Heroes For Hope: Rising Beyond The Ashes Thriving Beyond 9/11

An image of a firefighter in historical fiction speaking on the phone.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOur guest Eric “Rock” Ramos was the FIRST documented responder at Ground Zero. Standing in horror, Rock radioed-in Flight 11 striking 1 World Trade Center. Listen to his incredible survival ordeal that still haunts his days. This is his story of Thriving ON! Everyone there that day has a story that needs to be told […]

Heroes for Hope: Las Vegas Mass Shooting Survivor Tells his Story

An image of a historical street scene with cars and people.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOctober 1, 2017 was a day that changed the lives forever for those who were in attendance of the Route 91 Harvest Festival on the Las Vegas Strip. From the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel a gunman opened fire shooting over 1000 rifle rounds into the crowd below. The tragic result was the […]