Category: Events and Appearances

Heroes for Hope: A Man Unbroken

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

In 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.

Millions 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.

Mark 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.

The 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.

Dive 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.

Our 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.

October 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 […]

Heroes for Hope: Heroes vs our new A.I. Overloads

A historical fiction painting featuring a police officer and firefighter by Mark R. Clifford.

Deep dive into stories and healthy practices of survivors and turn trauma into superpowers. Join author, US Marine Corps veteran, and retired Police Sergeant Mark R. Clifford at “Doc’s Boneyard Heroes for Hope” audio podcast on Spotify. Join Mark and Joe “Doc” Drennen retired first responder (EMS, and Law Enforcement) and US ARMY Combat Medic […]

Heroes for Hope: Thriving Beyond Trauma

A group of historical fiction characters, possibly USMC soldiers, hugging on the Typhoon Coast.

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”—Joseph Campbell (1949), The Hero with a Thousand Faces  Does the news leave you uneasy about a financial crash, climate change, the next world war, politics, social media, or pandemic pandemonium? We all get anxious. In fact, California’s First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom is using her influence to call anxiety a public health emergency with the greatest sense of urgency. You are not […]

Camp Southern Ground

A man in a hat is standing on a railing overlooking a group of people in historical fiction set along the typhoon coast.

Met many wonderful people at the Halloween book signing! Your generous donations will benefit our veterans at Zac Brown’s Camp Southern Ground Warrior Week. Check out Three Points of Contact to learn about my experience at Camp Southern Ground campsouthernground.com