Moving On With HOPE - Paperback

by Mark Evison (Author)

Moving On With Hope is author Mark Evison's second book of poetry taking the reader on a very different journey from his previously released collection of poems, Hope. Hope was written after Mark's battle with mental health issues. As part of his therapy programme his counsellor suggested he put pen to paper allowing his readers to delve into the darkest periods of his life. Moving On With Hope is Mark's next step on his journey showing his renewed zest for life but maintaining his frustrations at the world around him. Originally from Prestwick in Scotland, Mark has been living in Belfast, Northern Ireland for a decade. Influenced by the likes of Charles Bukowski, John Steinbeck, Seamus Heaney and Patrick Magill, once again Mark's unique and frank approach brings to life his everyday observations in a humorous and emotive manner.

Author Biography

Originally from Prestwick in Scotland, Mark Evison has been living in Belfast for the past 10 years. After suffering from mental health problems, Mark's counsellor suggested that he began writing. Throwing himself into the worlds of poetry and short stories, Mark shared his creations with his close friends who encouraged him to pursue publishing his first collection of poetry HOPE. Influenced by the likes of Charles Bukowski, John Steinbeck, Seamus Heaney and Patrick Magill, Mark brings life's ordinary experiences into an exciting and innovative light. Now, working on a journal and collection of short stories, Mark always has a story to tell. He continues to create poetry, with enough poems to fill several more collections.