Mark Atkins

My first foray into the literary field has been just absolutely exhilarating and has fueled my pallet for more writing. My object is to get more individuals interested in the spoken word and to escape into another world of that is rich in emotion and passion. Mark Atkins is a veteran on Wall Street for over 35 years in the securities industry, within the operations and the security division for Salomon Smith Barney, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs. This is Mark’s first novel and he is currently working on a medical journal chronicling his journey with lupus and open-heart surgery. He is an avid Scrabble player, trivia enthusiast and classic movie buff. Cites Malcolm Gladwell as one of his favorite authors. “I hate writing but love having written.” – Dorthy Parker