“Storytelling has always been a part of who I am. My work is about helping others bring their stories to life.”
Author, Editor & Publishing Consultant
Mark Allen Boone is a native Chicagoan, retired book editor, publishing consultant, and freelance writer with more than forty years of experience in the publishing industry. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with authors at every stage, helping shape manuscripts into meaningful, publishable works.
As both an author and editor, Mark brings a rare balance of creative insight and technical expertise, allowing him to guide writers with clarity, purpose, and respect for their voice.
Mark Allen Boone is the author of two published novels, Reunion: A Novel of the New South and The Demise of Luleta Jones, the latter earning the 2009 Eric Hoffer Book Award for General Fiction. He is also the author of Candle in the Dark and Other Stories, a short story collection that reflects his depth as a storyteller.
In addition to his own writing, Mark founded the West Side Writers Guild of Chicago, a support group created to help writers develop their craft and move toward publication. Over the years, he has guided numerous authors through the self-publishing process, offering both professional expertise and personal insight.
Recognized for excellence in fiction, including the Eric Hoffer Book Award.
A long career shaping manuscripts into polished, publishable works.
Guided many authors through the journey of self-publication.
Created spaces for writers to grow, connect, and develop their craft.
From novels to short stories and children’s literature, Mark’s work reflects a lifelong commitment to meaningful storytelling.
Mark’s journey as a writer began early, shaped by personal experiences and a deep connection to storytelling.
I’ve been a writer since the age of six, when I wrote a letter to my grandmother telling her how much I missed her while she was away. She treasured that letter, written in pencil on notebook paper, and it resurfaced decades later among my mother’s keepsakes.
As a child, I found joy in reading, especially in stories like Grimm’s Fairy Tales. That early passion grew into writing poems, stories, and eventually novels. Over time, it became a lifelong career, one that allowed me not only to tell my own stories, but to help others share theirs through the process of self-publication.
“Mark now lives outside of Atlanta with his wife Cynthia, a retired reading specialist. Together, they are parents of two and grandparents of four, continuing a life grounded in family, storytelling, and shared experiences.”
Author, Editor & Publishing Consultant
