Mark Aaron Alvarez II

Hi, I'm Mark! I'm a fantasy writer, poet, and marketer from Houston, Texas. My debut novel, Dutybound: Light Wings Epic Vol. 1 was released on June 22nd, 2021. Its sequel Bloodbound is currently in development. My main muses for writing are music and video games, although I started studying the works of Poe, London, and Shakespeare around age 8. Writing has proven to be the best way for me to express my philosophical nature, tied to a dark past and troubled upbringing. I like to write dark fantasy mainly, with themes revolving around faith and morality. My poetry for the most part is faith-based, stemming from my upbringing in the church and my survival of a gunshot at the age of 4. I firmly believe we all exist for a purpose beyond our understanding. I write to explore this sentiment because even though our world might seem to be dark and corrupted at times, writing tends to remind me that the source of one's light always comes from within.