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Mark Robson

Mark Robson was born in Essex but was raised near Carmarthen in West Wales. In 1982 he won a scholarship to join the RAF as a pilot and was an operational pilot in the RAF for over twenty years. Mark started writing his first novel in 1995 when, after complaining of boredom in the Falkland Islands, his navigator told him to "Go write a book or something!" Mark rose to the challenge and wrote The Darkweaver Legacy. He then went on to write the 'Imperial' and 'Dragon' series for Simon & Schuster, and is currently working on a new series 'The Devil's Triangle', also acquired by Simon & Schuster.

Mark often speaks in schools about flying, writing and personal motivation as well as giving writing workshops. He is married to Sarah, a Barrister, and has two young children.

News

  • Mark Robson's “The Devil’s Triangle” has been shortlisted for the Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2012

    The Cheshire Schools’ Book Award is now in its sixth year. The winner for 2011, Charlie Higson’s ‘The Dead’, was announced at the Education Library Service on Tuesday 28 June to an excited audience of over 100 people. The purpose of the award is to promote pleasure in reading through reading groups in secondary schools. The shortlist is selected from nominations received from the pupils themselves in participating schools. Author and illustrator, Curtis Jobling, helped launch next year’s award at a ceremony held at the Education Library Service on Wednesday 19 October. The shortlisted titles are: ALMOND, David, My Name is Mina FODEN, Fiona, Life, Death & Gold Leather Trousers HOROWITZ, Anthony, Scorpia Rising JOBLING, Curtis, Rise of the Wolf MAYHEW, Jon, The Demon Collector NESS, Patrick, A Monster Calls ROBSON, Mark, The Devil’s Triangle Reading groups have until 25 May 2012 to read all the books and vote for their favourite. An award ceremony is planned to take place on Tuesday 26 June 2012 when the winner will be announced.

    http://cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/education_and_learning/schools,_teache…

  • Simon & Schuster acquires 2 new Mark Robson titles

    Venetia Gosling at Simon & Schuster has bought world rights to two new books by children's adventure writer Mark Robson. The novels, the first volumes in a projected new series, THE DEVIL'S TRIANGLE, were acquired from Ivan Mulcahy at Mulcahy Conway Associates. Robson's stories will "take the legends of the Bermuda Triangle and give them a surprising new twist", blending fact with fiction in a series of high science, action thrillers, where the abuse of planetary resources causes more than global warming. Gosling said: "I'm delighted to have acquired The Devil's Triangle and its sequel for the S&S fiction list. It's the first contemporary-set fiction we've published from Mark and is an exciting new departure for him, focusing as it does on a missing persons mystery and the intriguing mythology of the Bermuda Triangle. It's a great commercial read, and I'm looking forward to working on it." Robson, a former RAF pilot and now a full time author, is writing his fourth series of books for the YA market, and his previous books are being translated into six other European languages. Publication is scheduled for spring 2011 and 2012.

  • Mark Robson's Longfang to feature in children's Summer Reading Challenge

    The 2009 Summer Reading Challenge will be the 11th annual challenge. We will be inviting children all over the UK to embark on a fantastical adventure and become a Questseeker. The theme is all about the power of the imagination. It will take young readers into a mysterious and wondrous land where they can discover the joy of reading and nurture a life-long love affair with books. It also promotes the library as a place of wonder and excitement, where librarians can offer children invaluable advice and guidance to help them through their quest.

    http://www.readingagency.org.uk/children/summer-reading-challenge/

  • 'trappedbymonsters.com' launches - new children's website featuring Mark Robson

    It started out innocently enough... Eight children's authors planned a get-together where they would write the ultimate book of monster pain and slaughter - but the monsters got to them first! Now trapped in a dark, damp cave - the authors are forced to blog about brilliant books, post exclusive poems and stories, reveal secret writing tips and more. If the monsters like what they produce - the authors will be allowed food, decent loo roll and the freedom to visit the occasional school or book shop. However, if the monsters are not impressed... ...it doesn't bear thinking about! Trapped By Monsters Are: Barry Hutchison Sam Enthoven Ali Sparkes Joe Craig Andy Briggs Tommy Donbavand Mark Robson David Melling

    http://www.trappedbymonsters.com/
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